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).
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This weekend on the Isle of Wight
See what is on across the Isle of Wight this Saturday and Sunday: gigs, markets, walks, family activities, and venues.
Editor’s picks
Three to make the weekend
- 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).
- Ventnor Fringe 2026
Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.
- The Steam Railway Proms
An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Saturday 25 July 2026
13 events
Ventnor Fringe 2026
Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.
The Steam Railway Proms
An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on Saturday 25 July 2026.
British Classic Week 2026
The UK’s leading classic yacht regatta returns to Cowes with five days of IRC racing and harbour-side social events.
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Fire Engine Pull Fundraising Challenge
A free Newport Quay fundraiser where teams pull an 18-tonne fire appliance, with live music, stalls, food and children’s entertainment.
The Bay Primary School Summer Fair
A free-entry school summer fair in Sandown with tombola, raffle, stalls, games, dance, sweet treats, tea and cakes, raising funds for an island charity.
Medina Community Choir: Gospel Gold
Medina Community Choir performs Gospel Gold at St Mary's Church in Cowes before its Paris tour, with an award-winning choir in a summer Saturday setting.
Sandown Main Carnival 2026
Sandown Main Carnival returns on Saturday 25 July at 7pm, with floats, bands and costumes moving through town from Sandown Library.
Totally Gaga
A Lady Gaga tribute at Shanklin Theatre with Georgia Crandon, live band, dancers and the singer’s biggest hits.
70 Girls 70
70 Girls 70 brings Kander and Ebb's offbeat musical comedy to Apollo Theatre in Newport, with performances from 17 to 25 July 2026.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Apollo Theatre
The Apollo Theatre in Newport screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show as an interactive evening where dressing up and props are part of the fun.
Sunday 26 July 2026
8 events
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).
Ventnor Fringe 2026
Ventnor Fringe returns from 17 to 26 July 2026 with performances and events across Ventnor.
Great British Summer at Carisbrooke Castle
English Heritage Great British Summer activities run at Carisbrooke Castle from 18 July into early September 2026.
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Island Highland Gathering 2026
The Island Highland Gathering is in its 15th year at GG's in Newport on 26 July, with six pipe bands, Highland dancing, falconry, caber tossing, and Scottish food raising money for Aspire Ryde.
Get On Stage Summer Fayre 2026
Get On Stage host a family summer fayre at Newport C of E Primary School with live entertainment, stalls, BBQ, bouncy castle and raffles.
Sunday Live: Mumma Mia
Sunday afternoon live music at The Waterfront, Totland Bay (Mumma Mia on the poster). Music from 3pm; check venue for food service times. Source: venue poster / eatbythesea.com.
Tango at Ventnor Fringe
Sunday afternoon social tango at Mushi At The Rex in Ventnor, with traditional Argentine music and room to dance or watch with a drink.