Entertainment Guide: May 2025

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley Live at Shanklin Theatre 

Friday 16th May 

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Bob Marley’s greatest hits at this fantastic stage show. Combining superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented band recreate the timeless hits; Could You Be Loved, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Is This Love, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff, One Love and many more reggae classics. 

This two-hour spectacular tribute show showcases the magic of Marley, 

capturing the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon. This invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by this dynamic band, comprising of seven talented musicians and singers. Having worked with reggae greats including The Original Wailers, Musical Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Aswad, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Errol Dunkleyand more – the band members have a pedigree second to none. 

Tickets: £29 from www.shanklintheatre.com

Tel: 01983 868000 

Swift & Styles – The Tribute Concert at Retro Staycations, Ryde 

Saturday 7th June, gates open 5:30pm show starts 8pm

Prepare for ultimate feel- good pop party dedicated to music of pop icons Taylor Swift and Harry Styles! 

Jack Up Events are staging an award-winning extravaganza with this incredible outdoor concert that will feature stunning costume changes, dancers and a mesmerising production bringing these larger- than-life pop stars to life with spot-on vocals, looks and charm. Sing and dance along to smash hits Shake It Off, It Was, Cruel Summer, Sign of the Times, I Knew You Were Trouble, Watermelon Sugar plus many One Direction classics! Island singer- songwriter Emellia will be warming up the crowd beforehand. 

Open to all ages, come and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere and savour delicious food and drink from local traders at this picturesque farm site. Free parking, posh loos, bring your own chair or blanket and sit back and enjoy the party! 

Tickets £21 plus booking fee, book today at www.jackupevents.co.uk 

The Great Swing Picnic at Northwood House 

Saturday 19th July from 6:30pm 

Hurry! Gather your friends, dress to impress and dance on down to Northwood House in Cowes for the Great Swing Picnic! With it’s cool vintage vibe, dance the night away on the lawns to up- tempo sound of New Orleans dixie-style jazz, swing and gypsy jazz from the 1920’s and 30’s. Headlining the event from London are the incredible Alvar TreeFrogs, supported by the Island’s own Gramophone Fun Band. It’s going to be a picnic party not to miss! 

More info at www.northwoodhouse.org/events & tickets from the Price is Wight. 

The Cowes Annual ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Northwood House 

Sunday 1st June, 12pm to 6pm

Join in one of the Island’s favourite free events by bringing friends and family to enjoy a huge free community ‘picnic in the park’ event at Northwood House in Cowes. There’ll be an arena with free kid’s entertainment and live music through the afternoon on the LawnStage, so you can relax and enjoy the moment. Fun Dog show from 2pm, with bar and tearoom also available. 

www.northwoodhouse. org/event