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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.

Work by five artists exhibiting in the Curios show

18, July 2022·4 min read

CURIOS: Spotlight on five artists exhibiting at art_house_life during Ventnor Fringe

Part one of two features focusing on five of the artists exhibiting at the art_house_life show as part of Ventnor Fringe Festival

Ian Boyd, Claire Hector and Nigel George on Culver Parade

2, July 2023·3 min read

From Cockney car dealers to climate crusader: Claire Hector joins Surviving the Apocalypse panel

Claire Hector, the multifaceted environmental advocate, joins the OnTheWight and The Book Bus Surviving the Apocalypse panel discussion

14, June 2023·1 min read

Quantum Theatre returns with Beatrix Potter’s magical tales at Ventnor Fringe

Grab your tickets for a family fun afternoon

15, July 2024·9 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival promises eclectic mix of arts and entertainment: Special picks for 2024

Plan your Ventnor Fringe Festival itinerary: Check out these special picks for the 15th year of Ventnor Fringe

13, July 2017·1 min read

Ventnor International Festival: Hottest up-and-coming music heading to town

Book the day off work and head to Ventnor on Friday 11th August for the Ventnor International Festival - a day-long curated programme of the some of the hottest music acts around at the moment - all for just £30.

people in large circle at ventnor fringe festival

21, July 2019·1 min read

Last call for Ventnor Fringe Festival volunteers: Give a few hours and become part of the VFringe family

If you have some spare time, why not get involved? As previous a volunteer says, you’ll meet some of the kindest and most talented people you could imagine, all in this most amazing town.

24, January 2024·1 min read

Drag performer Quivers wins top audience accolade and prize at Ventnor Fringe

Quivers earns audience's top vote and prize at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

13, July 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss Ventnor Artists’ Collective (VAC) Summer Exhibition at Ventnor Fringe

The Summer Exhibition of the Ventnor Artists’ Collective promises to be a sumptuous feast for the senses and will include paintings, ceramics, textiles and the occasional live music.