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    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

    National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

  • What’s On
    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

    If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more.

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    Illustration of multiple microphones

    Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

  • Community
    Community
    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Sign up for the Lifeboat Lotto to support our local independent lifeboat – and win cash

    illustration of people buying things from a garden sale

    Preloved treasures and village charm on offer at St Lawrence Spring Sale Trail

  • News
    News
    Four of the epic riders

    Tesco staff to cycle 18.5 miles across the Isle of Wight to raise money for local charities

    Four cyclists taking part in the randonnee

    Cyclists urged to sign up for Isle of Wight brain tumour fundraising ride this summer

    Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library

    Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

    aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

    fifty pound notes

    Ryde Splash Park could cost up to £450,000 to replace, Isle of Wight Council says

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Shanklin con club

    Six-surgery NHS dental practice approved for Shanklin Conservative Club

    Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

    Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

    Ryde Splash Park

    Ryde Town Council backs petition calling for splash park refurbishment

    children sitting on blankets in woods listening to a storyteller

    Biosphere Festival 2026 programme launches with over 100 events across the Isle of Wight

    People taking part in Walk the Wight

    Walk the Wight 2026 raises over £522,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight

    people looking at art during open studios

    Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

    joe bone portrait

    Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

    Organisers of the skate art auction

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser passes £7,000 mark after skate deck art auction

    Stephen Kinnock MP and Richard Quigley MP

    NHS dentistry on the Isle of Wight improving as new measures expand access and capacity

  • Travel
    Travel

    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Daytime closure of road between Brading and Ryde this week

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

    Class 444 Train Platform 18

    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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The Isle of Wight has a rich history of incredible creative talent. Home to famous poets, writers and photographers in the Victorian age, the talent is still strong today.

From artists and photographers to poets, theatre groups, live music and more, there is always something cultural to report on or feature. If we’ve written about it, this is where you’ll find it.

Collage of Jimi Hendrix photos from 1970s festival by Charles Everest - Cameron Life Photo Library
16, May 2026·2 min read

Jimi Hendrix exhibition opens at Dimbola Museum ahead of Isle of Wight Festival 2026

New exhibition opening later this month at Dimbola Museum celebrates Hendrix's legendary 1970 Isle of Wight performance
Illustration of multiple microphones
15, May 2026·4 min read

Operation Geranium festival brings eight acts to Newport’s Apollo Theatre in June

Eight acts celebrate the Isle of Wight's Operation Geranium community project at the Apollo Theatre on 6th June 2026
people looking at art during open studios
14, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens this Friday with more than 200 artists taking part

More than 200 Isle of Wight artists open their studios from this Friday
joe bone portrait
13, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight writer Joe Bone lands script for Mackenzie Crook’s debut feature film

Cowes writer Joe Bone's Mars mission script lands Mackenzie Crook as director
Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport
12, May 2026·4 min read

National Gallery’s Art On Your Doorstep trail brings 18 world-class paintings to Newport streets

Eighteen life-size National Gallery reproductions transform Newport's streets into an open-air art trail
Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powel of the Power Station project seen here during their 28 days living on the family house in London, 25th November 2022
12, May 2026·2 min read

Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

Documentary about community solar power project screens at Department in Ryde this week
Heidi Perks standing on a beach
11, May 2026·1 min read

Psychological suspense author brings Isle of Wight-set thriller to Cowes bookshop this June

Bestselling thriller author Heidi Perks visits Medina Bookshop to discuss her Isle of Wight-set novel
Josef Krista concert
11, May 2026·3 min read

Cowes-raised composer Josef Krista hears his work performed by Philharmonic Orchestra

22-year-old Josef Krista heard his orchestral debut at the University of Hertfordshire over the weekend
Nude life drawing of woman laying on bed
10, May 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight Open Studios: Rachel Clare and Teresa Grimaldi open new Bonchurch venue

Two Isle of Wight artists collaborate to bring Open Studios to Bonchurch this May
Watercolour Paintings of birds by Angela Hewitt
10, May 2026·1 min read

Angela Hewitt offers half-price original art at Open Studios this May

Self-taught watercolour artist Angela Hewitt offers half-price original artwork across three Open Studios dates this May
Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay
8, May 2026·2 min read

Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

StoneCrabs Theatre launches immersive promenade walks uncovering the Isle of Wight's hidden heritage
Pic 1. Completed mural adjacent to Sandown Station at Los Altos, credit
8, May 2026·3 min read

Young people lead Sandown Station transformation with murals, art and photography

Young people transform Sandown Station through art, photography and community placemaking projects
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