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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.

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13, June 2022·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival launches a new podcast series, ‘How to Fringe’

Listen to a conversation with co-director of the Fringe Festival, Jack Whitewood and Joe Plumb, winner of the Rouse Audience Choice Award for tips on 'how to Fringe'

King Stammers at Ventnor Fringe Festival by Julian Winslow

16, June 2022·1 min read

Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival and become part of the Fringe Family

There are many great reasons to volunteer your time to help out at Ventnor Fringe Festival including having great fun, gaining experience and making new friends

20, June 2022·1 min read

EarsPeeled present beautiful music in a beautiful setting at the Ventnor Fringe Festival Village

Imagine sitting in a sunny field, with some of the best live music produced on the Isle of Wight being played for your pleasure. EarsPeeled will be making that a reality at the Ventnor Fringe Festival on 30th July

21, June 2022·1 min read

The Hippie Shakes comes to Ventnor Fringe: A one-woman show set during turbulent 60s and 70s

Set during the turbulent 60s and 70s, this one-woman show combines storytelling, dark humour and live music to tell a truly incredible story

Ventnor Fringe - champs - mixed age audience

23, June 2022·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival Bumper Bonanza Day

There is just one month to wait until the town of Ventnor is transformed into a vibrant hub of arts and culture. Keep an eye on the site today for details of a range of shows on offer

23, June 2022·1 min read

Award-winning Joe Plumb returns to Ventnor Fringe: This time he’s ‘Born to be the Weather Wizard’

If you saw Joe Plumb's award-winning show at Ventnor Fringe in 2021, you won't want to miss this year's offering

Chris Milner with guitar and bottle of wine with two glasses on table

23, June 2022·2 min read

Chris Milner Journeyman brings his Midnight Wine show to Ventnor Fringe Festival

The Yorkshire born Singer / Songwriter, who has been writing since his heart was broken at the age of 15, comes to Ventnor Fringe Festival this July with wine, song and stories

23, June 2022·1 min read

Pippa Reid-Foster and Eva Alkula’s concert of exquisite minimalism focuses on pressing issues affecting our climate

For something completely different, 'Metamorhosis' explores the sound of two string instruments - the Scottish harp and the Finnish kantele (which has a bell-like sound)

23, June 2022·1 min read

Stonecrabs Theatre perform Utter Mess! at Ventnor Fringe Festival

From the team who brought you previous ★★★★★ shows at Ventnor Fringe comes Utter Mess! Common side effects: rise of energy, strong thoughts, bliss and laughter