Today's events on the Isle of Wight

Art On Your Doorstep: Newport Self-Guided Art Walk

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).

Now · Newport · Free

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.

Now · Part of Isle of Wight Open Studios · Quay Arts · Free

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.

Now · Isle of Wight (various locations) · Free

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.

Now · Calbourne Recreation Centre · Donations welcome

Cowes Fringe - Friday

Cowes Fringe opens with music, theatre, comedy, and performance across local venues in the sailing town.

Now · Cowes (various locations) · £5.00 · Booking required