Ventnor Fringe

About

Art festival on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Fringe, the Isle of Wight's multi award winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor, is set to return from the 17 July until 26 July 2026.

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 surrounding coastline to become a stage for hundreds of performances, with venues in even the most unlikely locations.

Performances at various locations in Ventnor

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