Ventnor Fringe

Start: Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00AM
End: Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:00PM

Discover the best new music, comedy and theatre at the Isle of Wight's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe. Taking place over 10 days the festival transforms the Island's southernmost town and surrounding coastline to become a stage for hundreds of performances, with venues in even the most unlikely locations. From cutting-edge cabaret to spectacular circus, the Fringe offers something for everyone, all set within a unique setting in the heart of a National Landscape and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Events take place in tents, ancient churches, secret coves and enchanting woodlands, local's front rooms and even a 1930s Parisian bus! Press Reviews "One hell of a homegrown festival....an authentic, bohemian festival experience" The Independent "..rapidly becoming the country's most surprising and inspirational multidisciplinary arts festival" The Sunday Times "With its balmy microclimate, the Isle of Wight’s south tip is an idyllic setting for this bijou festival." The Telegraph “Head to the hilly streets of Ventnor… for alt festivities – with a side order of beachy vibes. Art lovers will discover a whole creative world.” Time Out