Ventnor Pirate Festival will take place from Wednesday, August 12, to Saturday, August 15, and is free to attend, promising music, children’s entertainment and lively coastal celebrations. Neil Gibbs, owner of The Spyglass Inn and founder of the festival, said: “Every year we intend to make the festival bigger and better; it’s a great free community event for Ventnor. "Back of the Wight is steeped in pirate and smuggling history, my family have even got pirate heritage! READ MORE: Comedy and music among the highlights of Ventnor Fringe 2026Music will be a highlight throughout the festival, with shanty sessions, choirs, and live bands. More details are available at the Ventnor Pirate Festival website.