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.

2 November 20261 min read

Island rock covers band SAS headline Strings in Newport on 17th December 2026

27 October 20261 min read

Pianist Arthur Kokerai joins Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra for Britten concerto next week

17 October 20262 min read

Starting Thursday, Ryde hosts Harp on Wight’s 12th festival, a five-day celebration of the harp

29 September 20264 min read

Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale urges support for Sandown's bid to be UK Town of Culture

16 September 20262 min read

Wandering Canadian troubadour Petunia brings genre-defying roots music to Cowes this September

14 September 20262 min read

Prize-winning German trio opened West Wight Arts' new season with masterful, moving performances

13 September 20261 min read

Isle of Wight orchestra shortlisted nationally, with public vote closing soon

9 September 20261 min read

Friendly Ryde mixed voice choir seeks Musical Director; pay open to negotiation

9 September 20262 min read

Russian-born musician Anton Ripatti makes UK debut at Medina Bookshop in Cowes

3 September 20261 min read

Ryde Chorus, a growing 27-strong choir, seeks a new musical director from January 2027

1 September 20262 min read

Dimbola hosted a tribute evening honouring Frankie Miller's music, life and Isle of Wight festival legacy

31 August 20262 min read

Quay Arts marks ten years of funding young Island creatives with showcase

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