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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
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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

  • News
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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

    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

    A field flooded in the winter in Gunville

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

  • 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.

woman with film camera on her shoulders
24, April 2026·1 min read

Casting call for Isle of Wight boys aged 10–14 for BFI-funded short film

BAFTA-winning casting agency seeks 10 to 14-year-old boy for paid film role - no acting experience necessary
Marion with her Victorian puppets
23, April 2026·3 min read

Puppetry festival brings world masks and marionettes to Department in Ryde

A global puppetry exhibition and workshop programme has arrived at Department in Ryde
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
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
17, April 2026·2 min read

Power Station documentary explores how friendships can be forged and communities enriched

The film is about how an atomised community can come together around a shared goal and collaborate to create a positive outcome for everyone
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
Artist designed skateboards in the exhibition
15, April 2026·5 min read

Freshwater skatepark fundraiser launches with packed opening night and skate deck art auction

A skate deck art auction is raising funds for a new Freshwater skatepark
Person filming a man climbing out of a large plastic tube at robin hill country park in jan 2024
15, April 2026·2 min read

Robin Hill Adventure Park launches behind-the-scenes documentary series on YouTube

A new documentary series charts the transformation of Robin Hill Adventure Park from within
people seated in st catherines church attending the screening of the emergency briefing
15, April 2026·5 min read

Climate crisis documentary sparks action at Ventnor community screening

Around 80 people gathered in Ventnor to watch a landmark climate crisis documentary
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
hideous head sculpture on Bouldnor Beach
14, April 2026·1 min read

Mystery sculpture appears on Bouldnor Beach (updated)

A mystery sculpture has appeared on Bouldnor Beach, fixed to wartime remains
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