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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.

15, August 2011·1 min read

Free Music Gig Tonight at La Falaise Open Air Theatre

Ventnor Guitar Club will be performing a free gig at the new Open Air Theatre in Ventnor (up behind the La Falaise car park)

3, July 2023·2 min read

Free Will and Other Myths: A thought-provoking journey at Ventnor Fringe Festival this July

Ventnor Fringe Festival anticipates record-breaking sales; 'Free Will and Other Myths' promises intriguing performances

26, July 2022·1 min read

Fringe Friday: Live music all day and night from top quality musicians

Fringe Fridays brings the chance to experience live music from bands you may never have heard of before, and some you already love

Inside the old Ingrams building © Maria Bell Photography

30, August 2023·2 min read

From builder’s yard to artistic space: Ventnor Exchange’s vision for Ingram’s Yard

Ventnor Exchange plans to transform Ingram's Yard into a dynamic creative community space - here's how you can help them start that journey

Ian Boyd, Claire Hector and Nigel George on Culver Parade

2, July 2023·3 min read

From Cockney car dealers to climate crusader: Claire Hector joins Surviving the Apocalypse panel

Claire Hector, the multifaceted environmental advocate, joins the OnTheWight and The Book Bus Surviving the Apocalypse panel discussion

20, August 2011·1 min read

Fun Packed Final Day For The Ventnor Fringe Festival

Another great day of live music, live art, dance, theatre, spoken word and more at Ventnor Fringe Festival. Come done and join in with the fun.

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

garrett millerick talking into a microphone

17, July 2021·2 min read

Garrett Millerick’s third standup show is coming to Fringe: ‘You’d be silly not to come’

Garrett Millerick’s previous two standup shows have been ‘Critically acclaimed sell out smash hits’ - You can see his third show at Ventnor Fringe

22, July 2021·1 min read

Gerard Harris returns to Ventnor Fringe with two comedy shows

Not one, but two shows over three performances. There are no excuses to miss Gerard Harris as he returns to Ventnor Fringe Festival once again

Tatty Devine Lobster Necklace Workshop tools

23, June 2022·2 min read

Get natty with these Tatty Devine necklace workshops at Ventnor Fringe

Go lobster or bunting crazy with these great Tatty Devine necklace workshops at Ventnor Fringe Festival. Here's how to book

24, February 2023·1 min read

Get ready for a psychedelic adventure with Flamingods at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023

Ventnor Fringe Festival announces Flamingods as their first act, with a "pay what you want" scheme. Tickets selling fast

6, July 2023·2 min read

Get Ready for EarsPeeled’s unique Day @ The Fringe – returning with a stellar line-up

EarsPeeled makes an exciting return to Ventnor Fringe, featuring a range of eclectic artists from far and wide

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