The Chine Inn kicks off its festival weekend on Friday 19 June with live music from Keir, a regular at The Chine Inn and described by the pub as a deep down and bluesy start to the long weekend. Set times run 7.30pm to 9.30pm, which leaves room for food beforehand or a later drink if you want to make a night of it.
The inn overlooks Shanklin Chine, one of the island's best-known gathering spots, and the reopened pub has been leaning into live music as part of its new chapter. You do not need a festival ticket to enjoy this: it is a Shanklin pub night with a proper musician rather than background noise, which suits anyone staying locally or driving over from Ventnor and Sandown for something low-key. Arrive in time for a pint and a bite if you want the table sorted before the first chord.
Admission details are not listed, so check with the pub before travelling if that matters to your plans. More live music on the Isle of Wight and south Wight evenings are listed if you want to build a full festival weekend away from the main arena.
