Free & donation events coming up
Listings marked free or donations by organisers over the next 30 days. Always check the event page for booking rules or suggested donations.
Today
7 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).
Classic cars and other historic vehicles fill Newport for a free town-centre display from 10:00 on Saturday 12 September.
Saturday at Havenstreet pairs more than 30 ciders with Island cheeses and live music from Ric Harris and Big Al.
A.M.P. Showcase Act 1 gives emerging Isle of Wight musicians a free afternoon stage at Quay Arts on Saturday 12 September.
Cars, coffee and conversation meet at Artisan Cafe in East Cowes for a free Saturday gathering running into the evening.
Pianist Alan Nicholls plays a free two-hour Saturday evening set in the Bird Bar at Pinnacle Suites, Cowes.
SheBop play a free Saturday-night set at the Simeon Arms in Ryde, advertised from 8.45pm to 11pm.
Tomorrow
3 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).
The Isle of Wight Classic Motor Show moves to Ryde on Sunday 13 September for six free hours of historic vehicles.
The Havenstreet festival continues on Sunday with cider, cheese platters and a lunchtime set from Cat Skellington.
Monday 14 September 2026
2 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).
A free Monday afternoon social at Church Close Community Centre in Wootton, with time for company and conversation.
Tuesday 15 September 2026
1 event
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).
Wednesday 16 September 2026
2 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).
A free one-hour paper-crafting and watercolour session at Ventnor Library, with advance booking required.
Thursday 17 September 2026
3 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).
A free weekly Shanklin session for 11 to 16-year-olds, led by Aspire with two hours of supervised youth activity.
Free weekly football training with Wight Eagles for under-eights at The Bay Secondary School in Sandown.
Friday 18 September 2026
2 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).
Georgia Nicole opens a Friday evening at Goddards Brewery with a free 19:30 live set on 18 September.
Saturday 19 September 2026
2 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Sunday 20 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Swimmers and supporters gather at Yaverland Beach for a late-September community dip raising money for local causes on 20 September.
Monday 21 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
A free Monday afternoon social at Church Close Community Centre in Wootton, with time for company and conversation.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
2 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Wednesday 23 September 2026
2 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Thursday 24 September 2026
4 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
A free weekly Shanklin session for 11 to 16-year-olds, led by Aspire with two hours of supervised youth activity.
Free weekly football training with Wight Eagles for under-eights at The Bay Secondary School in Sandown.
Friday 25 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Saturday 26 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
Sunday 27 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
Monday 28 September 2026
4 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
A free Monday afternoon social at Church Close Community Centre in Wootton, with time for company and conversation.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
3 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
Thursday 1 October 2026
4 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).
The Great Nurdle Exhibition turns tiny plastic pellets and their harm to Island shorelines into close-up art at Quay Arts.
Ryde Art Collective fills Quay Arts’ West Gallery with work by Island artists from 26 September to 8 November.
A free weekly Shanklin session for 11 to 16-year-olds, led by Aspire with two hours of supervised youth activity.
Friday 2 October 2026
1 event
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).
Saturday 3 October 2026
1 event
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).
Sunday 4 October 2026
1 event
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).
Monday 5 October 2026
1 event
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).
Tuesday 6 October 2026
1 event
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).
Wednesday 7 October 2026
1 event
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).
Thursday 8 October 2026
1 event
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).
Friday 9 October 2026
1 event
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).
Saturday 10 October 2026
1 event
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).
Sunday 11 October 2026
1 event
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).
Always-free starting points
Evergreen ideas when you want a plan without a ticket — beaches, walks and local listings that stay useful between event seasons.