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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

    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

    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

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

  • 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.

    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

    people looking at art during open studios

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

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

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

  • Community
    Community
    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

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

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

    ryde town council meeting

    Ryde town council urged to tackle rising number of empty shops

    Ryde Arena - Google Maps

    Ryde Town Council urged to engage with Ryde Arena redevelopment plans

    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

    A field flooded in the winter in Gunville

    Fishing club warns Alvington Manor View homes face flood risk from diverted stream

    three children out on a walk in country holding hands

    Isle of Wight Council calls for more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight 2026

    Art On Your Doorstep painting in Newport

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

    PS Medway Queen at Gillingham Pier

    Medway Queen Club marks 60 years with East Cowes book signing

  • 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.

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    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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Music

The Isle of Wight has a wealth of musical talent which we believe deserves to be celebrated.

Find out about up-and-coming bands and musicians, whether they be popular or classical, as well as those already established.

Read about upcoming gigs and concerts and make sure you don’t miss out.

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
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
Man jumping off a car with audience standing around
30, April 2026·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

Ventnor Fringe returns in July with over 130 shows, street food and late-night clubbing
charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22
29, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

Acclaimed violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones joins the IWSO for a Medina Theatre concert on 16th May 2026
Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick
28, April 2026·2 min read

‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

Dimbola Museum's second 'Jimi and Friends' night drew a packed crowd of festival music fans
Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day
28, April 2026·2 min read

Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

Wolverton Manor hosts its 14th folk and blues festival, raising funds for Brighstone School and cancer care
Cotswold and Newchurch Male Voice Choirs singing in the church
27, April 2026·1 min read

Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

Newchurch Male Voice Choir welcomed Cotswold singers to Shanklin, raising £700 for Age UK
Black and white photo of Ben Allman with his guitar
21, April 2026·1 min read

Tideborn: Isle of Wight indie-folk artist explores nature and change in new three-track EP

Isle of Wight folk artist Ben Allman releases an evocative three-track debut EP
Abbey Brass band standing outside in Ryde dressed in their uniforms and holding their brass instruments
18, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight brass band aims to inspire young audiences with free theme tunes concert

Join Abbey Brass for a free concert showcasing popular music from children’s shows
fugo kid performing on stage at strings venue
16, April 2026·2 min read

Fugo Kid wins Wight Noize 2026 and secures Isle of Wight Festival performance slot

Isle of Wight artist Fugo Kid to perform at festival after winning Wight Noize 2026
Cotswold Male Voice Choir
15, April 2026·1 min read

Cotswold Male Voice Choir to make Isle of Wight debut at free Shanklin concert

Cotswold Male Voice Choir joins Newchurch Male Voice Choir for a free concert benefiting Age UK Isle of Wight
Kindred Found performing on stage at Quay Arts
14, April 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight band Kindred Found to launch debut album at Strings

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