Ventnor Fringe
A wonderland of pop-up bars and boutique venues, featuring more than 300 artists from across the world! Ventnor Fringe will return to take over a whole host of eclectic venues from 18-27 July 2025.
What's On
A unique Island tradition, during Ventnor Fringe the Isle of Wight’s southernmost town is totally transformed into a whole world of pop up venues and bars in every conceivable space, hosting over 100 different shows.
From the best new comedians and up and coming bands to truly barmy events like improvised hip hop in a Laundrette or a 1930’s Parisian ‘Book Bus’ the Fringe has something for everyone!
Pick and choose which ticketed events to see or simply explore the many free events on offer.
The first wave of the 2025 line-up includes:
- Audiences will be fully immersed in ARCADE, a unique experience inspired by the aesthetic of 1980s’ video games. Taking place in a completely dark shipping container, the show uses 360 degree binaural sound and sensory effects. The show has been developed by Darkfield who create innovative experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre.
- A delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more in Opera Up Close’s new production of Opera Cocktail. Performing sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist, performed by the UK’s brightest and best.
- Answer the call and become a hero in It’s Your Role as a troupe of professional actors brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life!
- Early comedy highlights include the return of Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Ahir Shah’s Pick of the Fringe, top comedy podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime as well as new material from Josie Long, Jessica Fostekew and local favorites Quivers and Jack’s Comedy Club.
- Quentin Blake’s classic tale Mrs Armitage on Wheels recreated on stage by Scoot Theatre in their interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors.
Getting There
From Southampton: Set sail to East Cowes with your car and up to 7 passengers, or hop on our hi-speed Red Jet service as a foot passenger and arrive in West Cowes in under 30 minutes. Onward bus connections are available from both our Island terminals.
By car: You'll find Ventnor on the Island's southern coast - see the route here.
By bus: From West Cowes, take the Southern Vectis no.1 to Newport, or from East Cowes, take the no. 5 to Newport. Change bus in Newport to the no. 3 for Ventnor. Plan your journey here.
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