Events

On the evening of Thursday 6th June 2024, Bembridge Parish Council will join the nationwide commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by lighting the beacon on Culver Down.  The Parish Council has arranged an ecumenical Service of Remembrance, led...

W Hurst & Son is hosting a 'Celebration Day' next weekend to mark a very special milestone. Founded back in 1859, the local firm is celebrating 165 years in business this year with an event on Saturday 1st June. Much...

The Royal Navy Parachute Display Team will be back by popular demand at this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day. Last year they were one of the highlights of the show and they’ll be dropping in on Ryde beach...

30 events across the Island have been confirmed as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival on 29th and 30th June, with more to be announced soon. Many of the events are completely free and there are activities for...

80 young musicians from Chiltern Music Academy in Buckinghamshire will visit the Isle of Wight for a series of free performances from 25th - 27th May 2024.     The young musicians who form an orchestra, concert band, jazz band and...

Island residents who want to make a positive difference and tackle climate change are invited to attend a free online information event in June to find out more about how a Lottery-funded campaign can support them. The Greening Campaign has...

The rural village of Chillerton is gearing up for the annual Scarecrow Festival, which gets underway this weekend (Saturday). It is anticipated that there will be over 100 scarecrows to see in the Island’s quirkiest festival, from traditional gallybaggers to...

Bembridge RNLI lifeboat station is once again hosting its popular Yellow Welly Week - a week-long programme of fun and educational activities from Saturday (25th May) to Sunday 2nd June 2024. Throughout the week there will be a range of...

Cowes Fringe has announced that Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, is heading to Commodores House on Friday (24th May). Gerald's show will consist of 2 short plays celebrating the work of the great writer and his connections with...

Rookley Village Association is once again running its hugely popular ‘Gardening Galore’ event which will take place on Sunday 2nd June. With a wide variety of gardening stalls from plant nurseries, growers, and gardening suppliers from across the Island, the...