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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

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

Distorted abstract painting showing the silhouette of a figure

25, July 2024·5 min read

Contemporary photography and live performances wrap up art_house_life’s annual exhibition

Last few days to catch Ventnor Fringe's art_house_life exhibition; interactive events and live performances scheduled

13, June 2024·1 min read

Critically acclaimed ‘The Last King of Porn’ comes to Ingram’s Yard for Ventnor Fringe

A darkly comic journey awaits in "The Last King of Porn" drama this Ventnor Fringe. Book now to secure your seat

17, July 2019·3 min read

Curating 1930’s Parisian Book Bus for Ventnor Fringe a labour of love, hosts tell OnTheWight

The Book Bus is one of our favourite places at the Ventnor Fringe Festival. We were interested to recently learn more about how the incredible range of books for sale are selected and more about the hosts, Jen and Tom.

Work by five artists exhibiting in the Curios show

18, July 2022·4 min read

CURIOS: Spotlight on five artists exhibiting at art_house_life during Ventnor Fringe

Part one of two features focusing on five of the artists exhibiting at the art_house_life show as part of Ventnor Fringe Festival

Work by six artists exhibiting in the Curios show

20, July 2022·6 min read

CURIOS: Spotlight on six artists exhibiting at art_house_life during Ventnor Fringe

Second feature focusing on six of the artists exhibiting at the art_house_life show as part of Ventnor Fringe Festival

Flyers for the bands Mouth and Pet Lounge showing the band members

17, July 2023·2 min read

Debut performances from Mouth, Pet Lounge and Muffy with EarsPeeled’s A Day at the Fringe mini festival

Debuting at Ventnor Fringe, new Isle of Wight indie artists with a rich pedigree promise a memorable showcase - ten hours of music all for just £20

11, August 2016·1 min read

Dirty Blondes play the Winter Gardens as part of Ventnor Fringe

This young, all-female indie rock band from Camden, London, has a punk royalty connection. They'll be performing their own work at the Winter Gardens on Thursday afternoon at 4pm.

Children surrounded by cardboard in the park

21, July 2024·1 min read

Discover a myriad of performances at Ventnor Fringe this week

Ventnor Fringe offers a blend of free events, tickets shows and enthralling art exhibitions

5, July 2023·2 min read

Discover the beauty of movement at Honeybourne Jewellery’s Pop-Up exhibition this Fringe

Honeybourne Jewellery celebrates 20 years with an intimate pop-up art exhibition

22, July 2023·2 min read

Discover the magic of literature with the return of the much-loved Ventnor Book Bus

Make a visit to The Book Bus and you’ll see why it comes up time and again in people’s lists of favourite spaces at the Fringe. Open daily from Saturday (22nd) until Friday (29th)

17, July 2024·1 min read

Discover the magic of literature with the return of the much-loved Ventnor Book Bus

This year the pop-up bookshop in a 1930s Parisian Bus is open on the Fridays and Saturdays of Ventnor Fringe, rather than throughout, so make sure you visit on those days

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