Arts & crafts
Pottery classes, life drawing, makers' markets and open studios — the island's working creative scene.
- Art On Your Doorstep: Newport Self-Guided Art Walk
- West End Summer Academy 2026
- Newport Craft Market with Destash Sale
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Isle of Wight · Updated Thu, 13 August 2026
Today, this weekend and the week ahead — one place to find the walks, gigs, markets, family days and one-off evenings happening across the island. Planning further ahead? See things to do on the Isle of Wight for town guides, venues and weekend picks — or free things to do on the Isle of Wight for no-cost events and ideas.
Pottery classes, life drawing, makers' markets and open studios — the island's working creative scene.
Coffee mornings, charity fundraisers, parish suppers and volunteer days — how the island actually meets up.
School-holiday workshops, free family Sundays, animal farms and beach days for under-12s.
Pop-up suppers, harbourside markets, garlic and seafood festivals, supper clubs and slow-food evenings.
Manor houses, Roman villas, fort tours and village history talks — the island's lived past, open to visit.
Gigs, open-mic nights, choirs and seaside festivals — every venue from village halls to the Ventnor Exchange.
Sailing, parkruns, surf lessons, club fixtures and round-the-island events — for joining or watching.