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    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

    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

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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

  • 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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    man sat at diner table typing on his laptop computer, surrounded by mug, paper, fruit bowl and bright light from window

    Visit Isle of Wight launches dedicated industry website for tourism and hospitality businesses

    Dr Luke Helmer talking with volunteers

    20,000 native oysters returned to the Solent in record-breaking restoration effort

    Protesters in the sea for the Paddle Out Protest

    More than 70 Islanders take to Sandown Bay in sewage clean-up call

    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

  • 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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collage of photos inside Britten-Norman Islander production factory
17, September 2025·2 min read

Britten-Norman achieves major production milestone at Bembridge facility

Britten-Norman achieves major milestone with aircraft production returning to the Isle of Wight
Dave Needham and Jacque Gazzard in flight simulator
14, May 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight High Sheriff enjoys virtual flying experience at Wight Aviation Museum

High Sheriff Jacque Gazzard experiences virtual flying at the Wight Aviation Museum this week
WAM - L-R Paul Carey - Andrew H-J - Helen Blake - Richard Curtis
24, January 2025·1 min read

Wight Aviation Museum welcomes Andrew Hall Jones as Spartan aircraft returns home

Andrew Hall Jones visited the Wight Aviation Museum to assess displays for his father's aircraft
FIGAS Islander plane
8, November 2024·2 min read

Britten-Norman and Falkland Islands strengthen ties with $9.75 million aircraft deal

Falkland Islands Government to modernise aviation with new Britten-Norman aircraft
Helen presents High Sheriff with the Spartan Proposal with members of the WAM Team
28, May 2024·2 min read

High Sheriff backs campaign to repatriate historic ‘Helen of Troy’ aircraft to the Isle of Wight

Aviation heritage celebrated; High Sheriff visits Wight Aviation Museum's historic displays
WAM Volunteers and Stainless Team with Neil Barnden and Patrick Buckland centre
26, May 2024·3 min read

Stainless Games collaborates with Wight Aviation Museum to enhance 3D flight simulation experience

Stainless Games assists Wight Aviation Museum in improving their flight simulation exhibits
Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day 2023 Parachuter landing
22, May 2024·2 min read

Royal Navy Parachute Team set to dazzle at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

Expect an aerial spectacle with the Navy's parachute team at Ryde beach
British Airways Concorde
14, May 2024·1 min read

Former Concorde engineer to unveil secrets of the supersonic jet

Paul Ferguson, ex-Concorde engineer, reveals true stories of the supersonic aircraft
Gavin Stride visiting the Wight Aviation Museum
18, April 2024·2 min read

Wight Aviation Museum honours aviation pioneers with historic photograph presentation

Creative Island Director explores Isle of Wight's rich aviation history at Wight Aviation Museum
Opening 2024 - High Sheriff taking a VR Flight around the Island - with volunteer Dave Needham
21, March 2024·1 min read

Wight Aviation Museum reopens with new exhibits celebrating Isle of Wight’s flight history

Wight Aviation Museum reopens, offering a rich journey through local flight history
The Skeeter XL765 on Display
23, May 2023·2 min read

Discover the Isle of Wight’s aviation legacy: Historic Skeeter helicopter unveiled at Wight Aviation Museum

Skeeter Helicopter, a piece of Isle's rich aviation past, unveiled at Wight Aviation Museum
Mary Ellis in a spitfire - Cam-Ara
3, May 2022·1 min read

Mary Ellis featured on BBC R4 as new Royal Mail stamps celebrating the ‘Spitfire Women’ launched

The Isle of Wight's Spitfire heroine, Mary Ellis, was featured on BBC R4 today in advance of the release of four Royal Mail stamps celebrating the ‘Spitfire Women’
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