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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.

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

Peoples republic of the Isle of Wight

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!

27, July 2021·2 min read

Postponed: Interested in The Arts? Come and explore ‘Why The Arts make us happy’ (updated)

There’s a great panel, from across the arts, exploring ‘What is it about The Arts that makes us happy?’ Thursday, 3-4pm at Ventnor Arts Club: Hosted by OnTheWight and the Book Bus. Come along

King Stammers at Ventnor Fringe Festival by Julian Winslow

29, July 2021·2 min read

Still plenty to see and do at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Ventnor Fringe Festival offers a great big dose of arts and culture, in this beautiful seaside town. There's still time to see live music, theatre, comedy and more

audience clapping at Ventnor Fringe

2, August 2021·1 min read

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite Ventnor Fringe act – they could win an award and £500

Over 8.500 tickets were sold over Ventnor Fringe Festival with over 200 performances. Vote for your favourite and they could win an award and a cash prize

Nick Painless with Voodoo Raven-Paul Field

18, August 2021·1 min read

Operation Geranium Live at Ventnor Fringe Festival: Listen to Nick Painless’s podcast

Nick Painless from Vectis Radio was on the scene and managed to grab some time with the Aspire Creative Hub, Knucklehead, Any Road and Voodoo Raven

Joe Plumb with his award

24, November 2021·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival announce the first Audience Choice Award-winner

A worthy winner! Well done to all those who voted and to the winner for this great show that sold out at Ventnor Fringe

Ventnor Fringe performer on the bandstand in the park July 2021 by Julian Winslow

23, January 2022·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2022: Sign up to take part in the twelfth instalment

Ventnor Fringe had its most successful year yet in 2021, breaking all box office records. To take part in this incredible showcase of creative talent sign up today

Goat Girl

27, April 2022·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival: Music, comedy, theatre and lots more at the 2022 Fringe event

There are around 150 shows expected at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival, with tickets now on sale for the first acts

CHAMPS in a greenhouse © Holly Fernando

19, May 2022·3 min read

CHAMPS joins exciting music lineup at Ventnor Fringe Festival

As part of Fringe Fridays, CHAMPS join among others The Big Moon, Goat Girl and Tonstartssbandht

Storytelling graphics

21, May 2022·2 min read

Island Storytellers all set for ‘A Summer of Stories’

The first event takers place this coming Tuesday at Ventnor Exchange. Check out details of where you can see the Island Storytellers over the next few months

Paul Zerdin-

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

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