More than 50 new shows have been added to the line up of this year’s Ventnor Fringe, with organisers promising this is just scratching the surface of what is set to be the biggest edition ever hosted.
Transforming the Island’s southernmost town from 17th-26th July 2026, the festival has grown into an unmissable event famous for its pop up venues and hosting hundreds of shows, spanning theatre, comedy, cabaret, circus, music and children’s shows.
Edinburgh previews and headline acts
Heading to Ventnor for special previews ahead of their Edinburgh runs are Frisky’s Remix Roulette, the Matriarch of Twisted Pop Cabaret, hilarious and anarchic The Mr Thing Show and comedians like Felicity Ward, Sam Nicoresti, Tom Ballard, Lara Ricote, Tom Ward, Lil Wenker, Li Jin Hao, Lou Wall and Thor Stenhaug.
Impressionist Jess Robinson will be bringing her unique take on Elton John’s greatest hits, while Fishing 4 Chips follow up on their smash hit ‘It’s Gunna Blow’ swapping Pompeii for Troy in Burning Down the Horse. Award winning duo A&E Comedy’s make their Ventnor Fringe debut with Do All The Things which promises a joyous middle finger to despair and disconnection.
Festival favourites return
Elsewhere festival favorites Impromptu Shakespeare will be inventing new plays by the Bard every night, while Frankie Monroe returns to host the new Pick n Mix, a showcase of the festival’s more alternative humour.
How to get tickets
To explore more than 60 shows already on sale check out the website. Tickets and information is also available from the Ventnor Exchange.
The full programme will be announced at the end of April.
News shared by Jack on behalf of Ventnor Fringe Festival. Ed
