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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.

27, July 2019·1 min read

Head to Ventnor this weekend and join in celebrations for the tenth Ventnor Fringe Festival

There truly is something for everyone this weekend at the tenth Ventnor Fringe Festival. Head to Ventnor this weekend and we're sure you'll find plenty to entertain and enrich your soul.

Barney Artist performing at Ventnor Fringe

31, July 2019·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival smashes box office records on tenth anniversary: Dates for 2020 announced

The Box Office records were smashed with almost 6,500 tickets for Ventnor Fringe Festival being sold. It's no wonder those performing fall in love with this town and want to return.

5, August 2019·1 min read

Come to see the Ventnor Giant mural and share your selfies with us

If you come to see the mural, please do share your photos by tagging the image #VentnorGiantSelfie on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

the number 5 on a green background by Tony Hand

27, November 2019·1 min read

Help Ventnor Exchange celebrate their fifth birthday this Saturday

The Exchange has been adding value to Ventnor's offering for five years now and the town wouldn't be the same without them

5, December 2019·1 min read

Want to perform at Ventnor Fringe Festival in 2020? Applications now open

If you'd like to perform at Ventnor Fringe next year, register as early as possible to be in with the best change of obtaining the slots you’d like

6, March 2020·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival announce their first confirmed acts for 2020

Ventnor Fringe Festival returns this July and brings with it a great variety of live music, comedy, theatre, fun for the kids and loads more. Check out the first round of announcements

20, May 2020·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival takes a year out in light of Coronavirus: Expect something in its place though

The thousands who take part in or visit Ventnor Fringe Festival will be disappointed to hear of the cancellation, but organisers still hope to mark the occasion in a special, creative way

4, August 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: ‘I May Destroy You’ actor launches new opportunity platform for young Islanders

Brave Island is a new dedicated platform for 14 to 25-year-olds on the Isle of Wight who are interested in the arts and creative industries. And for those who didn't even know they might be

6, November 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: Exciting new creative opportunities for 14 to 25-year-old Islanders

If you have children or grandchildren on the Isle of Wight who are aged 14-25 let them know about Brave Island

7, January 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe announce dates for 2021: Now extended to a socially distanced ten days

After having to cancel the 2020 festival, for this year the Ventnor Fringe team have designed it with social distancing in mind. See the details within

4, March 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival is back for 2021: Dates now announced

It's the news that many have been waiting for - the return of Ventnor Fringe Festival

24, March 2021·1 min read

Government needs to help festival organisers, says Isle of Wight MP

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, is calling on the Government to launch a pooled reinsurance scheme to help festival organisers to plan with confidence

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