Community 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

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

A free community summer fayre at Shalfleet CE Primary School on Friday 10 July, 2pm to 4.30pm, with aerial tasters from Arts With Alicia, face painting, bouncy castle, tombola, and refreshments.

14:00–16:30 · Shalfleet CE Primary School · Free

Binstead Primary School Summer Fayre packs in a fire engine, helter skelter, circus skills, face painting, pizza, ice cream and a £100 cash raffle.

15:30–17:30 · Binstead Primary School · Free

A two-evening tribute music event at Retro Staycations, Ryde, on 10 and 11 July 2026.

Gates 17:30; main tribute acts 20:00. · Retro Staycations at Hazelgrove Farm · £15.00 · 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

Round the Island Race 2026 sends yachts from Cowes around the Isle of Wight in one of the world’s largest one-day sailing races.

06:30–18:00 · Cowes (various locations) · Paid · Booking required

The Royal Isle of Wight County Show takes place at Northwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.

10:00–17:00 · Isle of Wight County Showground · £12.50 · Dogs welcome

A two-evening tribute music event at Retro Staycations, Ryde, on 10 and 11 July 2026.

Gates 17:30; main tribute acts 20:00. · Retro Staycations at Hazelgrove Farm · £15.00 · Booking required

Medina Community Choir brings its 20-year celebration to St Mary's Church in Cowes, with favourite songs from across the choir's history.

19:00–21:30 · St Mary's Church, Cowes · £12.00 · Booking required New

Three hours of salsa and bachata social dancing with The Rueda Rebel at Cafe de Ryde on Ryde Esplanade for £4 entry.

19:30–22:30 · Cafe de Ryde · £4.00

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 Royal Isle of Wight County Show takes place at Northwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.

09:30–16:00 · Isle of Wight County Showground · £12.50 · Dogs welcome

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

AJ Dance Inclusive Beginner Dance returns to Ryde on 13 July, offering a calm £8.50 Monday morning class for adults starting from scratch.

10:30–11:30 · Ryde Methodist Church · £8.50 · 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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

Isle of Wight Pride returns to Ryde on Saturday 18 July 2026 with a parade, community village and entertainment.

11:00–20:00 · Ryde

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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

Dash and Splash returns to Shanklin seafront with a 5K low-tide run, finish-line sea dip and tickets listed at £15.

09:00–11:00 · Shanklin (Clock Tower) Beach · £15.00 · Booking required

Locally made craft and gift stalls inside the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum hangar in Ryde, with café open.

11:00–16:00 · Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum

Sound bath in the arched interior of Bembridge Fort on Culver Down with views across the Solent.

17:00–19:00 · Bembridge Fort (Culver Down) · £20.00 · 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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

The Piano Cafe's July quiz night brings teams of two to six back to Freshwater for a Wednesday evening fundraiser.

19:00–21:30 · The Piano Cafe · Dogs welcome · 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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

Morning woodland retreat for new mothers at Haylands Farm with mindfulness, forest bathing and campfire brunch.

09:30–12:30 · Haylands Farm · £25.00 · 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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

A free-entry school summer fair in Sandown with tombola, raffle, stalls, games, dance, sweet treats, tea and cakes, raising funds for an island charity.

12:30–15:00 · The Bay Primary School · Free

Medina Community Choir performs Gospel Gold at St Mary's Church in Cowes before its Paris tour, with an award-winning choir in a summer Saturday setting.

19:00–21:30 · St Mary's Church, Cowes · £12.00 · Booking required

Sandown Main Carnival returns on Saturday 25 July at 7pm, with floats, bands and costumes moving through town from Sandown Library.

19:00–21:30 · Sandown Library · 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

Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.

Programme times not found. · Ventnor Town Centre

The Island Highland Gathering is in its 15th year at GG's in Newport on 26 July, with six pipe bands, Highland dancing, falconry, caber tossing, and Scottish food raising money for Aspire Ryde.

10:00–17:00 · GG's · 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

A caller-led barn dance at Bembridge Village Hall with live band, BYO drinks and proceeds for Home-Start Isle of Wight.

19:00–22:00 · Bembridge Village Hall · £12.50 · Booking required

Quantum Theatre brings Treasure Island to Ventnor Botanic Garden on Friday 31 July, with pirates, sea shanties, sword fights and outdoor family theatre.

19:00–20:40 · Ventnor Botanic Garden · Dogs welcome · 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

Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.

Daily race/spectator times not found. · Cowes (various locations)

Chale Show takes place at Chale Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Chale Recreation Ground · Paid · Dogs welcome

The Chale Show brings arena acts, horticulture, live music, a vintage fairground and traditional country show activity to Chale Recreation Ground.

Programme varies by day · Chale Recreation Ground · Paid

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

Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.

Daily race/spectator times not found. · Cowes (various locations)

Chale Show takes place at Chale Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026.

Daily 10:00-17:00 · Chale Recreation Ground · Paid · Dogs welcome

The Chale Show brings arena acts, horticulture, live music, a vintage fairground and traditional country show activity to Chale Recreation Ground.

Programme varies by day · Chale Recreation Ground · Paid

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

Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.

Daily race/spectator times not found. · Cowes (various locations)

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

Cowes Week marks its bicentenary with racing from Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August 2026.

Daily race/spectator times not found. · Cowes (various locations)