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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.

2, July 2023·1 min read

Experience Pete Roth’s jazz fusion: Traditional meets contemporary at Ventnor Fringe

Pete Roth, an acclaimed jazz guitarist, will debut his new trio at Ventnor Fringe, promising an evening of innovative instrumental jazz

Ventnor Fringe Festival - crowds in the park

29, June 2023·1 min read

Join the Ventnor Fringe volunteering family: A gateway to lifelong friendships

Ventnor Fringe Festival thrives through diverse volunteers; if you're up for it enriching experiences and lifelong friendships beckon

26, June 2023·5 min read

Unmissable acts at Ventnor Fringe Festival: Isle of Wight’s summer highlight

Ventnor Fringe Festival brings a summer spectacle of diverse performances to the Isle of Wight - here's our pick of what not to miss

25, June 2023·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe’s hot ticket: Toby Thompson joins ‘Surviving the Apocalypse’ panel

Poet, Toby Thompson, joins 'Surviving the Apocalypse' panel. At time of publishing there are just 16 tickets left, so act fast if you don't want to miss out

22, June 2023·1 min read

Experience the magic of spontaneous Shakespeare at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Experience a new, audience-inspired, improvisational Shakespeare play at every Ventnor Fringe Festival performance. Book now to avoid disappointment

16, June 2023·1 min read

Midsummer Night’s Dream: Quantum Theatre’s magical production at Ventnor Fringe

Quantum Theatre delivers a magical, Shakespearean spectacle at 2023's Ventnor Fringe Festival. Book now to avoid being disappointed

15, June 2023·1 min read

Join Mole and Ratty for adventures at The Wind in the Willows, Ventnor Fringe Festival

Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting Wind in the Willows adaptation at Ventnor Fringe

Aerial view of Ventnor Fringe Big Top at Flowersbrook

15, June 2023·2 min read

Big Top bonanza: A spotlight on Ventnor Fringe Festival’s grand venue

The Big Top at Ventnor Fringe Festival is the place to be this summer! Witness stellar performances from top acts and emerging talents

14, June 2023·1 min read

Quantum Theatre returns with Beatrix Potter’s magical tales at Ventnor Fringe

Grab your tickets for a family fun afternoon

Holly Delefortrie in Sex-Ed revisited © Corrine Cummings

13, June 2023·2 min read

Award-winning ‘Sex-Ed Revisited’ hits Ventnor Fringe after Brighton success

Interactive solo artist and comedian, Holly Delefortrie, offers a humorous yet educational journey through sex education at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival

12, June 2023·5 min read

Exciting new works expected from IW Creative Network’s 2023 bursary winners

IW Creative Network unveils bursary awardees, showcasing promising talent in Isle of Wight

10, June 2023·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival unveils DARKFIELD’s latest immersive experience: ARCADE (updated)

Experience DARKFIELD's ARCADE, an immersive theatre odyssey, using nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic of 1980’s video games, at Ventnor Fringe Festival

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