Community music in the courtyard 2026

20 February 2026

Community music in the courtyard

Join us in our courtyard from April 05 to October 11 for some live community music Sundays! Featuring a range of genres to entertain everyone, it's the perfect way to unwind with friends and family.
Delicious food and drinks are available in the café too!


All performances will be outdoors within the courtyard, and may be cancelled at short notice due to inclement weather.


Community music in the Courtyard dates, times and performers below.

  • 5 April - Easter Sunday

    • Chris Mezza - 11 to 11.45am
    • Ricky J - 12.15 to 1 pm
    • Chris Mezza - 1.15 to 2 pm




  • 17 May - Rydabus weekend

    • Double Take - 11 to 11.45 pm
    • Melodic Choir Sing 4 Health - 12.15 to 1pm
    • Boogie Woogie Sister - 1.30 to 2.15 pm

  • 6 and 7 June - Open Farm Sunday weekend

    Saturday 6 June

    • Ricky J - 11am to  11.45am
    • Ricky J - 12pm to  12.30pm
    • Isle of Wight Ukers  - 1.15 pm to 2 pm

    Sunday 7 June:

    • Marie Smith - 11 to 11.45am  
    • Brading Community Choir - 1 to 2 pm

  • 26 July - School holidays

    • Chris Mezza - 11 to 11.45pm
    • Boogie Woogie Sisters - 12.15 to 1 pm
    • Just Sing Choir - 1.30 to 2.15 pm






  • 31 August - Bank Holiday Monday

    • Marie Smith - 11 to 11.45am
    • Brading Community Choir - 12.15 to 1 pm  
    • Chris Mezza - 1.30 to 2.30pm




  • 11 October - Wightrider weekend

    • Double Take - 11 to 11.45am
    • Boogie Woogie Sisters - 12.15 to 1pm 
    • Marie Smith - 1.30 to 2.30pm




  • 27 September - IOW Donkey Sanctuary Dog Show

    • Boogie Woogie Sisters - 11am to 11.45 am
    • Marie Smith - 12.15pm to 1 pm


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