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Isle of Arts Festival

The Isle of Arts Festival was founded in 2011 by four Ventorians, Gillian Jenner, Christopher Bonney, Janneke and Philip Oxley.

The festival is set in and around Ventnor and offers a wide range of performances in The Arts, from comedy to dance, theatre to live music.

Below are a selection of articles we’ve published over the years about Isle of Arts Festival.

12, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts: Radio Soop Will Take You Back To The Golden Age Of Radio

Be taken back to the golden age of radio with Radio Soop at Isle of Arts Festival on Saturday 21st April.

18, April 2013·1 min read

Island artists showcase their work in a free Arts Trail around Ventnor 18-21 April

Even if you are not planning to come to one of the 40 plus great events on offer, you really should view the free Arts Trail exhibition.

27, February 2013·2 min read

Isle of Arts: Dr Who celebrated in short story competition

Isle of Arts celebrates 50 years of Dr Who with a short story competition for all ages

13, January 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Festival 2012: Sandi Toksvig, Hardeep Singh Kohli & Aled Jones Confirmed

Lots of interesting things planned for this year's Isle of Arts festival

20, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to see CHAMPS play Ventnor

If you missed the two free CHAMPS gigs at the weekend as part of Record Store Day, worry not, there's another chance to see them in two weeks time at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

29, March 2011·1 min read

Isle of Arts 2011: Passionate About Piano

Four great pianists confirmed for Piano! Piano! part of Isle of Arts Festival

11, April 2011·1 min read

The Hamsters At Isle of Arts: A Few Tickets Left

Get your tickets before they sell out

10, February 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts Festival 2012: Phill Jupitus Confirmed As Headliner

We're very excited about having Phill Jupitus back on the Island and down in Ventnor for the 2012 Isle of Arts Festival in April. Tickets are sure to sell fast. Grabs yours now.

24, April 2012·1 min read

Isle of Arts at Ventnor Library: A Busy And Fun Time Had By All

Tess reports back from all the great Isle of Arts events that took place at Ventnor Library over the last few days.

1, May 2015·1 min read

Who’s coming to see CHAMPS tonight? Some tickets still available

If you haven't booked your tickets in advance, it's not too late. 250 tickets have already flown out of the door, but you can buy yours on the door tonight. It's going to be a great night out.

15, April 2015·1 min read

Lady Sings The Blues at Isle of Arts Festival

Val Wiseman, accompanied by the cream of British jazz musicians such as Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather and Roy Williams bring you Lady Sings the Blues at Isle of Arts Festival 2015.

27, October 2015·1 min read

Sad News: Final curtain for annual Isle of Arts Festival

Organisers of the Isle of Arts festival say the artistic success of the event was not matched by a financial one and the annual event will not return to Ventnor in 2016.

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