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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.

10, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Children’s Festival promises a truly unique experience later this week

From this Thursday the brilliant Quay Arts Centre in Newport will be transformed into a three-day hub of activity and fun for families with incredible performances, spell binding storytelling, magical experiences, mad games and wicked workshops!

Hidden Histories of women on the isle of wight - illustration by Sarah Rae Redrup

15, July 2023·1 min read

Immerse yourself in Isle of Wight’s rich women’s history with artist-led zine workshop

Explore Isle of Wight's untold women's histories in this free artistic workshop at Ventnor 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.

23, May 2018·2 min read

Ventnor bandstand to close for summer repairs, reopening with deck chair and ice cream offer (updated)

The Blakes have been operating on Ventnor beach for many decades, but from next summer, Southern Water want to commercialise the bandstand, offering 'tenants' the chance to sell ice creams and hire out deck chairs.

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)

albedo marz in art-house-life studio with Borderlands painting series

21, July 2023·3 min read

A journey through six decades of albedo marz’s artistic journey at Ventnor Fringe 2023

Discover albedo marz's six-decade art journey at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023

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

24, June 2011·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe: Jack Speaks To Calder John (podcast)

Vectis Radio presenter Calder John speaks to Jack Whitewood from Ventnor Fringe Festival

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

30, May 2023·1 min read

Catch a glimpse of psychiatry through comedic lens at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Learn the secret to happiness, the best way to escape from a locked ward and the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychic at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Kris Birkin and Slombers Woke at the Kashmir Tent

30, June 2021·1 min read

Slingshot Records Presents Slombers Woke and Kris Birkin at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Slombers Woke and Kris Birkin and The Fallen Riders perform live at Ventnor Fringe Festival with support from Phil Oswald and Mike Jolliff. Book today to avoid disappointment

4, August 2011·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2011: Book Your Tickets Now

Make sure you book your tickets for events taking place as part of the Ventnor Fringe festival in two weeks time. They will sell out fast.

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