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Harp on Wight

The annual Harp on Wight International festival was founded in 2014.

It takes place in Ryde in October each year and features concerts by harpists from around the World, as well as workshops where you can learn to play the harp, improve your harp playing or even make a harp.

Below are articles which mention the Harp on Wight International Festival.

23, November 2018·2 min read

Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita create spellbinding and mesmerising experience – in Freshwater: Book Now

Beyond beautiful in concert, Catrin and Seckou create a uniquely spellbinding and mesmerising experience that has been filling concert halls across the UK, Europe and beyond. Don't miss your chance to see them in Freshwater on 2nd December.

harp on wight promo - harp on the beach with quote from Beethoven

21, October 2020·1 min read

Don’t miss the Harp on Wight International festival online this weekend

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, this year the Harp on Wight International Festival will be offering free online concerts and workshops with leading harpists. Details within

20, October 2017·1 min read

Don’t miss the Isle of Wight Harp Festival

There is a fantastic range of harp related events taking place today (Friday) and over the next three days on the Isle of Wight. See the events listings for full details and make sure you don't miss out.

20, October 2021·1 min read

Harp On Wight Festival returns this weekend: Book now

There are still tickets available to some concerts and workshops, act fast to avoid disappointment

25, September 2022·1 min read

Harp On Wight International Festival returns to Ryde in October with debut appearance from Catrin Finch

Learn how to play a harp, learn how to make a harp and listen to world-class harpists. There's much to choose from at this year's Harp On Wight Festival

3, October 2019·1 min read

Harp On Wight International returns this month

Learn how to play a harp, learn how to make a harp, listen to world-class harpists or enjoy a harp-themed candlelit dinner. There's much to choose from at this year's Harp On Wight Festival.

22, August 2018·1 min read

Harp on Wight: Deadline extended for harp-making course

The course runs from 25th to 30th October 2018 and is held at the beautiful serene setting of Quarr Abbey under the guidance of Breton harp-maker, Sylvestre Chabrin.

28, November 2014·1 min read

Harp on Wight: In the musical footsteps of Victorian Sisters…

The Saturday afternoon concert in the first Isle of Wight Harp Festival ‘Harp on Wight’ 2014 this weekend is set to celebrate violin and harp music played by the Eissler sisters at Osborne House in 1898.

15, June 2018·2 min read

Ryde Arts – Stitching the town together in 2018

Over the summer and into the autumn, as part of Ryde Arts, you’ll be able to enjoy unique music events, art installations, theatre and poetry, as well as workshops, carnivals, films and more.

13, November 2016·1 min read

See Paraguayan harpists Sixto and Juanjo Corbalan tonight in Ryde

Come along and get your feet tapping to the South American rhythms!

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