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Ventnor Fringe Festival

South East

Overview

Ventnor Fringe brings music, comedy, theatre, cabaret and circus to the Isle of Wight’s south coast. Over ten days, audiences can choose individual shows, explore free performances and discover temporary venues around the town.

Produced by Ventnor Exchange, the festival combines established performers with new artists and shows being developed ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. The Fringe Village in Ventnor Park sits alongside performances in churches, smaller town venues and unexpected spaces, including a 1930s Parisian bus.

Street performances, spoken word, exhibitions and family activities offer different ways to explore the festival, whether visiting for a single show or spending several days in the town.

Line-up

Explore the official programme for shows, free events, workshops and parties.

Festival Attendance: ≈ 2,000 – 4,000 per day

First held: 20102027 edition: 17th

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Location

Ventnor Fringe Festival takes place across Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, with the Fringe Village in Ventnor Park, A3055, Ventnor, PO38 1LE, forming its main hub.

Travel Info

See the official travel page for ferry connections, onward transport and arrival information. Ferries connect the Isle of Wight with Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington, with onward island transport to Ventnor. The town is hilly, so consider the route between venues when planning your visit.

Festival Venue

The Fringe Village brings tented venues, outdoor performances, food stalls and bars to Ventnor Park and neighbouring Flowersbrook. Elsewhere, shows take place in churches, arts venues and smaller temporary spaces around the town and surrounding coastline.

Explore the official venues page for locations and descriptions, and check the access information for your chosen shows.

Tickets

Basic Price Range: Free – £30

Choose individual shows through the official programme, with bookings online, by phone or in person at Ventnor Exchange. The festival’s ticket information page explains the booking options. Club Lunar also offers party wristbands; check their inclusions separately.

How Ticketing Works

  • Individual shows and performances
  • Workshops and family activities
  • Club Lunar parties
  • Free performances and activities

Upgrades and Extras

  • Culture Pass – annual membership offering discounts on participating shows.

Important Ticket Information

Purchase through official festival booking links or Ventnor Exchange, and read the current booking conditions before paying. Check each show’s age guidance, including any enforced 18+ restriction, and allow time to reach the venue: late admission is not guaranteed.

Accommodation

Overnight visitors can arrange hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs or self-catering accommodation in Ventnor and the surrounding area. Staying in town places you close to the main festival venues.

Nearby options include Shanklin and other island towns. If staying outside Ventnor, check transport connections and return services against your final show.

See the festival’s accommodation guidance for nearby areas and travel connections.

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Accessibility

Access varies between venues, and some entrances and performance spaces have steps. Ventnor is hilly, so check both your chosen venue and the route to it before booking.

The official accessibility page provides venue information and explains seating arrangements, quieter spaces and access support. Complimentary personal-assistant tickets are available where required.

The team at Ventnor Exchange can help with venue-specific questions, suitable seating and assistance. Contact +44 (0)1983 716767 or hello@vfringe.co.uk to discuss requirements; bookings cannot be made by email.