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Audience watching Free Fringe acts on the bandstand in Ventnor|The Ventnor Exchange Arena pitched at Flowers Brook|Audience members leaving The Bosco Theatre at night time|Aerial acrobat show on the scaffold tower
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© Julian Winslow | The Ventnor Exchange Arena | The Bosco Theatre
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Ventnor Fringe Festival 2025 wraps up with record-breaking success

Ventnor Fringe Festival came to a close on Sunday evening after ten days filled with creativity, performance and celebration.

The small town on the south coast of the Isle of Wight welcomed audiences to more than 130 shows, spanning theatre, comedy, live music and dance.

Highest ever ticket sales
This year saw a record-breaking number of tickets sold, with the Ventnor Fringe box office reporting just under 13,000 sales – the highest in the festival’s history.

The Ventnor Exchange Arena pitched at Flowers Brook
The Ventnor Exchange Arena  © Julian Winslow

It marks a significant moment for the independent event, which continues to grow its reach and reputation each year.

A thank you and a call for feedback
Organisers extended a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Ventnor Fringe such a special one.

Audience members leaving The Bosco Theatre at night time
The Bosco Theatre© Julian Winslow

They are inviting the public to share their thoughts by completing the Feedback Form.

Support the future of the festival
For those who enjoyed this year’s festival and want to see it return, the team is encouraging donations via their website to help secure its future.

Aerial acrobat show on the scaffold tower
© Julian Winslow

28 July 2025
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