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Our original home. Think of it as the town’s front room, filled with decent coffee, tasty cocktails, comfy sofas, music, board games, quiz nights, comedy, parties, talks and everything in between.
Ingrams Yard, located a few minutes walk from the Exchange, is our new site which we are transforming into a place for making, learning and creating. It’s also home to markets and events.
The Ventnor Exchange Arena is our largest venue. A beautiful Italian designed Big Top that can be transported anywhere to host the very best new circus, dance, theatre, comedy and music.
Created by Ventnor Exchange, Ventnor Fringe is the Isle of Wight’s largest arts festival.
Over 10 days you can discover performers from around the world.
Help us make something incredible
Get the most out of what we offer for just £35/year with a Culture Pass, a great way to save money by accessing 2for1 ticket deals on loads of shows and events throughout the year, across our different venues and events. Find out more
Love the Fringe? Help us secure its future.
Each year the Ventnor Fringe Guarantee Fund has to raise around 10% of the costs of the festival from supporters and sponsors.
Becoming a Supporter or Patron of the Fringe is the best way to ensure the long term future of the Fringe
Ventnor Exchange is on a mission to help transform creative opportunities on the Isle of Wight.
We work day in and day out to help improve our community; helping to stage incredible performances, provide new facilities, supporting hundreds of young people and giving everyone opportunities to be creative and learn new skills.
If you believe in our work and want to support us you can make a donation here.
Brave Island is the creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight, with over 600 members.
Created by Ventnor Exchange, we provide free opportunities every single week.
If you’re aged 14-25, living on the Isle of Wight and interested in the creative industries sign up for free!
You can then apply for opportunities including industry placements, mentoring, funding, trips, workshops, commissions and training.
Brave Island Launches 32 Youth Work Experience Placements
Jan 2025
Brave Island launches an exciting new programme to support under 25’s living on the Isle of Wight.
Co-Working
At Ventnor Exchange
Want to have your own workspace in a vibrant, creative venue in the centre of town?
Listen Back: The People’s Palace of Possibility Podcast
Dec 2024
Back in Spring 2024 Ingrams Yard was transformed by The People’s Palace of Possibility. Here we reflect on what we discovered.
Creatives
From co-working space to studios and workshops, networking and socials to opportunities to perform and showcase, we support artists in a wide range of ways.
Find out more about what we have to offer.