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Quay Arts

The terrace at Quay Arts Newport, Isle of Wight Quay Arts in Newport is the Isle of Wight’s main arts hub, hosting music, theatre, comedy and art events as well as a restaurant and arts and craft shop.

Providing four gallery spaces, a theatre, a newly refurbished bar, a popular restaurant and room for rental, it servers the artistic community on the Island, as well as those simply looking for space to hire.

Quay Arts can also accommodate weddings.

20, September 2012·1 min read

Acoustic Originals returns next week

A great line up for the Acoustic Originals night at Quay Arts next week. And it's free!

23, May 2011·1 min read

Acoustic Originals Tonight: Free Live Music

Great lineup for tonight's Acoustic Originals event, free entrance

6, December 2023·1 min read

Ad Astra exhibition takes flight at Quay Arts with stunning kinetic creations from Shademakers

Shademakers UK's Ad Astra exhibition soars with flight-themed costumes at Quay Arts from this weekend

2, December 2009·1 min read

Age of Stupid Screening Tonight

If you're concerned about the effects of climate change, meet like-minded people tonight at Quay Arts.

22, October 2009·1 min read

Alex Roberts at Quay

Following his popular gig last year, Alex Roberts returns to Quay Arts in November.

20, November 2018·1 min read

All change as Quay Arts says goodbye to passionate and inspiring leader

We'll be sad to see Paul leave the Quay and wish him well as he starts a new chapter at the beginning of next year. His passion and determination whilst at the helm always shone through and he has helped transform Quay Arts it into a vibrant and inspiring hub.

10, September 2013·1 min read

All welcome to live showcase of talent at Quay Arts autumn season launch

This coming Friday, Quay Arts centre in Newport will be welcoming Islanders to the launch of their autumn season of events.

Two big violins - Paul Armfield and Jon Thorne with their double basses

5, October 2022·1 min read

An event of Music Madness: Isle of Wight Foodbank fundraiser (updated)

The Music Madness evening will provide an evening of entertainment in a beautiful venue whilst raising necessary funds to continue supporting local people in crisis

27, April 2018·1 min read

Anna & Elizabeth bring Appalachian music, Moogs and Mellotrons

Let’s pack the theatre full with Islanders to welcome these very special visitors from the USA.

24, October 2012·1 min read

Artist’s Talk: Suki Chan on ‘A Hundred Seas Rising’

Come along and meet the artist tomorrow (Thursday) at Quay Arts.

11, September 2013·2 min read

Artists collaborate on Chasing Sputnik project

Three artists Roy Brown, Julia Flatman and Tom Hall have collaborated to produce a project called Chasing Sputnik, an investigation into the former rocket testing facility of the British Space Programme at High Down on the Island.

Painting of a woman looking concerned, with blue background by Chloe Anstey

24, June 2021·1 min read

Artists explore the theme of ‘Freedom’ in latest Quay Arts Open Exhibition

The 2021 biennial Open Exhibition features 45 artworks by 34 artists, all exploring the theme, Freedom! Don't miss it

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