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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.

Distorted abstract painting showing the silhouette of a figure

15, July 2024·2 min read

Art meets technology: art_house_life showcases AI and traditional media exclusively during Ventnor Fringe

Nineteen artists merge AI with tradition at this year's free art_house-life show as part of Ventnor Fringe Festival

Woman wearing mini bunting necklace at Tatty Devine Fringe Workshop

13, July 2024·1 min read

Unleash your creativity with Tatty Devine’s necklace-making workshops at Ventnor Fringe

Tatty Devine offers two exclusive jewellery-making workshops at the Ventnor Fringe

revel puck circus - woman on a high swing

11, July 2024·1 min read

Celebrate World Fringe Day with savings on Ventnor Fringe Festival performances

Ventnor Fringe Festival marks World Fringe Day with a 10% discount on certain shows

Crowds walking through the park for Ventnor Fringe Festival

10, July 2024·3 min read

Free Fringe: Just some of the events you can soak up for free at Ventnor Fringe

Enjoy art, music, and more with free events throughout Ventnor Fringe Festival

9, July 2024·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival to offer convenient Park and Ride Shuttle Bus service

The new Ventnor Fringe Shuttle Bus makes it easier to get between all the different venues

7, July 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Lit zine offers free writing workshops to LGBTQ+ people and allies

Celebrated storyteller spearheads inclusive writing event as part of Island Pride

Characters from 'murder she didn't write' on the stairs

4, July 2024·2 min read

Unleash your inner detective at Murder, She Didn’t Write shows at Ventnor Fringe

'Murder, She Didn’t Write' expands its unique, comedic mystery to the Ventnor Fringe Festival. Book now for one of the three possible dates

1, July 2024·1 min read

Discover the roots of 2 Tone music at Ventnor Fringe with author Daniel Rachel

One for all the Rudies out there. Daniel Rachel to discuss the impactful 2 Tone movement this Ventnor Fringe

Zedhead illustration of alien head and monolith

29, June 2024·2 min read

Zedhead – stop-motion film makes its debut at Ventnor Fringe with two exclusive screenings

'Zedhead': A Ventnor creative's eighteen-month stop-motion film journey unfolds at Ventnor Fringe with 'pay what you can' tickets to two screenings

The three band members of Second Time Around performing on stage

24, June 2024·1 min read

Second Time Around brings a medley of folk and world music to Ventnor Fringe

Experience the versatile vocal talent of Second Time Around at the Ventnor Fringe. Book now

19, June 2024·2 min read

Piano Smashers continues to move audiences from Brighton to Edinburgh: Book now for Ventnor Fringe shows

Book now for Piano Smashers. A compelling emotional rollercoaster of a play about an unwanted inheritance

Young people networking at the future works event

18, June 2024·2 min read

Future Works: A panel discussion and networking event for aspiring creatives

Connect and collaborate with industry leaders at creative careers event at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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