Arts & crafts events

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Preview every participating artist in one gallery — Open Studios Showcase at Quay Arts, Newport (15–25 May 2026). Free entry during usual gallery hours; ideal route-planning stop before studio hops later in May.

During gallery hours · Part of Isle of Wight Open Studios · Quay Arts · Free

Eleven-day island-wide celebration (15–25 May 2026): ~200 artists open studios, pop-ups and galleries — paint, sculpture, print, photography, textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Wander, meet makers and plan routes from the Quay Arts showcase.

Daily 10:00-16:00 · Isle of Wight (various locations) · Free

Cowes Fringe continues with a town-wide programme of music, theatre, comedy, DJ sets, and local and national performers.

10:00–23:00 · Cowes (various locations) · £5.00 · Booking required

An Island Artisans spring market at Yarmouth Town Hall, featuring local makers and artists across art, homewares, accessories and apothecary.

Daily 10:00-16:30 · Yarmouth Town Hall

Stitches & Stories invites children to make fabric squares for a Cowes maritime quilt at East Cowes Town Hall during Cowes Fringe.

10:00–13:00 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Saturday · East Cowes Town Hall · £5.00 · Booking required

Sir Derek Jacobi appears in conversation with Richard Clifford at East Cowes Town Hall for a Cowes Fringe gala evening supporting Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

19:00–22:00 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Saturday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

Horse Box Theatre brings Ubu, King of the Isle of Wight to Northwood House for a wild Cowes Fringe satire inspired by Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi.

19:00–20:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Saturday · Northwood House · £18.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Preview every participating artist in one gallery — Open Studios Showcase at Quay Arts, Newport (15–25 May 2026). Free entry during usual gallery hours; ideal route-planning stop before studio hops later in May.

During gallery hours · Part of Isle of Wight Open Studios · Quay Arts · Free

Eleven-day island-wide celebration (15–25 May 2026): ~200 artists open studios, pop-ups and galleries — paint, sculpture, print, photography, textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Wander, meet makers and plan routes from the Quay Arts showcase.

Daily 10:00-16:00 · Isle of Wight (various locations) · Free

Vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains at Havenstreet on Sunday 24 May.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

An Island Artisans spring market at Yarmouth Town Hall, featuring local makers and artists across art, homewares, accessories and apothecary.

Daily 10:00-16:30 · Yarmouth Town Hall

Cowes Fringe closes with music, theatre, comedy, and performance across venues in Cowes against the town's maritime backdrop.

10:00–23:00 · Cowes (various locations) · £5.00 · Booking required

Theatretrain Isle of Wight performs Sing & Dance the Musicals at East Cowes Town Hall, showcasing young Island performers in a lunchtime Cowes Fringe show.

12:30–13:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

Karen Robb leads a Sewing Bee Competition Workshop at Northwood House for Cowes Fringe, with participants asked to bring their own sewing machine.

13:00–16:00 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · Northwood House · Paid · Booking required

Theatretrain Isle of Wight's 2.30pm Cowes Fringe performance brings young musical-theatre talent to East Cowes Town Hall.

14:30–15:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

Flats & Sharps bring contemporary acoustic music from their Always There EP to the intimate Monkton Arts venue in Ryde.

19:00–21:00 · Monkton Arts · Booking required

Cult Figure celebrates Kenneth Williams' centenary at Northwood House, with Colin Elmer reprising the comedy icon in Cowes Fringe's Sunday theatre programme.

19:00–20:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · Northwood House · Paid · Booking required

The Cavern Club Story comes to East Cowes Town Hall for Cowes Fringe, telling the story of Liverpool's famous music venue with live musicians and visuals.

19:30–21:30 · Part of Cowes Fringe - Sunday · East Cowes Town Hall · Paid · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Preview every participating artist in one gallery — Open Studios Showcase at Quay Arts, Newport (15–25 May 2026). Free entry during usual gallery hours; ideal route-planning stop before studio hops later in May.

During gallery hours · Part of Isle of Wight Open Studios · Quay Arts · Free

Eleven-day island-wide celebration (15–25 May 2026): ~200 artists open studios, pop-ups and galleries — paint, sculpture, print, photography, textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Wander, meet makers and plan routes from the Quay Arts showcase.

Daily 10:00-16:00 · Isle of Wight (various locations) · Free

Bank Holiday Monday at Havenstreet brings vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

An Island Artisans spring market at Yarmouth Town Hall, featuring local makers and artists across art, homewares, accessories and apothecary.

Daily 10:00-16:30 · Yarmouth Town Hall

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Shoreline Productions bring The Scarlet Pimpernel to Shanklin Theatre with drama, romance, adventure, and a sweeping musical score.

19:30–22:00 · Shanklin Theatre · £23.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

Shoreline Productions continue The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, a swashbuckling musical set during the French Revolution.

19:30–22:00 · Shanklin Theatre · £23.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

The Scarlet Pimpernel continues at Shanklin Theatre with Shoreline Productions' musical tale of disguises, rescues, and forbidden love.

19:30–22:00 · Shanklin Theatre · £23.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

The Scarlet Pimpernel concludes at Shanklin Theatre with Shoreline Productions' adventurous musical of revolution and romance.

19:30–22:00 · Shanklin Theatre · £23.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

The Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention returns to Quay Arts with tattoo artists, competitions, live music, vendors, and creative community.

10:30–19:00 · Quay Arts · £10.00 · Booking required

A family farm open day at IOW Rare Breeds in Alverstone with tractor and trailer rides, a farm trail, animal meet-and-greets, children's crafts and refreshments.

11:00–15:00 · Isle of Wight Rare Breeds · £2.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

The Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention continues at Quay Arts with UK tattoo artists, competitions, stalls, live music, and community.

10:30–19:00 · Quay Arts · £10.00 · Booking required

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free

National Gallery masterpieces reproduced outdoors across Newport — free self-guided mile-long trail from 6 May–30 Oct 2026 (step-free route around town centre).

Ongoing · Newport · Free