Events

Local author Pete Darby is to launch book on his friend and Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett: Both Sides of the Moon. Occasionally you may see a flat-capped figure getting up to play harmonica at a musical gathering in Dimbola or...

This year's annual Dash and Splash event is set to take place on Sunday 9th July. Dash and Splash is a 5k run (or walk) along the beach from Shanklin to Sandown, along the beach on the sand around the...

New Carnival has announced this year's Isle of Wight Mardi Gras Carnival Parade will take place on Saturday 8th July. Over 20 schools and community groups will be taking part in the inclusive and family-friendly parade, which will start at...

The youngest students of Theatretrain Isle of Wight will be taking to the stage at Trinity Theatre Cowes on Sunday (25th June) for their very own show, Little Stars. The show - which begins at 14:30 - will feature a...

Cowes Classics Day, preceding the start of the hugely popular Cowes Classics Week yacht racing regatta, promises to enthral all those with an interest in classic cars and boats. On Sunday 9th July, visitors to Cowes will be able to...

Organisers of this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day have confirmed further details ahead of Sunday's event (25th June), including timings for the Lancaster bomber flypast and spectacular Spitfire aerobatic display. The action-packed day on Ryde seafront starts at...

Sight for Wight is launching its new annual fundraiser - asking people to cycle the Wight to help local's sight. Sight for Wight is the Island’s oldest working Charity dating back to 1865, even predating the RNIB. The charity provides...

Wightlink is gearing up for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival with music from local talent onboard its ferries and a Mermaid Gin bar at the end of Ryde Pier. Electro Love’s All-Star DJs are warming up for performances at...

This Summer holiday Island youngsters and their families can sign up for Bikeability cycle safety courses - or just drop by for a free bike check. During August, children aged 8-12 and families can learn to cycle safely on Island...

Ad Lib Theatre are back at Northwood House this month with a fresh offering of outdoor Shakespeare to delight both lovers of the Bard’s work and newcomers alike. Following their sell-out run of Hamlet last year, this time they are...