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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.

Sorrel Nation

7, August 2026·2 min read

Ryde singer Sorrel Nation releases Sandy Denny classic

Ryde singer Sorrel Nation releases her take on Sandy Denny's best-known song

Black and white photo of hollow lane godshill

7, August 2026·2 min read

Godshill childhood of Joy Draper recorded in new history society book

New book records Joy Draper's Godshill childhood and years in domestic service

Former Needles Coastguard Rescue Service Station

4, August 2026·1 min read

Plans return for art gallery at former Totland coastguard station

Plans to convert Totland's former coastguard station into an art gallery return

Award-winning families at the Sandown Bay Regatta Hat Parade. Photo by Julian Winslow.

3, August 2026·1 min read

Grand Regatta Hat Parade returns to Sandown’s Eastern Beach on Sunday

Grand Regatta Hat Parade returns to Sandown on Sunday, with £200 prizes

Exterior of Binnel Studios with palm trees and greenery in front of the building

2, August 2026·3 min read

Binnel Studios opens its doors for 12th Summer Exhibition over August Bank Holiday weekend

Seven resident artists open Binnel Studios, St Lawrence, for a three-day summer exhibition. Mark the date in your diary

the young Lovestruck Alley performers standing side to side with their arms crossed and one standing behind the other two with waving hands

2, August 2026·2 min read

Young Islanders bring original musical Lovestruck Alley to Brading stage

Young Isle of Wight performers stage an original free musical at Brading

Medina bookshop from the outside

31, July 2026·2 min read

Sea shanties and author talks lined up at Medina Bookshop during Cowes Week

Medina Bookshop hosts music, author talks and shanties throughout Cowes Week celebrations

Front cover of Union book, showing sand, ice cream fridge magnet, badge and rainbow pins

30, July 2026·2 min read

Free evening celebrates Ryde’s hidden LGBTQ+ history

A free Ryde evening celebrates LGBTQ+ heritage with theatre, storytelling and a book launch

Portrait of masked graffiti artists who worked on Sandown Clown street art

29, July 2026·7 min read

Sten Wash on graffiti, pop art and Sandown’s bid for Culture 2028: Q&A

Street artist Sten Wash discusses graffiti, pop culture and Sandown's bid for Culture 2028

Three people wearing hats and holding hat-related story boks in front of their faces

29, July 2026·3 min read

Books join cash prizes at Sandown’s Grand Regatta Hat Parade

Sandown's Hat Parade returns on Sunday 9th August with books among the prizes

Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

24, July 2026·3 min read

Final weekend of Ventnor Fringe brings shows for all tastes

Ventnor Fringe's final weekend brings magic, Shakespeare, music and much more to the town

Montage of images

23, July 2026·16 min read

Binnel Studios opens its doors for twelfth annual summer exhibition

Seven resident artists open their St Lawrence studios for the annual Binnel Studios Summer Exhibition this August Bank Holiday weekend

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