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    Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for May bank holiday weekend

    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

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

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

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

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    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.

    Photo from three rivers music festival showing people sitting in front of stage

    Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield for May bank holiday weekend

    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

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    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

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    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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Film

The Isle of Wight can boast several film festivals, as well as a handful of film societies and interest groups.

We have many filmmakers living and working on the Island, taking inspiration from their surroundings. With two mainstream cinemas and several venues showing arthouse films, there is something for everyone.

Rowena Amos and crew at Brighton Rocks Film festival with OTW flash
26, June 2023·2 min read

Double win for Isle of Wight’s 9 of Cups Productions at Brighton International Film Festival

9 of Cups Productions celebrates two film victories at Brighton Rocks Festival
Woman walking into the distance by an IW viewpoint
23, June 2023·1 min read

Unearthing spectacular viewpoints on the Isle of Wight: New YouTube series

Discover Isle of Wight's hidden viewpoint gems with Jack and Eleanor's new YouTube series
Bruce filming The Cornfield by Enzo Speight
14, June 2023·1 min read

Watch: A week with Constable’s The Cornfield: Isle of Wight’s cultural enrichment

Watch Bruce Webb's film about the arrival of the National Gallery's beloved painting, The Cornfield, on the Isle of Wight. See if you can spot yourself
Powerboat racing past Ventnor
7, June 2023·1 min read

Captivating Isle of Wight tour in Paul Knights’ latest film: Bikes, Boats and Goats

Discover the Isle of Wight's beauty - and the thrill of powerboat racing - through Paul Knights' captivating latest short film
Film camera set up in front of book shelves with Tony Steyger and Barbara Jane Mackie
1, June 2023·2 min read

People Media UK: Two years of impactful storytelling and local empowerment (updated)

People Media UK marks second anniversary with impactful broadcast partnerships and community engagements - don't miss their films on The One Show
A ventnor wall lizard
26, May 2023·1 min read

Watch: Ventnor Wall Lizards like you’ve never seen them before

Paul Knights captures the enchanting antics of Ventnor Wall Lizards in his latest short film
kyle and lucy walking away from the camera
24, May 2023·2 min read

Walking, wildlife and well-being: A unique YouTube journey on the Isle of Wight

Talk the Walk: How two Isle of Wight residents are sharing the beauty of their Island online
Montage of Mark Collins, Vectis Prodcs car and biker gang
30, April 2023·2 min read

A wave of talent: Speaking to megatsunami thriller, The Last Bastion’s creator (podcast)

Isle of Wight's Vectis Productions auditions local talent for post-apocalyptic thriller, The Last Bastion Trilogy. Listen to our podcast with the film's creator
Deep Sea Mining - Image came from QA
27, April 2023·3 min read

Ocean wonders and ethical dilemmas: Join the deep sea mining conversation at Quay Arts

Explore deep sea mining's impact on art, environment and technology at Quay Arts' enlightening event. Book for your free place
character from post-apocalyptic thriller, "The Last Bastion"
24, March 2023·1 min read

The Last Bastion: Open casting for extras and supporting roles for post-apocalyptic thriller set on the Isle of Wight

If you fancy starring in a post-apocalyptic thriller being filmed on the Isle of Wight, head to the open auditions on Saturday
Aerial view of Southern Water's treatment works
22, March 2023·2 min read

Procam Films produce spectacular documentary on Southern Water’s treatment site (updated)

Procam Films, a homegrown Isle of Wight firm, has created a stunning documentary for Southern Water's treatment site - helping us all understand what happens when we flush the loo
Paul Knights Camera at Castlehaven Bay with surfers in the background
16, March 2023·1 min read

Get your adrenaline pumping with Paul Knights’ incredible surfing and foils short film

Check out Paul Knights' latest short film featuring surfers and windsurfing legends enjoying the waves at Niton
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