Events

Former Japanese pop sensation and singer-songwriter Simon Whitworth - who now lives on the Isle of Wight - is to play Strings in Newport on Friday (14th April). Simon is best known for his work with G.I. Orange, who were...

2 Island artists have come together to share their work inspired by our amazing environment in their ‘Colours of Nature’ exhibition at Quarr Abbey this April. Although inspired by similar subject matter their interpretation and response to our world has...

A day-long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor in Shorwell returns on Saturday 13th May. From its successful launch in 2011, the family-friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year...

Following the success of the inaugural event, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance 5km fun run, Dash in the Dark, is returning to Seaclose Park in Newport on Saturday 7th October.  Participants of all ages are encouraged to...

Ryde-based arts organisation New Carnival has announced that it has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £9,720 for an exciting heritage project taking place in the south of the Island this Summer. Crossing The Bar is named after...

Ventnor Fringe - the Island’s multi-award-winning arts festival which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor - is set to return from 21st-30th July, with the 1st wave of shows announced. Over more than a decade, the...

Medina Bookshop, in partnership with folk hub Vecta Music, will play host to George Boomsma on Wednesday 19th April. Hailing from North Yorkshire, Boomsma is critically acclaimed as one of the UK's most talented and original singer-songwriters to emerge in...

The coronation of King Charles III will be shown on a big screen at Osborne House next month. Islanders are being encouraged to grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a once-in-a-generation occasion with friends and family at the former Royal...

The Isle of Wight Biosphere will be hosting a Seagrass Symposium for the Island and Solent region this Spring.  Join Project Seagrass, WWF UK, Hampshire & Isle of Wildlife Trust and the REMEDIES project, as well as local partner organisations,...

Happy Easter, one and all! And if you’re looking for something to do over the Easter weekend, you could do no better than come along to Shanklin Theatre to see one of the best-known and most loved stage musicals: The...