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).
- Summer Extravaganza and 51st Island Steam Fair
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway Island Steam Fair runs from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026.
- Ticket to Ryde August Bank Holiday 2026
A free live music weekend on Ryde seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026.
Saturday 29 August 2026
7 events
Summer Extravaganza and 51st Island Steam Fair
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway Island Steam Fair runs from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Ticket to Ryde August Bank Holiday 2026
A free live music weekend on Ryde seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026.
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.
Royal Solent Yacht Club Open Day 2026
Tour Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, discover its year-round sailing and social activities, and enjoy western Solent views during this public open day.
Pictures in the Park: Scary Movie 6
A free open-air screening of horror comedy Scary Movie 6 at Puckpool Park, with an 8.30pm start and advance registration required.
Sunday 30 August 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).
Summer Extravaganza and 51st Island Steam Fair
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway Island Steam Fair runs from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August 2026.
Ticket to Ryde August Bank Holiday 2026
A free live music weekend on Ryde seafront on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026.
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.
Antiques, Collectables & Craft Fair
Antiques, collectables and craft stalls on Calbourne Recreation Ground with hall refreshments and donation entry.
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.
Pictures in the Park: Quadrophenia
The 1979 British drama Quadrophenia closes Pictures in the Park, with free outdoor cinema and special scooter parking at Puckpool Park.