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

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

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

Raise a glass to the best weekend of the spring! The North East Ale Trail is the ultimate pub crawl through 14 of the island's most charming venues. From historic inns to trendy bars, discover an incredible selection of real ales and local craft brews while exploring the picturesque North East coast. It's a celebration of community, hops, and great vibes. No tickets required—just grab your trail map and start your journey! Whether you're an ale aficionado or just love a great atmosphere, this is the trail you've been waiting for. Cheers to the North East!

Ongoing · North East Isle of Wight (pub trail) · Free

Robin Hill hosts Bingo Bango II with interactive bingo, comedy, party anthems, and Say You'll Be Spice performing Spice Girls hits.

19:00–23:59 · Robin Hill · £16.96 · 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

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

Raise a glass to the best weekend of the spring! The North East Ale Trail is the ultimate pub crawl through 14 of the island's most charming venues. From historic inns to trendy bars, discover an incredible selection of real ales and local craft brews while exploring the picturesque North East coast. It's a celebration of community, hops, and great vibes. No tickets required—just grab your trail map and start your journey! Whether you're an ale aficionado or just love a great atmosphere, this is the trail you've been waiting for. Cheers to the North East!

Ongoing · North East Isle of Wight (pub trail) · 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

A 50th anniversary marching band tattoo at Cowes Enterprise College, bringing youth marching bands and drill display teams to Cowes for an evening show.

18:00–21:00 · Cowes Enterprise College · £12.00 · 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

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

Bembridge Lifeboat joins Bembridge Street Fair during Yellow Welly Week, with the RNLI presence in the village from 11am to 4pm.

11:00–16:00 · Bembridge Village

Bank Holiday Monday jam night at The White Horse Inn in Whitwell, with full backline and PA provided, kitchen open until 20:30 and music from 19:30.

19:30–22:30 · The White Horse Inn · 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

The NSRA Hot Rod Fun Run brings custom hot rods, classic street cars and cruisers to Havenstreet on Tuesday 26 May.

All day · Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Free

A Yellow Welly Week lifeboat launch and recovery evening at Bembridge Lifeboat Station, with doors open from 6.30pm and refreshments after the launch.

Launch at 7pm · Bembridge Lifeboat Station

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

Children's activities in the Offshore Boathouse at Bembridge Lifeboat Station during Yellow Welly Week, running from 10am to noon.

10:00–12:00 · Bembridge Lifeboat Station

A practical Isle of Wight Pony Club turnout demonstration at the County Showground in Northwood, covering plaiting, trimming, feed advice and in-hand presentation.

14:00–16:00 · Isle of Wight County Showground · £8.00 · 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

A children's pirate parade at Bembridge Lifeboat Station during Yellow Welly Week, with fancy dress encouraged and a prize for all entries.

10:00–12:00 · Bembridge Lifeboat Station

Three Rivers Music Festival opens at Durrants Farm with live music, camping, local traders, wellness, and a grassroots community feel.

12:00–23:00 · Durrants Farm · £80.00 · 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

Three Rivers Music Festival continues at Durrants Farm with bands, DJs, camping, local traders, family activities, and woodland dance stages.

10:00–23:00 · Durrants Farm · £80.00 · Booking required

England legend Peter Shilton CBE appears at Medina Theatre for career stories, audience Q&A, VIP meet-and-greet, and football memories.

18:15–21:30 · Medina Theatre · £31.50 · Booking required

The Wurzels bring Scrumpy & Western singalongs, comedy and charity fundraising to Robin Hill near Newport on the Isle of Wight.

19:00–23:30 · Robin Hill · £27.80 · 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 Festival of Running begins from West Wight Sports and Community Centre with runs and activities across the west Wight landscape.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Booking required

Three Rivers Music Festival closes at Durrants Farm with a final day of live music, DJs, community, camping, and rural festival atmosphere.

10:00–23:00 · Durrants Farm · £80.00 · 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

A day of Isle of Wight Festival of Running activity based around Freshwater and the west Wight's coastal and countryside routes.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · 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 Festival of Running continues with runs and running-related activities celebrating the island's west coast scenery.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · 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

A midweek day of Isle of Wight Festival of Running activity, welcoming runners of different abilities to west Wight routes.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · 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 Festival of Running continues with social runs and activities for runners exploring Freshwater and west Wight.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Booking required

Isle of Wight punk band The Appalled launch their latest EP at Strings Bar & Venue with support from Capo Regime and And They Lived.

19:30–23:00 · Strings Bar & Venue · Donations 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

The Isle of Wight Festival of Running heads into the weekend with active events and social runs around the west Wight.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · 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 Festival of Running features the Tapnell 10k as part of its west Wight programme of running events.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Booking required

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

Working-farm open day near Alum Bay with milking, farm tours, animal encounters, a nature walk, milkshakes, ice cream and food from Fat Shauns.

08:30–14:00 · Warren Farm · Booking required

The festival concludes with the Needles Half Marathon, following a scenic west Wight route from Colwell Bay to The Needles and Tennyson Down.

09:00–17:00 · West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Booking required

Isle of Wight Dubbers join St Helens Village Fayre on the village green, with VW displays, stalls, local goodies and family-friendly community fun.

09:00–16:00 · St Helens Village Green

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

Strings Bar & Venue hosts Grin & Tonic comedy night, headlined by multimedia comedian Ted Hill with high-energy stand-up and visual gags.

19:30–22:30 · Strings Bar & Venue · 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

Melodic Choir presents All Sorts at Jenny Kerry Theatre, Ryde School, with a mixed programme of songs and proceeds going to Community Spirited Cafe.

19:30–21:30 · Jenny Kerry Theatre, Ryde School · £12.00 · Booking required

Baron Strange & The Blackbyrds launch A Long Time Coming at Strings Bar & Venue, blending blues, southern rock, grunge, and rock 'n' roll.

19:30–23:30 · Strings Bar & Venue · 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