Phantoms of the Popera Starring G4
G4 bring their sell-out musical theatre tour to Shanklin Theatre with West End and Broadway showstoppers and four-part harmony.
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July 2026
Sip and Paint: Wild Rabbit Blackout Session
A blackout pastel drawing session at The Stag in Newport, with all equipment provided and a wild rabbit as the evening subject.
Fish & Chip Evening (14 July)
Tuesday fish-and-chip supper with daytime trains and extended evening steam through the Island countryside.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history
Sip and Paint: Wolf Blackout Session
Sip and Paint in Whitwell turns to a wolf and moon blackout pastel piece on 14 July, with all materials supplied at The White Horse Inn for £35.
Inclusive Beginner Dance for Adults with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Inclusive Beginner Dance returns to Ryde on 13 July, offering a calm £8.50 Monday morning class for adults starting from scratch.
Classic Isle: A Night at the Movies
Classic Isle: Night at the Movies brings John Williams and Hans Zimmer film music to Robin Hill with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday Live: Risky Business
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Risky Business on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir at Isle of Wight County Show
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir perform at 2pm during the Isle of Wight County Show at Northwood showground.
Yoga, Sound Bath & Reiki at Wildheart - July Session
The July Wildheart Animal Sanctuary yoga, sound bath and Reiki session from Your Sound Guide.
Classic Isle: Proms '26
Classic Isle: Proms '26 brings the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to Robin Hill in Newport for an open-air summer concert.
Salsa and Bachata Social with The Rueda Rebel
Three hours of salsa and bachata social dancing with The Rueda Rebel at Cafe de Ryde on Ryde Esplanade for £4 entry.
Vocal Legends with Sandy Smith
Vocal Legends with Sandy Smith brings a night of big vocal hits to Apollo Theatre in Newport, covering Cher, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Adele and more.
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir at Christ Church Totland Bay
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir perform at Christ Church Totland Bay on the second night of their Isle of Wight tour.
Medina Community Choir: Celebrating 20 Years, Cowes
Medina Community Choir brings its 20-year celebration to St Mary's Church in Cowes, with favourite songs from across the choir's history.
Re-Take That at Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams
Re-Take That close Jack Up Events' Dancing Queens weekend at Retro Staycations on Saturday night, with football on the decking after the show.
Guide Dog Event at Waitrose East Cowes
Meet Isle of Wight Guide Dogs puppies in training and working guide dogs outside Waitrose East Cowes, with volunteers on hand to talk about the charity.
Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2026
The Royal Isle of Wight County Show takes place at Northwood on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026.
Isle of Wight County Showground · Northwood · Food & drink , Family
Round the Island Race 2026
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.
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir at Norton Grange
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir open their Isle of Wight summer tour at Norton Grange Coastal Village near Yarmouth.
Platinum Queen and Fleetwood Mack
Queen and Fleetwood Mac tribute acts share a summer bill at Robin Hill’s woodland amphitheatre near Downend.
ABBA Chique at Dancing Queens & Boyband Dreams
ABBA Chique headline the Friday night of Jack Up Events' Dancing Queens weekender at Retro Staycations near Ryde, with The Mix UK opening the party.
Binstead Primary School Summer Fayre
Binstead Primary School Summer Fayre packs in a fire engine, helter skelter, circus skills, face painting, pizza, ice cream and a £100 cash raffle.
Shalfleet CE Primary School Summer Fayre
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.
80's Mania
A high-energy 1980s tribute concert at Shanklin Theatre with live band, dancers and more than thirty-five chart hits from the decade.
Fish & Chip Evening (7 July)
Tuesday fish-and-chip supper with daytime trains and extended evening steam through the Island countryside.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history
Sip and Paint: Piglet Pastels (Session 1)
Learn to draw and paint a piglet in pastels at The White Horse Inn, Whitwell, in the first of two Tuesday sessions on 7 July. £35 covers both mornings.
Planet Aware Watershoot Bay Biosphere beach clean
Planet Aware run a free two-hour beach clean at Watershoot Bay on the final evening of the Biosphere Festival, suitable for all ages with booking required.
Sunday Live: The Lazerhearts
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (The Lazerhearts on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Bonchurch Open Gardens
More than 15 private gardens across Bonchurch open their gates on Sunday 5 July, from cottage borders to sea-view plots, with a free shuttle running between them.
Grow Gurnard Community Picnic
A free community picnic at Grow Gurnard's working meadow in Gurnard on Sunday 5 July, with hands-on activities for all ages or simply a relaxed afternoon in good company.
Summer in Nashville at Robin Hill
Summer in Nashville returns to Robin Hill at Downend for its second year on Sunday 5 July 2026, with country tribute acts, line dancing, American BBQ and axe throwing from noon to 8pm.
Artisan Fair at Quarr Abbey (Sunday)
Quarr Abbey’s Artisan Fair closes on Sunday with island craft stalls and free entry from 11am.
GE Memorial Show 2026
The GE Memorial Show brings a family day to Sandown Airport on Sunday 5 July, with moped jousting, kids entertainment and trade stalls from 11am to 4pm.
Step into the Future: Time Travel with Naturezones to 2035
Step into the Future: Time Travel with Naturezones to 2035 is a talk or screening at Naturezones, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Naturezones · Newport · Family , Community
Calbourne Water Mill Summer Market
Calbourne Water Mill Summer Market is a hands-on workshop at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Calbourne Water Mill · Calbourne · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Eastern Yar Guided Walk
Eastern Yar Guided Walk is a guided walk at School Lane Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate is a festival session at Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth · Yarmouth · Heritage & history , Family
Nature Safari: Citizen Science in the Calbourne Valley
Nature Safari: Citizen Science in the Calbourne Valley is a festival session at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Calbourne Water Mill · Calbourne · Heritage & history , Sport & fitness
Permaculture Island Open Day
Permaculture Island Open Day is a open day at Permaculture Island, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Run Wild at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Run Wild brings an early 5K fundraising run to Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown, with adult earlybird tickets listed at £16.
Medina Community Choir: Celebrating 20 Years, Newport
Medina Community Choir marks 20 years with a Newport Minster concert of favourite songs from its first two decades.
What is the Biosphere all about?
What is the Biosphere all about? is a festival session at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
GE Memorial Evening Party 2026
The Gordon Endler Memorial Evening Party brings live music and a community gathering to Sandown Airport on Saturday 4 July, raising funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Arty walk along Shalfleet Creek
Arty walk along Shalfleet Creek is a guided walk at The New Inn Pub, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Byways & Birdsong: a nature walk
Byways & Birdsong: a nature walk is a guided walk at Wroxall Village Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Hammock Time: Sauna in the Woods
Adults-only woodland afternoon alternating sauna with Aufguss ritual and hammock rest at Haylands Farm in Ryde.
Introduction to Wild Fermentation at Wight Knuckle Brewery
Introduction to Wild Fermentation at Wight Knuckle Brewery is a guided walk at Wight Knuckle Brewery, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Wight Knuckle Brewery · Brading · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Island Creature Crafts
Island Creature Crafts is a hands-on workshop at Cowes Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Leaf Printing Fun
Leaf Printing Fun is a festival session at Sandown Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Morris Dancing at Mardi Gras
Morris Dancing at Mardi Gras is a festival session at Outside the former Natwest Bank, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Quay Arts
Quay Arts screens NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Saturday afternoon, Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of the classic novel.
Of Wool and Words: Weaving natural narratives in our landscape
Of Wool and Words: Weaving natural narratives in our landscape is a hands-on workshop at The Pod and The Glasshouse, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Bonchurch Open Gardens
Bonchurch Open Gardens is a open day at Bonchurch, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
GE Memorial Ride 2026
The GE Memorial Ride leaves Sandown Airport at noon on Saturday 4 July 2026, raising money for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Portraits of a Landscape – West Wight People and Place
Portraits of a Landscape – West Wight People and Place is a listening session at EarthMuseum, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Sausage and Cider Festival at Robin Hill
A sausage, cider and live music event at Robin Hill near Newport on Saturday 4 July 2026.
Robin Hill · Newport · Music , Family
Translating Frequencies: 639
Translating Frequencies: 639 is a hands-on workshop at All Saints Church, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Eco-Vision: A Biosphere Celebration with Naked Figleaf Press & Monkton Arts
Eco-Vision: A Biosphere Celebration with Naked Figleaf Press & Monkton Arts is a listening session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Monkton Arts · Ryde · Music , Food & drink
Family Friendly Bike Ride with Cyclewight
Family Friendly Bike Ride with Cyclewight is a festival session at Merstone Railway Station, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for sport and fitness events.
IW Mardi Gras 2026: Folktastic Isle – Stories, Myths and Legends
IW Mardi Gras 2026: Folktastic Isle – Stories, Myths and Legends is a festival session at Ryde, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Ocean-Themed Story Time and Jellyfish Craft
Ocean-Themed Story Time and Jellyfish Craft is a hands-on workshop at Ryde Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Ryde Library · Ryde · Family
Wight Nature Fund Biosphere Day
Wight Nature Fund Biosphere Day is a festival session at Community Hall of Yarmouth and District, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Community Hall of Yarmouth and District · Yarmouth · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Artisan Fair at Quarr Abbey (Saturday)
The Quarr Abbey Artisan Fair continues on Saturday with island makers, free entry and the abbey grounds open.
Biosphere BioBlitz at Calbourne
Biosphere BioBlitz at Calbourne is a guided walk at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Calbourne Water Mill · Calbourne · Heritage & history , Sport & fitness
Calbourne Water Mill Summer Market
Calbourne Water Mill Summer Market is a hands-on workshop at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Calbourne Water Mill · Calbourne · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
From Plantation to Plate
From Plantation to Plate is a hands-on workshop at Riboleau Studio and Gardens, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Historic “Old Quarr” Walk
Historic “Old Quarr” Walk is a guided walk at Quarr Abbey, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate is a festival session at Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth · Yarmouth · Heritage & history , Family
Newtown Well-being Walk
Newtown Well-being Walk is a guided walk at Newtown National Nature Reserve, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Newtown National Nature Reserve · Newport · Arts & crafts , Community
Permaculture Island Open Day
Permaculture Island Open Day is a open day at Permaculture Island, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Sunflower Potting
Sunflower Potting is a festival session at Freshwater Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Weaving with CDs
Weaving with CDs is a hands-on workshop at Sandown Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Air We Breathe: helping every school own the air around them
Air We Breathe: helping every school own the air around them is a practical conservation session at EarthMuseum, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Beginners Pottery Class at Isle of Wight Pottery
Isle of Wight Pottery in Freshwater runs a Saturday morning beginners class with wheel throwing, handbuilding and glazing included.
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Summer Fundraiser
Support Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat at a summer fundraiser with local crafters, garden plants, mystery bags, lifeboat merchandise, raffle and homemade cakes.
The Broadway Centre · Sandown · Food & drink , Arts & crafts
Esprit Underwater Freediving Safari
Esprit Underwater Freediving Safari is a festival session at Toll Road, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for sport and fitness events.
Ocean Flow Yoga at Compton Beach
Ocean Flow Yoga at Compton Beach is a festival session at Compton Bay, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Planet Aware Nurdle Hunt
Planet Aware Nurdle Hunt is a practical conservation session at Bembridge Harbour, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Get Hooked: Sea Fishing for Better Mental Health Day
Get Hooked host a free sea fishing morning at Norton Wall near Yarmouth, open to all with spare tackle available.
The 1940s Experience at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
A 1940s-themed weekend at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on 4 and 5 July 2026.
Bat Walk
Bat Walk is a guided walk at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Marine Conservation Talk & Tapas
Marine Conservation Talk & Tapas is a talk or screening at Seagrove Pavilion, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Sing a Rainbow
NHS Nightingales and Gurnard Community Choir bring Sing a Rainbow to St Mary's Church in Cowes, raising funds for a new sensory space in St Mary's children's A&E.
Under the Tree - A storytelling evening
Under the Tree - A storytelling evening is a festival session at Rylstone Gardens, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Green Isle Credit
Green Isle Credit is a hands-on workshop at Calbourne Water Mill, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Calbourne Water Mill · Calbourne · Arts & crafts , Community
‘Ebb & Flow’
‘Ebb & Flow’ is a hands-on workshop at Medina Riverside Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Ibiza Orchestra Experience at Robin Hill
A 26-piece orchestra performs Ibiza dance classics at Robin Hill near Newport on 3 July 2026, billed as the ensemble's final ever show, with pyrotechnics, silent disco and live DJ sets.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Ryde Growing Spaces: Walk & Talk
Ryde Growing Spaces: Walk & Talk is a guided walk at Network Ryde Quarry Road Allotment, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Network Ryde Quarry Road Allotment · Ryde · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Green Isle Credit
Green Isle Credit is a hands-on workshop at Quay Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Bouquet Workshop
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Bouquet Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Carisbrooke Flower Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Carisbrooke Flower Farm · Newport · Food & drink , Community
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk is a talk or screening at Carisbrooke Flower Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making is a hands-on workshop at beCHARLO Studio + Workshop, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Guided Nature Walk at Brading Roman Villa
Guided Nature Walk at Brading Roman Villa is a guided walk at Brading Roman Villa, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Brading Roman Villa · Brading · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Artisan Fair at Quarr Abbey (Friday)
Quarr Abbey’s three-day Artisan Fair opens on Friday with more than 25 island makers in the marquee, free to enter.
Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery Open Day
Gift to Nature Community Tree Nursery Open Day is a open day at Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows Centre, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows Centre · Newport · Food & drink , Family
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Thursday Adult Commercial with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Adult Commercial returns to Ryde on 2 July with a 7.30pm Thursday class for adults who want a confident, pop-led dance session.
An evening with the Wight Nature Fund
An evening with the Wight Nature Fund is a listening session at Medina Bookshop, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
People’s Emergency Briefing: Freshwater
People’s Emergency Briefing: Freshwater is a talk or screening at Freshwater Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Thursday Adult Jazz with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Adult Jazz returns to Ryde on 2 July for another £8.50 Thursday evening class, ideal for adults after a lively weekly reset.
Film Screen: 2040
Film Screen: 2040 is a talk or screening at Ventnor Arts Club, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making
From Waste to Wearable: Rethinking Materials Through Making is a hands-on workshop at beCHARLO Studio + Workshop, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Making Meadow Magic
Making Meadow Magic is a guided walk at Naturezones, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Naturezones · Newport · Food & drink , Family
Freshwater Circle Walk
Freshwater Circle Walk is a guided walk at Dimbola Museum & Galleries, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Dimbola Museum & Galleries · Freshwater · Heritage & history , Community
Nature Connection & Mindfulness Workshop
Nature Connection & Mindfulness Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Brading Roman Villa, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Brading Roman Villa · Brading · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Rockpool Safari with Theo Vickers
Rockpool Safari with Theo Vickers is a festival session at Bembridge Ledges, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Film Screen: 2040
Film Screen: 2040 is a talk or screening at Ventnor Arts Club, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Step into the Glasshouse: An immersive experience in a living landscape
Step into the Glasshouse: An immersive experience in a living landscape is a festival session at The Pod and The Glasshouse, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Sigil Magic
Sigil Magic is a hands-on workshop at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Grammar's Wood, Brighstone · Brighstone · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Art Class for Veterans: Sea Otters (1 July)
This sea otters pastel class returns to the Veteran Craft Lounge in Ryde on 1 July, with all materials supplied, pricing TBC and early booking encouraged.
Biosphere Archaeology Walk
Biosphere Archaeology Walk is a guided walk at Freshwater Bay, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Freshwater Bay · Freshwater · Heritage & history , Community
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk
Carisbrooke Flower Farm Open Days farm tour/talk is a talk or screening at Carisbrooke Flower Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Herb Frog Workshop
Herb Frog Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Brading Roman Villa, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
2026
June 2026
UV Night Walk: Through The Eyes Of Insects
UV Night Walk: Through The Eyes Of Insects is a guided walk at Firestone Copse, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Deep Time Walk: Newtown National Nature Reserve
Deep Time Walk: Newtown National Nature Reserve is a guided walk at Newtown National Nature Reserve, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Newtown National Nature Reserve · Newport · Heritage & history , Community
Naturezones Primary Teachers' Tea Party
Naturezones Primary Teachers' Tea Party is a hands-on workshop at Naturezones, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Guided Meditation with the Hoop Drum
Guided Meditation with the Hoop Drum is a listening session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Deep Time Walk: Brighstone
Deep Time Walk: Brighstone is a guided walk at Jubilee Lane Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
A Million Trees Planted in St Lawrence: Stabilising the Undercliff
A Million Trees Planted in St Lawrence: Stabilising the Undercliff is a guided walk at St Lawrence, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
St Lawrence · Ventnor · Family , Community
Archaeology of Brading Marsh
Archaeology of Brading Marsh is a guided walk at Main car park in Brading, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Balsam Bashing
Balsam Bashing is a practical conservation session at School Lane Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for community events.
Pan Wellbeing Walk
Pan Wellbeing Walk is a guided walk at Pan Community Cafe, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Pan Community Cafe · Newport · Food & drink , Sport & fitness
Quarr Abbey Community Garden drop-in
Quarr Abbey Community Garden drop-in is a festival session at Quarr Abbey, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Quarr Abbey · Fishbourne · Family , Community
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Lucy Lapwing - ‘Love is a Toad’ Meet The Author
Lucy Lapwing - ‘Love is a Toad’ Meet The Author is a talk or screening at Medina Bookshop, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
People’s Emergency Briefing: Newport
People’s Emergency Briefing: Newport is a talk or screening at Newport & Carisbrooke Community Hub, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Nature Fresk: Boojum and Snark
Nature Fresk: Boojum and Snark is a hands-on workshop at Boojum and Snark, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Healing Session With Wihtyar Tree Essences
Healing Session With Wihtyar Tree Essences is a festival session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Grammar's Wood, Brighstone · Brighstone · Heritage & history , Community
Nature Fresk: Ventnor Botanical Garden
Nature Fresk: Ventnor Botanical Garden is a hands-on workshop at Ventnor Botanic Garden, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Inclusive Beginner Dance for Adults with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Inclusive Beginner Dance in Ryde is a welcoming Monday morning class for adults who want to start gently, priced at £8.50.
Create your own tree essence
Create your own tree essence is a hands-on workshop at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Grammar's Wood, Brighstone · Brighstone · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Full Moon Story Walk
Full Moon Story Walk is a guided walk at Bembridge Fort (Culver Down), part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Native American Wisdom Circle and Pipe Ceremony
Native American Wisdom Circle and Pipe Ceremony is a festival session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
The Music of Plants
The Music of Plants is a talk or screening at Ventnor Botanic Garden, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Gurnard Film Screening: People's Emergency Briefing
Free community screening of the People's Emergency Briefing at Gurnard Village Hall, followed by local discussion.
People’s Emergency Briefing: Gurnard
People’s Emergency Briefing: Gurnard is a talk or screening at Gurnard Village Hall, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Sunday Live: The Wayfayers
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (The Wayfayers on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Write Back to Nature
Write Back to Nature is a festival session at Shalcombe Manor, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Create abstract paper paintings inspired by the changing Landscape at Compton Bay
Create abstract paper paintings inspired by the changing Landscape at Compton Bay is a hands-on workshop at Compton Bay, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Farming and Conservation Walk and Talk
Farming and Conservation Walk and Talk is a guided walk at Warren Farm, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Festival Car Boot Sale Wootton
The Festival Car Boot Sale at Palmers Road, Wootton opens to sellers at 1pm and buyers at 2pm, with pitches at £5, parking at £1 and food on site.
Why cut down trees?
Why cut down trees? is a festival session at Firestone Copse, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Firestone Copse · Havenstreet and Ashey · Heritage & history
Junior Golf Event at Freshwater Bay Golf Club
A junior golf afternoon at Freshwater Bay Golf Club with putting, chipping, bunker skills, competitions and first-timer Pitch & Putt entry.
Freshwater Bay Golf Club · Freshwater · Sport & fitness , Community
Sound Healing
Sound Healing is a listening session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate is a festival session at Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth · Yarmouth · Heritage & history , Family
Kids Art with Lucia Para
Kids Art with Lucia Para is a festival session at Quay Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Quay Arts · Newport · Food & drink , Family
King's Birthday Half-Price Day at Robin Hill (28 June)
The King's Birthday half-price offer returns to Robin Hill on 28 June, with £8.24 day tickets for island residents, late opening until 7pm and afternoon entertainment at Woodland Ponds.
Native American Wisdom Circle with Wihtwara Rainbow
Native American Wisdom Circle with Wihtwara Rainbow is a festival session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Permaculture Island Open Day
Permaculture Island Open Day is a open day at Permaculture Island, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Wootton Bridge Driveway Sale Trail
Wootton Bridge Driveway Sale Trail spreads across 35 or more locations on 28 June, with sales running from 10am to 2pm and parking at Brannon Way.
Write Back to Nature
Write Back to Nature is a festival session at Shalcombe Manor, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Focus on Conservation and Science Festival (FOCAS) at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Focus on Conservation and Science Festival (FOCAS) at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a festival session at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Beach Sound Bath at The Salix
A Sunday morning beach sound bath beside The Salix Beach Cafe on Small Hope Beach in Shanklin.
Stretch & Mindfulness Add-On with AJ Dance
AJ Dance’s stretch and mindfulness add-on at Studio 33 in Ryde offers workshop attendees a quieter £3 wind-down after the contemporary session.
General Knowledge Quiz at Freshwater Conservative Club
The General Knowledge Quiz at Freshwater Conservative Club starts at the corrected time of 8pm on 27 June, with a cash prize and raffle.
Adult Contemporary Workshop with AJ Dance
AJ Dance’s adult contemporary workshop at Studio 33 in Ryde offers a two-hour Saturday session for £15, with more room to explore movement than a standard class.
Welcome Back, To the Wihtwara Ancestral Land: full ceremony to honour our ancestors
Welcome Back, To the Wihtwara Ancestral Land: full ceremony to honour our ancestors is a festival session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Danger Zone: Live Family Friendly Wrestling
Outcast Pro Wrestling brings Danger Zone to East Cowes Town Hall for a family-friendly live wrestling night with tickets from £12 for adults.
East Cowes Town Hall · East Cowes · Sport & fitness , Community
Sacred Sound Bath in the Forest
Sacred Sound Bath in the Forest is a listening session at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Make Your Own Fossils Workshop
Make Your Own Fossils Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Lord Louis Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Afternoon Tea at St Mary's Church Hall, Brading
This afternoon tea at St Mary’s Church Hall in Brading pairs tea, stalls, choir performances and a raffle for a relaxed community afternoon on 27 June.
Midsummer Steam & Sound: Sauna, Aufguss & Sound Bath
Spirit Sauna and Echo Me Sound Therapy combine Aufguss sauna ritual and a gong sound bath at Camp Wight near Yarmouth.
Moorgreen Allotments Open Day
Moorgreen Allotments Open Day is a open day at Moorgreen Allotments & Adjacent Woodland, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for community events.
Table Top Sales at Church Close Community Centre (27 June)
Wootton Bridge Table Top Sales return to Church Close Community Centre on 27 June with books, clothes, charity stalls, craft destash, refreshments and free parking.
Godshill Wild!
Godshill Wild! is a guided walk at May Close Recreation Ground/Scout Hall, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
May Close Recreation Ground/Scout Hall · Godshill · Arts & crafts , Music
Gurnard: a village in the Biosphere
Gurnard: a village in the Biosphere is a festival session at Gurnard Village Hall, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
In the Footsteps of Lady Ann Worsley commemorative trail walk
In the Footsteps of Lady Ann Worsley commemorative trail walk is a guided walk at Wroxall Village Car Park, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
12 Word Story Writing and Collage Workshop
12 Word Story Writing and Collage Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Quay Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
A Local Perspective of Nature: Exhibition
A Local Perspective of Nature: Exhibition is a festival session at Brading Roman Villa, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts
Biosphere Exhibition and Shop at Monkton Arts is a festival session at Monkton Arts, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Explore Northwood Allotments: A Living Landscape of Growth and Wildlife
Explore Northwood Allotments: A Living Landscape of Growth and Wildlife is a open day at Northwood Allotments, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for music events.
Green & Blue Zinemaking Workshop
Green & Blue Zinemaking Workshop is a hands-on workshop at Boojum and Snark, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate
Historic shores and shipwrecks: exploring relationships with a changing climate is a festival session at Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Museum of Maritime Archaeology Centre, Yarmouth · Yarmouth · Heritage & history , Family
Illustrated talk about our ancestors the Wihtwara
Illustrated talk about our ancestors the Wihtwara is a talk or screening at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for heritage events.
King's Birthday Half-Price Day at Robin Hill (27 June)
Robin Hill near Newport offers half-price day tickets for Isle of Wight residents on 27 June, with the park open late until 7pm and Cheeky Monkey live entertainment at Woodland Ponds.
Permaculture Island Open Day
Permaculture Island Open Day is a open day at Permaculture Island, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for food and drink events.
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting
Sustainable Fashion Exhibition and Leather Painting is a hands-on workshop at Maslen Design Studio, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for arts and crafts.
Focus on Conservation and Science Festival (FOCAS) at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Focus on Conservation and Science Festival (FOCAS) at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a festival session at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt is a festival session at Ventnor Library, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for family events.
Grammar’s Wood Open Week
Grammar’s Wood Open Week is a open day at Grammar's Wood, Brighstone, part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026 and a fit for walking events.
Grammar's Wood, Brighstone · Brighstone · Heritage & history , Community
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival 2026
The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival celebrates wildlife, nature, culture and conservation through events across the Island.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Community , Family
The History of Post Boxes on the Isle of Wight
A Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society talk by Arthur Reeder on the history of Isle of Wight post boxes, with suggested donation on the night.
Thursday Adult Commercial with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Thursday Adult Commercial brings a sharper, pop-led evening class to Ryde at 7.30pm, priced at £8.50.
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Apollo Theatre screens NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses in Newport, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in Christopher Hampton's classic adaptation.
Thursday Adult Jazz with AJ Dance
AJ Dance Thursday Adult Jazz in Ryde is a £8.50 evening class for adults who want strong, upbeat movement without the pressure of a formal dance course.
The King Bees at Monkton Arts
The King Bees bring Chess Records blues and rhythm and blues to Monkton Arts in Ryde on 24 June, with doors at 6.30pm and tickets at £12.
Art Class for Veterans: Sea Otters (24 June)
A sea otters pastel art class at the Veteran Craft Lounge in Ryde offers guided tuition and all equipment on 24 June; pricing TBC and early booking is recommended.
Skool Night Quiz at The Chine Inn
Skool Night Quiz with AJ Entertainer at The Chine Inn on Monday 22 June from 7.30pm. Booking required.
Doggy Socials at The Chine Inn
Monday morning dog social at The Chine Inn in Shanklin, 10am to midday, with tea, chat and new canine friends.
Live Music with Jules & Bex at The Chine Inn
Jules & Bex bring a Sunday afternoon sing-along set to The Chine Inn in Shanklin from 3pm to 5pm.
The Anywhens at Ventnor Park
Folk duo The Anywhens play original songs and traditional favourites at Ventnor Park on Sunday afternoon.
Bembridge Gardens Open for the National Garden Scheme
Three Bembridge gardens on Love Lane open together for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 21 June, with combined entry at £7 and homemade teas.
Festival Anthems DJ Night at The Chine Inn
Silver Machine Road Show DJ plays festival anthems at The Chine Inn on Saturday night with a glitzy dress-up welcome.
The Tuesdayz at Ventnor Park
The Tuesdayz play 60s and 70s acoustic favourites at Ventnor Park bandstand on Saturday afternoon.
Bembridge Windmill W.I. Summer Fayre
Bembridge Windmill W.I. host a summer fayre at Bembridge Village Hall on Saturday 20 June, 10am to midday, with homemade cakes, crafts and a raffle.
Bembridge Village Hall · Bembridge · Food & drink , Arts & crafts
Smile Isle Face Painting at Isle of Wight Festival (Saturday)
Smile Isle Face Painting brings a walk-up stall to St James Square in Newport on Saturday 20 June, with face painting, glitter tattoos and festival glitter for all ages at £5 and under.
Live Music with Keir at The Chine Inn
Keir brings bluesy live music to The Chine Inn in Shanklin on festival Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
An Evening in the Company of Amy Jeffs
Bestselling author Amy Jeffs talks myth, history and visual storytelling with Paul Armfield at Medina Bookshop in Cowes.
Smile Isle Face Painting at Isle of Wight Festival (Friday)
Smile Isle Face Painting sets up in Newport's St James Square on Friday 19 June, with face painting, glitter tattoos and festival glitter for all ages, every design at £5 or under.
An Evening of Old Songs with Soft Lap (Amy Jeffs)
Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns and Natalie Brice perform Old Songs live at Medina Bookshop in Cowes on Thursday 18 June.
Bembridge Craft Market
Bembridge Craft Market fills the village hall with island makers selling unique handcrafted goods from 10am to 4pm.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026
The Isle of Wight Festival returns to Seaclose Park in Newport for four days of live music, camping, food and festival entertainment.
Singing in the Woods: Summer Solstice
Women gather beneath the trees at Haylands Farm in Ryde for a summer solstice singing circle with cacao, campfire songs and marshmallows.
Slime Studio at Goose Island
Easel Peasels open the Slime Studio at Goose Island in St Helens for a drop-in afternoon of colourful, stretchy slime making.
The Piano Cafe Quiz Night: June
The Piano Cafe starts its summer quiz run with a Tuesday night table quiz for groups of two to six in Freshwater.
Sunday Live: Storm
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Storm on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Isle of Wight ShedFest 2026 (Sunday)
ShedFest continues at Wight Aviation Museum in Sandown on Sunday 14 June, with free entry, craft stalls, Rotary refreshments and live music until 4pm.
Wight Aviation Museum · Sandown · Heritage & history , Family
Wight Wheels 2026
See classic cars, American vehicles, motorcycles, trucks and family entertainment at Wight Wheels 2026.
Yoga, Sound Bath & Reiki at Wildheart
An early morning outdoor yoga, sound bath and Reiki session at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown.
Boat Jumble and Northwood Car Boot
Browse boat gear, car boot stalls and refreshments at the Isle of Wight County Showground, with Newport Carnival collecting entry donations.
David Morales - Northwood House (late session)
The late-night David Morales session at Northwood House continues after midnight for the final hour of the Cowes dance event.
David Morales - Northwood House
World-renowned DJ and producer David Morales brings house music to Northwood House in Cowes for a late-night dance event.
All Sorts - Melodic Choir
Melodic Choir presents All Sorts at Jenny Kerry Theatre, Ryde School, with a mixed programme of songs and proceeds going to Community Spirited Cafe.
Baron Strange & The Blackbyrds Album Launch
Baron Strange & The Blackbyrds launch A Long Time Coming at Strings Bar & Venue, blending blues, southern rock, grunge, and rock 'n' roll.
Big Girls Don't Cry - Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Big Girls Don't Cry celebrates Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Shanklin Theatre with live band, harmonies, and classic 60s and 70s hits.
Summer Fair at St James' Church Hall
St James' Church Hall hosts a two-hour East Cowes summer fair with children's activities, books, plants, cakes, refreshments and a raffle.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Teddy Bear’s Picnic brings under-11s to Victoria Recreation Ground in Newport for Wight Forces games, a picnic feel and a wet-weather pavilion backup.
Table Top Sales at Church Close Community Centre (13 June)
Table Top Sales at Church Close Community Centre in Wootton Bridge offer a useful Friday browse for books, craft destash, plants, produce and handmade stalls, with refreshments and free parking.
Gin and Spirits at the Railway
A gin and spirits weekend at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on 13 and 14 June 2026.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history
Isle of Wight Cats Protection 65th Celebration Day
A free community celebration day in Ryde marking 65 years of Isle of Wight Cats Protection.
Isle of Wight ShedFest 2026 (Saturday)
Isle of Wight ShedFest returns to Wight Aviation Museum in Sandown on Saturday 13 June, with free entry, mens shed stalls, live music and real ale until 7pm.
Wight Aviation Museum · Sandown · Heritage & history , Family
Grin & Tonic Comedy Night
Strings Bar & Venue hosts Grin & Tonic comedy night, headlined by multimedia comedian Ted Hill with high-energy stand-up and visual gags.
Think Floyd 2026
Think Floyd perform The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here in full, plus classic Pink Floyd tracks and an immersive laser show.
Joyride Festival
Discover cycling, wellness, live music, luxury camping and Michelin-star dining at Joyride Festival in Cowes.
The Class of 55 - Rescheduled Date
A Shanklin Theatre tribute to early rock 'n' roll pioneers including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly.
Sunday Live: The Geckos
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (The Geckos on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Cowes Picnic in the Park
Enjoy live music, children's entertainment, food stalls and a popular dog show at Cowes Picnic in the Park.
Northwood House · Cowes · Community , Music
Bembridge Fort Open Day Guided Tours
Book a guided Bembridge Fort tour during the Open Day to explore tunnels, hidden areas and historic spaces with the new tour hosts.
Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention 2026 - Sunday
The Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention continues at Quay Arts with UK tattoo artists, competitions, stalls, live music, and community.
Cowes Classics Day: Classic Cars on The Parade
Classic cars, vintage boats, People's Choice voting and a Spitfire display fill The Parade in Cowes for a free final-day Cowes Classics Regatta event.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - Needles Half Marathon
The festival concludes with the Needles Half Marathon, following a scenic west Wight route from Colwell Bay to The Needles and Tennyson Down.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
St Helens Village Fayre with Isle of Wight Dubbers
Isle of Wight Dubbers join St Helens Village Fayre on the village green, with VW displays, stalls, local goodies and family-friendly community fun.
Open Day at Warren Farm
Working-farm open day near Alum Bay with milking, farm tours, animal encounters, a nature walk, milkshakes, ice cream and food from Fat Shauns.
Barn Dance with the Caulkheads Ceilidh Band
A Newchurch barn dance with the Caulkheads Ceilidh Band, raising money for the All Saints Newchurch Tower Fund.
Operation Geranium Music Festival
Operation Geranium Music Festival is an Apollo Theatre all-dayer in Newport celebrating the Island project with guest bands and local music artists.
West Wight Kids Monster Making
Drop in to Isle of Wight Pottery for a children's monster-making workshop, with pinch pot monsters painted, glazed and fired to keep.
Farm Open Day at Isle of Wight Rare Breeds
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.
Isle of Wight Rare Breeds · Alverstone · Arts & crafts , Community
Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention 2026 - Saturday
The Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention returns to Quay Arts with tattoo artists, competitions, live music, vendors, and creative community.
Open Farm Sunday at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Enjoy free farm tours, live music, farm machinery displays and a children's tractor trail at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's Open Farm Sunday event.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - Tapnell 10k
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running features the Tapnell 10k as part of its west Wight programme of running events.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
Tractor & Trailer Rides Through the Cow Fields
A farm animal encounter and tractor-trailer ride through the cow fields at Isle of Wight Rare Breeds in Alverstone.
Glass Mosaics Workshop at Coralesce Stained Glass
A Brighstone glass mosaics workshop making hanging glass shapes at Coralesce Stained Glass.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 5 June
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running heads into the weekend with active events and social runs around the west Wight.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
The Appalled EP Launch
Isle of Wight punk band The Appalled launch their latest EP at Strings Bar & Venue with support from Capo Regime and And They Lived.
NT Live: Playboy of the Western World
Apollo Theatre screens NT Live: Playboy of the Western World in Newport, with Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in Synge's play.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 4 June
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running continues with social runs and activities for runners exploring Freshwater and west Wight.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
Come From Away Information Evening
Meet Shoreline Productions in Shanklin for an information evening about joining their September production of Come From Away at Robin Hill.
Root & Bloom · Shanklin · Community , Music
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 3 June
A midweek day of Isle of Wight Festival of Running activity, welcoming runners of different abilities to west Wight routes.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 2 June
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running continues with runs and running-related activities celebrating the island's west coast scenery.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 1 June
A day of Isle of Wight Festival of Running activity based around Freshwater and the west Wight's coastal and countryside routes.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
2026
May 2026
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 31 May
The Scarlet Pimpernel concludes at Shanklin Theatre with Shoreline Productions' adventurous musical of revolution and romance.
Sunday Live: Paolo
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Paolo on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, 31 May 2026
The final listed performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel brings Shoreline Productions' musical adventure to Shanklin Theatre on Sunday afternoon.
Three Rivers Music Festival - Sunday
Three Rivers Music Festival closes at Durrants Farm with a final day of live music, DJs, community, camping, and rural festival atmosphere.
Isle of Wight Festival of Running - 31 May
The Isle of Wight Festival of Running 2026 opens on 31 May at West Wight Sports and Community Centre in Freshwater, starting a week of community runs and trail racing across the West Wight.
West Wight Sports and Community Centre · Freshwater · Community
Raw Samba Band at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Raw Samba brings 60-plus musicians and Samba Solent dancers to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet on Sunday 31 May 2026, with free station entry and children's activities on the day.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Family , Heritage & history
The Jive Aces - Bembridge Coast Hotel
The Jive Aces, Britain's Got Talent swing and jive band, return to Bembridge Coast Hotel on Saturday 30 May 2026 for a high-energy evening show starting at 9:30pm.
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 30 May
Shoreline Productions bring their full-scale musical The Scarlet Pimpernel to Shanklin Theatre on Saturday 30 May, with a 7.30pm curtain and tickets at £23.
The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, Saturday Evening
The Saturday evening performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel brings Shoreline Productions' musical adventure to Shanklin Theatre.
The Wurzels at Robin Hill
The Wurzels play an evening concert at Robin Hill near Newport on Saturday 30 May 2026.
An Evening with Peter Shilton - Pre-World Cup Special
England's record appearance holder Peter Shilton CBE takes to the stage at Medina Theatre in Newport on 30 May 2026 for a live interview and Q&A, marking forty years since the Hand of God.
The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, Saturday Matinee
The Saturday matinee of The Scarlet Pimpernel brings Shoreline Productions' musical adventure to Shanklin Theatre in the afternoon.
Teddy Bear Parachute Jump & Zip Line
A playful Brading church fundraiser where teddy bears and other soft toys take on parachute jumps and zip lines.
Aspire Creative Hub Community Stage Takeover
Ryde-based charity Aspire Creative Hub curates the Community Stage at Three Rivers Music Festival on Saturday 30th May, spotlighting grassroots Isle of Wight acts from 11am to 2:30pm at Durrants Farm.
Three Rivers Music Festival - Saturday
Three Rivers Music Festival continues at Durrants Farm with bands, DJs, camping, local traders, family activities, and woodland dance stages.
Bembridge Gig Fest 2026
A two-day fixed-seat rowing regatta at Bembridge Harbour on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026.
The Bohemians at The Three Bishops
The Bohemians bring ska-blues and rockin’ reggae to The Three Bishops in Brighstone.
Billy Bibby (Catfish & The Bottlemen)
Billy Bibby, founding member and lead guitarist of Catfish and the Bottlemen, plays The Balcony in full as a stripped-back acoustic set at Strings Bar & Venue, Newport.
The Jive Aces - Feelin' Happy Tour
The Jive Aces bring their Feelin' Happy Tour to Medina Theatre in Newport on 29 May, with jazz vocalist Noelle Vaughn in support, for an evening of swing, jive, and rhythm and blues.
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 29 May
Shoreline Productions return to Shanklin Theatre with a full-scale musical production of The Scarlet Pimpernel on Friday 29 May, starting at 7.30pm, tickets £23.
The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, 29 May 2026
The Scarlet Pimpernel returns to Shanklin Theatre for a Friday evening musical packed with romance, rescues and revolutionary danger.
Fault Lines Book Launch and Talk
A Cowes book launch and talk for Fault Lines, a collection of 25 unsettling stories by five Isle of Wight writers.
Three Rivers Music Festival - Friday
Three Rivers Music Festival runs at Durrants Farm in Porchfield on Friday 29 May 2026, with a full day of live music from noon to 11pm and adult tickets priced at £80.
Yellow Welly Week Children's Pirate Parade
Children are invited to dress as pirates and join the parade at Bembridge Lifeboat Station on the morning of Friday 29 May, with a prize awarded to every child who takes part.
The Scarlet Pimpernel - 28 May
Shoreline Productions stages The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre on Thursday 28 May, with curtain up at 7.30pm, tickets at £23 and booking required.
The Scarlet Pimpernel at Shanklin Theatre, 28 May 2026
Shoreline Productions brings The Scarlet Pimpernel to Shanklin Theatre for an evening musical performance of disguises, rescues and romance.
Show-Ring Ready Turnout Demonstration
A practical two-hour demonstration on show-ring turnout for horses and ponies, run by the Isle of Wight Pony Club with Pip Smith at the County Showground, Northwood. Tickets £8, booking required.
Isle of Wight County Showground · Northwood · Community , Family
Carisbrooke Castle Mystery Mission
A family mystery trail at Carisbrooke Castle during late May half term, with clues and codes around the castle.
Carisbrooke · Newport · Family
Osborne Mystery Mission
A family mystery trail at Osborne in East Cowes during late May half term, with clues and codes around the historic site.
Yellow Welly Week Children's Activities
Children's activities at Bembridge Lifeboat Station's Offshore Boathouse from 10am to noon on 28 May, part of the RNLI's Yellow Welly Week, with no booking needed.
May Half Term and Bank Holiday Fun Days at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
A family half-term programme at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet, overlapping 28 to 31 May 2026.
Open Mic at The White Lion Arreton
An early-evening open mic session at The White Lion Arreton with acoustic guitar and PA provided.
RNLI Yarmouth Ladies Evening Fashion Show
A fundraising ladies evening fashion show at Yarmouth Sailing Club for RNLI Yarmouth Lifeboat.
Bembridge Lifeboat Launch & Recovery
A Yellow Welly Week lifeboat launch and recovery evening at Bembridge Lifeboat Station, with doors open from 6.30pm and refreshments after the launch.
NSRA Hot Rod Fun Run at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The NSRA Hot Rod Fun Run brings custom hot rods, classic street cars and cruisers to Havenstreet on Tuesday 26 May.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Community , Family
Jam Night at The White Horse Inn Whitwell
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.
May Bank Holiday Duck Race at The Crown Inn
A Shorwell bank holiday duck race at The Crown Inn, with live music, glitter tattoos, pub food and fundraising for St Peter's Church.
The Crown Inn, Shorwell · Shorwell · Community , Food & drink
Bembridge Lifeboat at Bembridge Street Fair
Bembridge Lifeboat joins Bembridge Street Fair during Yellow Welly Week, with the RNLI presence in the village from 11am to 4pm.
SBW Raptors Open Day at Calbourne Water Mill
SBW Raptors Open Day brings free bird of prey displays, meet-and-greets and family activities to Calbourne Water Mill.
Bank Holiday Car Boot Sale at Chale Recreation Ground
A Bank Holiday Monday car boot sale at Chale Recreation Ground, with seller set-up from 7:30am and buyer gates from about 9am.
Bank Holiday Monday Family Fun at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Bank Holiday Monday at Havenstreet brings vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
The Cavern Club Story
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.
Cult Figure - Kenneth Williams
Cult Figure celebrates Kenneth Williams' centenary at Northwood House, with Colin Elmer reprising the comedy icon in Cowes Fringe's Sunday theatre programme.
Flats & Sharps
Flats & Sharps bring contemporary acoustic music from their Always There EP to the intimate Monkton Arts venue in Ryde.
Medina Marching Band 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tattoo
A 50th anniversary marching band tattoo at Cowes Enterprise College, bringing youth marching bands and drill display teams to Cowes for an evening show.
Sunday Live: line-up TBC
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay — line-up to be confirmed on the venue poster. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Premium Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Premium Wine & Chocolate Pairing brings Helena Nicklin and Chantal Coady OBE to Bar 46 for a Sunday Cowes Fringe tasting.
Sing & Dance the Musicals - Theatretrain (2.30pm)
Theatretrain Isle of Wight's 2.30pm Cowes Fringe performance brings young musical-theatre talent to East Cowes Town Hall.
Sewing Bee Competition Workshop with Karen Robb
Karen Robb leads a Sewing Bee Competition Workshop at Northwood House for Cowes Fringe, with participants asked to bring their own sewing machine.
Sing & Dance the Musicals - Theatretrain (12.30pm)
Theatretrain Isle of Wight performs Sing & Dance the Musicals at East Cowes Town Hall, showcasing young Island performers in a lunchtime Cowes Fringe show.
Cowes Fringe - Sunday
Cowes Fringe closes with music, theatre, comedy, and performance across venues in Cowes against the town's maritime backdrop.
Bank Holiday Family Fun Day at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Vintage amusements, Jason Maverick circus shows, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, play park and steam trains at Havenstreet on Sunday 24 May.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history , Arts & crafts
Bingo Bango II Featuring the UK's No1 Spice Girls Tribute
Robin Hill hosts Bingo Bango II with interactive bingo, comedy, party anthems, and Say You'll Be Spice performing Spice Girls hits.
Sir Derek Jacobi in Conversation with Richard Clifford
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.
Ubu - King of the Isle of Wight
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.
Fine Chocolate & Spirits Pairing
Fine Chocolate & Spirits Pairing brings Helena Nicklin and Chantal Coady OBE to Bar 46 for a Cowes Fringe tasting experience.
North East Ale Trail Festival
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!
Cowes Fringe - Saturday
Cowes Fringe continues with a town-wide programme of music, theatre, comedy, DJ sets, and local and national performers.
Stitches & Stories - The Cowes Fringe Community Quilt
Stitches & Stories invites children to make fabric squares for a Cowes maritime quilt at East Cowes Town Hall during Cowes Fringe.
East Cowes Town Hall · East Cowes · Arts & crafts , Community
The Chillerton & Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival 2026
The Chillerton & Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival fills the villages with gallybaggers, trail maps, tea-room stops and half-term family wandering.
Chillerton & Gatcombe (various locations) · Chillerton & Gatcombe · Community , Arts & crafts
Green Haze - Green Day Tribute
Green Haze bring a high-energy Green Day tribute show to Strings Bar & Venue, with punk-rock hits and authentic stage energy.
Quiz
James Graham's Quiz comes to Apollo Theatre in Newport, turning the Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? coughing scandal into a sharp courtroom-meets-game-show drama.
Rabbit Rabbit - A Tribute to Chas & Dave
Rabbit Rabbit brings Triple Cream's Chas & Dave tribute to East Cowes Town Hall for a Cowes Fringe Friday night of Rockney singalong favourites.
Cowes Fringe - Friday
Cowes Fringe opens with music, theatre, comedy, and performance across local venues in the sailing town.
Calbourne Car Boot Sale - Friday 22 May
A Friday evening car boot sale at Calbourne Recreation Centre, with sellers from mid-afternoon, buyers from 4.30pm and donations supporting two island charities.
Yarmouth Spring Market
An Island Artisans spring market at Yarmouth Town Hall, featuring local makers and artists across art, homewares, accessories and apothecary.
An Evening with Jeff Stelling
Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling shares football stories, career anecdotes, and audience Q&A in an evening hosted by Bianca Westwood.
Mark Morriss of The Bluetones
An intimate Strings Bar & Venue show with Mark Morriss, frontman of The Bluetones, performing solo material and indie favourites.
Skipper's Sanctuary Quiz Night
A £2 quiz night at The Stag in Newport, raising money for Skipper's Sanctuary and its long-term care of unreleasable wild birds.
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum - Open Day (18 May)
Ryde museum open day — Mon 18 May 2026, 10am–4pm. Browse the collection and seasonal displays; standard museum entry.
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum · Ryde · Heritage & history , Community
One Night in Dublin
A Shanklin Theatre celebration of Irish music, stories, and Celtic charm with live fiddle, accordion, and classic singalong favourites.
Monteverdi 1610 Vespers - I Fagiolini - Fairest Isle Festival
I Fagiolini and The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble close Fairest Isle Festival with Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers at All Saints Ryde.
Sunday Live: 2 BIT
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (2 BIT on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Queen Victoria's Island Visitors
Easy royal-history stroll covering Victoria's notable guests — Sun 17 May 2026, 2:30–4:30pm. Donations welcomed; register via Walking Festival.
Sunday Skool – Over 30s Clubbing
Daytime over-30s clubbing at Strings Bar & Venue, Newport — Sun 17 May 2026, 2–7pm. Nostalgia and dancefloor classics via Hush Silent Disco; ticketed.
The Hut Party - Sunday Session
Sunday daytime session at The Hut overlooking Colwell Bay — Sun 17 May 2026, noon–5pm. Food, drinks and DJs; family-friendly vibe — reserve via SevenRooms.
Community music in the Courtyard at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Live music in the courtyard with local musicians and choirs; free entry and free parking. Source: Visit Isle of Wight.
Rydabus Weekend 2026 - Goddards Brewery (17 May)
Goddards Brewery continues its Rydabus Weekend stop with vintage bus links, brewery tours, and food and drink offers for programme holders.
St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail
Village-wide yard-trail shopping day — Sun 17 May 2026, 11am–3pm. Hop between households selling homeware, plants, clothes and treasures above Ventnor.
Stories Underfoot: Woolf In Freshwater
Guided LGBTQ+ storytelling walk inspired by Virginia Woolf — illustrated Freshwater route with hidden histories (Sun 17 May 2026, 10:30–11:30). Tickets £10 via Eventbrite.
Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay · Freshwater · Walking , Heritage & history
Festival of Transport
High-octane Festival of Transport with vintage vehicles plus steam trains (Sun 17 May). Free festival entry; usual fares if you board the train.
From the WEST END to WEST WIGHT
Circular west Wight walk from Off the Rails, Yarmouth — Sun 17 May 2026, 10am start (~11–13 miles, ~4.5–6 hrs). Free, ticketed on Eventbrite; led by Earl Carpenter.
Isle of Wight Takeover 2026
Car-culture takeover at the County Showground — Sun 17 May 2026 (10am–4:30pm listing on Eventbrite). Tiered tickets about £0–£33; full weekend programming may vary — confirm on the official ticket page.
Talk and Tour with 'Musical Dinosaurs' Recital - Fairest Isle Festival
A Dinosaur Isle museum tour followed by a Fairest Isle Festival recital featuring rare baroque instruments and folk-influenced music.
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Spring) - 17 May
The spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival concludes with guided walks showcasing footpaths, coastal views, local heritage, and island wildlife.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Heritage & history
Havana Nights - A Musical Journey to Latin America - Fairest Isle Festival
A lively Fairest Isle Festival concert at The Sugar Store in Cowes, moving through Latin American rhythms, sunlight, and shadow.
Legend - The Music of Bob Marley Live
A seven-piece tribute show at Shanklin Theatre performing the full Bob Marley catalogue, led by Michael Anton Phillips and backed by musicians who have performed with The Original Wailers and Aswad.
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra - Charlie Lovell-Jones
The Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Masterworks at Medina Theatre, featuring violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones and works by Berlioz, Finzi, Bruch, and Sibelius.
The Hut Party
Evening beach club atmosphere at The Hut, Colwell Bay — Sat 16 May 2026 from 6:30pm into the night. Booking via SevenRooms; adults-focused lineup.
Gin & Senses - Sonic Tasting Experiment - Fairest Isle Festival
A participatory sonic tasting experiment at The Sugar Store in Cowes exploring how sound, prediction, and live violin can affect flavour.
Silent Groove at Brading Roman Villa
Silent Moves at Brading Roman Villa — immersive headphones and a silent groove session (£15; booking via museum reception or online). Source: Visit Isle of Wight.
Bembridge Fort - Past Present and Future
Historian-led explore of Bembridge Fort on Culver Down — Fri 16 May 2026, 11am–1:30pm. Voluntary donation tickets on Eventbrite.
Bembridge Fort (Culver Down) · Bembridge · Heritage & history
Grade 2 walking tour of Ryde
Punk-history stroll around Ryde celebrating Grade 2 lyrics/locations — Fri 16 May 2026, 11am–noon. Free but register via Walking Festival.
Ryde · Ryde · Music , Heritage & history
Rydabus Weekend 2026 - Goddards Brewery (16 May)
Goddards Brewery joins Rydabus Weekend as a stop for vintage bus visitors, with brewery tours and food and drink offers for programme holders.
Walking tour of Quarr Abbey Ruins
Abbey church → hide (red squirrels) → medieval ruins loop — Fri 16 May 2026, 11am–noon. Donations welcomed; coordinate via Walking Festival.
Mottistone and The Longstone
National Trust downland trek to the Longstone megalith — Fri 16 May 2026, 10:30am–12:30pm. Paid NT/Walking Festival booking.
Mottistone Gardens (National Trust) · Brighstone · Heritage & history
Laboratory of Lullabies: Baroque and Folk Fun - Fairest Isle Festival
A relaxed family-friendly Fairest Isle Festival workshop at Aspire Ryde exploring baroque and folk lullabies with historical instruments.
Aspire Ryde · Ryde · Family , Community
Rydabus 2026
Heritage bus weekend across the Island (16–17 May 2026): free rides on classic buses, optional souvenir programme (£12.70–£14.20), links with Steam Railway events — details from the Bus Museum.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Walking , Community
Summer Cider And Sausage Festival
Cider, sausages and steam at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway — Sat 16 May 2026, 10am–5pm. Food, drink and vintage railway atmosphere; ticketed — check site for fares and bundles.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history
Women, Talent & Power - A Victorian Walking Tour
Victorian women's history walking seminar — Fri 16 May 2026, 10am–1pm. Mature themes; paid — book via Walking Festival site.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Heritage & history , Community
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Spring) - 16 May
The spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival continues with guided walks for families, casual walkers, and experienced hikers across the island.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Heritage & history
The Grand Car Boot Sale
Grand car boot sale at Havenstreet station (Sat 16 May, sellers from 8:30am). A nostalgic morning hunt for bargains beside the steam railway.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway · Havenstreet · Heritage & history
Sung Service of Compline - Fairest Isle Festival
A peaceful late-evening sung service of Compline at St John's Church, with plainchant and polyphony as part of Fairest Isle Festival.
Amidst the Shades - Fairest Isle Festival
Soprano Ruby Hughes joins period string players and theorbo for an evening of Dowland, Purcell, and early English song in Newport.
Heritage Talk, Museum Tour and Short Recital - Fairest Isle Festival
A Fairest Isle Festival afternoon at Brading Roman Villa combining a heritage talk, museum tour, short baroque recital, cake, and coffee.
Roman Wight
Archaeology hike from Carisbrooke into Bowcombe Valley Roman landscapes — Thu 15 May 2026, 10:30am–12:30pm. Paid Eventbrite ticket required.
Two Saintly Lighthouses
Full-day downland epic linking St Catherine's Oratory, a secluded cove lunch stop and St Catherine's Lighthouse — Thu 15 May 2026. Free but ticketed via festival.
Dickens, Copperfield, Havisham and Bonchurch
Literary walking tour connecting Dickens novels with Bonchurch lanes — Thu 15 May 2026, 10am–12:30pm. Paid heritage walk via Walking Festival bookings.
Isle of Wight Open Studios
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.
The Lost Crypt History Walk
Costumed Ryde heritage wander — Thu 15 May 2026, 10am–noon. Paid guided theatre walk; reserve through Walking Festival.
Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition
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.
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Spring) - 15 May
The spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival continues with guided walks across the island's coast, countryside, heritage routes, and nature trails.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Heritage & history
Power Station Documentary Screening
Documentary screening plus energy discussion at Department, Ryde — Wed 14 May 2026 (doors from 6pm; film from 6:30pm). Check Department menu for tickets/pricing.
Department · Ryde · Community
Pier to Pier - To the East
Epic east-coast walk linking Sandown, Culver Down, Bembridge & St Helens — Wed 14 May 2026, 1–6pm. Donation-based ticket via Walking Festival.
Real Ale Festival at The Sportsman's Rest
Four-day real ale & cider festival at The Sportsman's Rest, Porchfield — Thu–Sun 14–17 May 2026 from late morning into the evenings. Free entry; buy tokens for drinks — plus BBQ, garden space and live music.
Ancient landscapes of Freshwater Isle
Archaeology-themed cliff-and-beach walk from Freshwater Bay — Wed 14 May 2026, 10:30am–12:30pm. Paid heritage outing via Walking Festival bookings.
Hidden Gems of Ryde
Ryde heritage highlights loop — Bus Museum, Monkton Arts, Appley Tower — Wed 14 May 2026, 10:30am–12:30pm. Donations welcomed; register via festival.
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum - Open Day (14 May)
Ryde museum open day — Wed 14 May 2026, 10am–4pm. Vintage buses, interactives and island stories; standard admission.
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum · Ryde · Heritage & history , Community
The Souls of Bonchurch: A Graveyard Discovery
Bonchurch graveyard storytelling walk — Wed 14 May 2026, 10–11:30am. Gentle-paced heritage route; paid — book via Walking Festival.
Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Spring) - 14 May
The spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival continues with guided walks across the island's coast, countryside, heritage routes, and nature trails.
Isle of Wight (various locations) · Newport · Heritage & history , Family
Fort Victoria History Walk
Ranger-led fort tour at Fort Victoria Country Park — Tue 13 May 2026, 2–3pm (Walking Festival). Paid walk — confirm price/booking via festival listings.
Pier to Pier - To the West
West Wight coastal hike Totland Pier ↔ Yarmouth Pier via Freshwater Causeway — Tue 13 May 2026 (~8 miles). Donation tickets via Eventbrite.
Brading Roman Villa Nature Trail
Walking Festival self-guided nature loop around Brading Roman Villa — Tue 13 May 2026, 10am–4pm. Free entry but Eventbrite booking required.
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum - Open Day (13 May)
Ryde museum open day — Tue 13 May 2026, 10am–4pm. Explore restored buses and island transport heritage; standard museum admission applies.
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum · Ryde · Heritage & history , Community
Ruins Walking Tour at Quarr Abbey
Walking tour at Quarr Abbey. As part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, enjoy a tour of the Quarr Abbey Ruins (about 1.5 hours). Source: Visit Isle of Wight.
Sunday Live: Coverflow
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Coverflow on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Sunday Live: Chelsea Rose
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Chelsea Rose on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.