Strings Bar and Venue

Strings Bar and Venue is the Island’s premier music venue, based on the heart of Newport.

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14 April 20261 min read

Isle of Wight country rock six-piece Kindred Found celebrate their debut album live

21 March 20261 min read

Soul-funk band Bare Jams return to Strings Bar and Venue next month

23 January 20261 min read

Live from Strings Bar, Platform One will discuss nurturing emerging artists on BBC Radio 6

12 January 20262 min read

Join Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Monday 26th January as part of Independent Venue Week 2026

4 August 20251 min read

Join The Optimists at Strings Bar and Venue as part of a BBC collaboration

27 July 20251 min read

A special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, “the late great metal icon and prince of darkness himself,” is planned as part of the night

9 July 20252 min read

Applications are invited to perform, with the best performance being awarded a recording session worth £1,000

27 June 20251 min read

A new partnership with BBC Introducing Solent brings monthly music events to the Isle of Wight

11 February 20251 min read

Strings Bar and Venue receives nomination for Local Music Venue of the Year in Portsmouth. Cast your vote

27 December 20243 min read

Strings Bar & Venue enjoys a record-breaking 2024 and anticipates an even busier 2025

29 October 20241 min read

Island's Strings Bar and Venue shortlisted for 'Grassroots Champion' title at the 2024 Live Awards

25 October 20242 min read

Ventnor's own, Luke the Hater, brings a fresh sound to Strings Bar on Halloween

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