Isle of Wight what's on guide: Festivals, events and things to do
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Dreams - Yana Barabash
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Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
A major exhibition of the works of Ukrainian artist, Yana Barabash, opens in Dimbola's main gallery space this spring.
Three and a half years ago, Yana and her mother fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaving their home in Odesa and settled…
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026to7 June 2026
Eavesdropping on the Otherworld - Syd Wytch
Type
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Exhibition
Freshwater Bay
Dimbola's second spring exhibition, "Eavesdropping on the Other World", will be on display in the Studio Gallery and features new work by local photographer and artist Syd Buron.
"I am honoured to once again be exhibiting in the room, which was…
Dates
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- 14 Mar 2026to7 June 2026
"Time and Tide" exhibition of works by the local photographer CJ Nox
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Carisbrooke
Step inside the historic surroundings of Carisbrooke Castle and experience Time & Tide, a striking new photography exhibition by Isle of Wight photographer CJ Nox.
Featuring carefully selected images, the exhibition takes visitors on a visual…
Dates
- From:
- 17 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Monthly Craft & Cream Tea
Type
Type:
Workshop
Newport road, Calbourne, Newport
Monthly Craft & Cream Tea Afternoons at Calbourne Watermill (1st Tuesday of month 11.30am–4.30pm). £40 pp Includes focus on fun Crafting several crafts to choose from. Cream Tea normal, vegan / gluten free available.. Book: copperdaisyiow@gmail.com…
Dates
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- 7 Apr 2026to10 Nov 2026
Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase
Type
Type:
Arts
Newport
To support Isle of Wight Open Studios, Quay Arts will be hosting a showcase exhibition of work by 2026 IWOS members in the West Gallery.
This will feature island artists taking part in this year's Isle of Wight Open Studios, showcasing the rich…
Dates
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- 18 Apr 2026to30 May 2026
The Art of Floral Abundance
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Ryde
The Art of Wonder comes into bloom A vibrant celebration of floral-inspired art, texture and imagination. Featuring work by a diverse group of Island artists — including Jill Wilkinson, Carole Morgan, Jane Newman and Nelli Tilley The exhibition…
Dates
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- 1 May 2026to10 May 2026
Back on Track - Exhibition
Type
Type:
Exhibitions
Newport
Back on Track Celebrateing the placemaking work at Sandown Station of three groups of young people – from the Youth Justice Service, Lionheart School and Bay Youth Project – who have been working with professional creatives Hollie Jackson and Emma…
Venue
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to6 June 2026
Through the Window of my Train - Exhibition
Type
Type:
Exhibitions
Newport
Through the Window of My Train A unique exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history on the Isle of Wight.
The project showcases the past and present of the Island's railways through poetry, artwork, and photography created by local…
Venue
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to4 June 2026
Pilates @ The Farm
Type
Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Main Rd, Alverstone
Join us for Pilates @ The Farm — real joy, real movement and playful goats! Escape the studio, breathe in nature and reconnect with your body. Pilates @ The Farm brings you strength, flexibility and calm—surrounded by open skies , fresh air and the…
Venue
Dates
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- 3 May 2026to2 Aug 2026
Highland Cow Experience
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Type:
Outdoor Event / Activities
Main Rd, Alverstone
Get Up Close with Our Highland Cows! Spend time with Autumn and Heather, our gentle Highland cows! Get up close, feed them and learn all about these amazing animals in a hands-on farm experience.
Very small groups so that you get quality time…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to31 Aug 2026
World Donkey Day at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Type
Type:
Food
Wroxall
World Donkey Day at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Celebrate World Donkey Day on 8 May at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary with a coffee and one of our unique locally made donkey biscuits! Our bespoke hand iced donkey biscuits are just for us and…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 May 2026to10 May 2026
DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits
Type
Type:
Music
Newport
DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 2026 1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date. In On Every Street, Mark created some…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 8 May 2026to8 May 2026
Live Music from Sam & Ollie
Type
Type:
Music
Sandown
Sam & Ollie We're looking forward to welcoming Sam & Ollie back for another evening of live music.
What? Expect laid-back acoustic covers, easy harmonies, and feel-good Friday night energy – the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
…
Dates
- From:
- 8 May 2026to8 May 2026
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Type
Type:
Walking
Islandwide
Isle of Wight Walking Festival Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, sponsored by Outdooractive, will return in Spring (9 - 17 May 2026) and Autumn (3 - 11 October 2026).
An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious…
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2026to17 May 2026
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- 3 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026
Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
Type
Type:
Festival
Newport
A day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight. From the successful launch in 2011, and now in its 14th year, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage & young adult…
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2026to9 May 2026
Isle of Wight Dance Weekender
Type
Type:
Festival
Newport
Isle of Wight are you ready? The Isle of Wight Dance Weekender lands on 9 May and 10 May 2026 bringing two days of high-energy dance music with House, Garage and throwback pop with full-on festival fun to the heart of Robin Hill Adventure Park.
…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2026to10 May 2026
StoneCrabs Off Book Drama Group @ Quay Arts
Type
Type:
Clubs
Newport
StoneCrabs Saturday Club supported by Quay Arts! StoneCrabs' Off-Book Drama Group is designed to be a creative, inclusive space where young people can meet new friends, and explore theatre, storytelling, and self-expression; whether they're…
Venue
Dates
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- 9 May 2026to9 May 2026
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- 16 May 2026to16 May 2026
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- 6 June 2026to6 June 2026
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- 13 June 2026to13 June 2026
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- 27 June 2026to27 June 2026
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- 4 July 2026to4 July 2026
P!ssed Up Panto
Type
Type:
Theatre
Newport
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back for it's 5th Anniversary Tour – and this year it's the turn of Cinderella to get the P*ssed Up Panto® treatment! P*ssed Up Panto® has been causing hilarious havoc around the UK since 2021 with their productions of…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2026to9 May 2026
Walk the Wight
Type
Type:
Walking
VARIOUS
Walk the Wight, the Island's best fundraiser, is back for 2026! Join thousands on Sunday 10 May 2026 for the Island’s most iconic event – Walk the Wight with Mountbatten! Entry is just £15, including your event pack, walker number, progress card,…
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2026to10 May 2026
Long Stitch Leather Journal with Kae Carlstedt-Duke
Type
Type:
Workshop
Public Footpath N120, Newport
Workshop for creating a leather-bound journal. Long stitch binding is characterised by books with a leather cover and the long stitches visible along the book spine. This method of binding dates back to the medieval period and was particularly…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2026to10 May 2026



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