Events

After a successful run over Easter with thousands of people in attendance, Ticket to Ryde is returning again for the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. The event will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April on Ryde seafront,...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet will play host to an 'unforgettable adventure through time’ on Sunday 21st May 2023 at their annual Festival of Transport. Owners of historic cars, lorries, trucks, motorcycles and commercial vehicles are invited to...

The popular Gardening Galore event is returning to Rookley this coming weekend. From 10:00-15:00 on Sunday (30th April), at the Village Hall and Sports Field on Highwood Lane, a variety of local growers, nurseries, garden centres and suppliers will be...

Calendar Girls the Musical is to debut on the Isle of Wight in June, in aid of Mountbatten - and rehearsals are well underway! The much-loved and highly acclaimed musical, Calendar Girls, is set to make its Isle of Wight...

A church in Cowes is to show the Coronation of King Charles III live on a big screen next month. From 10:00 - 15:00 on Saturday 6th May, The Apex Church on Newport Road in Cowes will be open to...

The Isle of Wight Randonnee is returning on 30th April with just 48 places remaining from the original allocation of 3,000. As previously reported by Island Echo, the event, which was founded by Wayfaring Cycletouring Club in 1985, will take place...

Laurie McVay and his band The High Rollers will be gigging at Sandown Airport next month. Blues-singer songwriter McVay - who is based on the South Coast - will be back at Sandown Airport on Sunday 7th May bringing his...

The 2nd round of shows for this year’s Ventnor Fringe have been revealed, teasing as to what's ahead with the full programme launching in just a few weeks’ time. The Island’s largest arts festival, which features gigs, comedy, circus, theatre...

The Island’s newest brass band will be celebrating 2 notable firsts at its concert in Wootton this Wednesday. Abbey Brass will be sporting their new black and gold uniforms for the 1st time and it’s also the debut for the...

The iconic Pier2Pier sea swim is returning for its 69th year in 2023 and is seeking kayakers and canoeists to act as safety craft assistance for the 200 entrants. Swimmers will tackle an 1.8-mile course from Sandown Pier to Shanklin...