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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.

People sitting around at Harbourside at Ventnor Fringe

7, July 2021·1 min read

Become a volunteer and join the Ventnor Fringe Festival family today

Ventnor Fringe Festival is just around the corner and welcomes volunteers from all ages and backgrounds. Register today if you want to take part

Man sitting crossed legged next to a record player and on cards with writing

11, July 2021·1 min read

StammerMouth presents the award-winning ‘Just A Few Words’ at Ventnor Fringe

Winner of the TicketSource Festival Favourite Award, Cardiff Fringe 2018 this darkly comic grapple with the awkward task of expression, invites you into the mind of a person who stammers

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

13, July 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2021: Everything you need to know now that restrictions are changing

Ventnor Fringe Festival have been putting lots of planning in place to ensure everyone can take part, at a level that feels comfortable for them

Rehearsals of After All These Years by Giles Cole

16, July 2021·3 min read

Comedy-drama ‘After All These Years’ comes to Ventnor Fringe and Apollo Theatre

There are several opportunities to see this latest production on the Isle of Wight featuring Graham Pountney, Nicholas Day, Hilary Townle and Cath Humphrys. Full details within

garrett millerick talking into a microphone

17, July 2021·2 min read

Garrett Millerick’s third standup show is coming to Fringe: ‘You’d be silly not to come’

Garrett Millerick’s previous two standup shows have been ‘Critically acclaimed sell out smash hits’ - You can see his third show at Ventnor Fringe

Tatty Devine workshop - showing materials and tools

19, July 2021·1 min read

Tatty Devine founders help you get crafty at Ventnor Fringe Festival

The two workshops with Tatty Devine founders will have you getting crafty and help you create your very own necklace at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

22, July 2021·1 min read

Gerard Harris returns to Ventnor Fringe with two comedy shows

Not one, but two shows over three performances. There are no excuses to miss Gerard Harris as he returns to Ventnor Fringe Festival once again

Yellow Curtain at Ventnor Fringe with person peering around it

23, July 2021·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe launches the Rouse/Fringe Awards: News OnTheWight is proud to support it

Rouse Limited and Ventnor Fringe Festival have launched two prestigious awards in collaboration with News OnTheWight. One that audiences can vote for, the other selected by the staff and volunteer team. Find out how you can to get involved

Circus act being performed in the Magpie Tent

24, July 2021·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival: Don’t miss these acts

Ventnor Fringe Festival offers a great big dose of arts and culture, spread over ten days in this beautiful seaside town. Come and join in this week

26, July 2021·2 min read

Postponed: Come and join us and a talented panel while we all explore ‘What is it about The Arts that makes us happy’, this Thursday at Ventnor Fringe (updated)

In this collaboration between OnTheWight and The Book Bus, a talented panel will go on a light-hearted, insightful and stimulating exploration, looking at why we love the things we do; why The Arts have never been more important; and why it all matters. Places limited, so book now

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