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Ventnor Fringe Festival

Ventnor Fringe Festival was founded in 2010 by a group of young people living in Ventnor. Taking place in the school summer holidays, the festival has grown each year, with hundreds of acts having performed in a weird and wonderful selection of venues around the town.

“One hell of a homegrown festival….an authentic, bohemian festival experience” The Independent

Below are the latest articles which feature the Fringe.

12, November 2018·3 min read

‘Lift the Lid’ reveals artist commissions

A project aimed at encouraging residents to find out more about the arts and culture on the Isle of Wight announces their public artist commission for Newport, East Cowes and Totland.

kathy williams' place of safety artwork being created on CNC machine

19, July 2024·2 min read

‘Place of Safety’: Kathy Williams’ interactive painting project at Ventnor Fringe: Listen to the podcast to learn more

Kathy Williams pushes boundaries of painting at Ventnor Fringe's new installation. Listen to our conversation with Kathy in the lead up to the event

26, July 2021·2 min read

‘The People’s Republic of the Isle of Wight’ heads to Ventnor Fringe Festival

The People’s Republic of the Isle of Wight combines niche references to the quirks of Island life that will baffle the average grockle, with relatable frustrations, questions and complexities that we all share with about our hometowns, even if we’re not a caulkhead!

albedo marz in art-house-life studio with Borderlands painting series

21, July 2023·3 min read

A journey through six decades of albedo marz’s artistic journey at Ventnor Fringe 2023

Discover albedo marz's six-decade art journey at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023

25, July 2022·1 min read

A variety of Free Fringe events continue today, check them out

Although there's a break for ticketed events today, there are still plenty of Free Fringe events taking place

Rehearsals of After All These Years by Giles Cole

26, July 2021·1 min read

After All These Years: Giles Cole brings his ‘outstanding show’ to Ventnor Fringe Festival

Don't miss this latest production on the Isle of Wight featuring Graham Pountney, Nicholas Day, Hilary Townle and Cath Humphrys. Full details within

9, May 2011·1 min read

Alex Welsford: The Importance Of Being Well (Video)

Alex Welsford and friends perform his latest song, The Importance Of Being Well, for a Ventnor Fringe Festival promo. We love it!

9, June 2022·1 min read

An Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show playing right here in Ventnor, as well as America’s Got Talent winner, Paul Zerdin

Ventnor Fringe Festival is just six weeks away, so make sure you don't miss out on all the fun and start booking your tickets now

4, August 2017·1 min read

An evening of eclectic, contemporary folk with Charlie Dore and Julian Littman

Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span for this very special event.

5, June 2018·1 min read

An evening of eclectic, contemporary folk with Charlie Dore and Julian Littman

Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span for this very special event. Former Islander, Steve Young, opens the concert.

11, July 2021·1 min read

An evening of eclectic, contemporary folk with Charlie Dore and Julian Littman at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span for this very special event

22, July 2021·1 min read

Annette Gregory and Friends play: Jazz and Me at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Book now to hear the rich, smooth vocal tones of jazz singer, Annette Gregory, as she heads to Ventnor Fringe

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