Happy holidays!

Here are a few of August’s highlights….

June was ace and July will be even better, with 43 events listed already. For example

May was amazing! June will be even better. Go to Menu -Events for details.

Some highlights from May

A vast array of events in May are listed on the Events page, but here are a few highlights to tempt you.

Dancing in the May Day dawn at the Longstone

The Unthanks at Quay Arts Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th

Events in April 2026 are listed in the Events page – see menu.

Last month

See Events for March performances, clubs etc.

In February – Kashmir Fringe raised money for Quay Arts.

See Events for what’s happening in February.

Last month

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

See Events page to find out what January has in store.

What an amazing month December is. Christmas concerts galore, Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival with added folk music, a brand new mumming troupe and Midwinter Revels at Quay Arts. Add a visit by Steeleye Span to make this a month to remember.

Full details of all these events can be found on the Events page.

Enjoy November. Here are some highlights. More events can be found on the Events page.

Sat 1 Samhain at the Star Coffee and Ale House Ryde.with The Anywhens and Eye of the Dawn dancers. 19.00 Booking essential £22.38 http://eventbrite.co.uk

Sun 2 Songwriter Charlie Dore and Julian Litman at the Apollo Theatre Newport in aid of Age UK 19.30 booking.apollo-theatre.org.uk

Sat 8 Playford Ball at East Cowes Town Hall with live music. 14.00-16.00. £8 pay on the door includes tea/coffee/squash. Playford dances are rather more sedate than normal barn dances, and a bit more complicated, so some folk dance experience is useful. All dances will be taught and walked through. Dressing up in period costumes, folk dance costumes or posh modern clothing is encouraged, but not necessary.

Sat 15 and Sun 16 Donal O’Riain plays traditional Irish Gypsy and Eastern European music at Monkton Arts Ryde with JC on guitar. 19.00 £15 Booking essential. http://www.monktonarts.co.uk

Sun 16 Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts Newport. Guests: Hunter Muskett and support Gilkicker Weevils. 19.00 start. Free entry. Donations