Free and Low Cost Events at Frome Festival 2025

Looking for cheap activities for all the family this summer? At the heart of this year’s Frome Festival is a programme of free and low-cost events. Experience the joys of live music, art, literature and theatre, as well as a selection of activities for families and younger children.

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  • FIVE MILE WALK – FROME WALKING WHEEL

    Frome Station Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Walk round the lesser known neighbourhoods of Frome at a gentle pace. There will be a refreshment break at Trinity Church. Please wear comfortable, weatherproof clothes and appropriate footwear. Children […]

    Free

  • CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS

    CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS
    The Old Sunday School 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome's rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located […]

    Free

  • WONDERS OF CREATION

    WONDERS OF CREATION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on […]

    Free

  • ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION

    ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to […]

    Free

  • ARGENTOUS

    Argentous
    Silk Mill Studios Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing […]

    Free

  • DR ALIBI + MARY & THE BUBBLEGUMS

    The Sun Inn 6 Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    If you find yourself enjoying a wild mix of indie, punk rock, ‘60s garage and glam, topped up with a dash of the delightfully bizarre – all stirred into a […]

    Free

  • BACH BY CANDLELIGHT

    Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Experience the beauty and spiritual peace of Bach's Easter cantata, Christ lag in Todesbanden, with strings and voices in perfect harmony. Directed by Alan Burgess. Donations to Christ Church's building […]

    Free

  • FROME PUBLISHING FAIR

    Silk Mill Gallery Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join Frome Writers' Collective's fabulous free fair: readers, writers, publishers, editors, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages will be there, with more stalls to mark Frome Publishing Fair's tenth […]

    Free

  • FROME OPEN ART TRAIL

    FROME OPEN ART TRAIL
    Across Frome Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and […]

    Free

  • IAN MARLOW SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

    Ian Marlow Sculpture The Sculpture Garden Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian's Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the […]

    Free

  • FAMILY POND DIP

    Family Pond Dip
    The Round House - Welshmill Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Engage with nature, search for bugs by the water, inspect them under the microscope and do some nature-inspired crafts. This Science Boost event is aimed at families and children must […]

    Free

  • FROME YOUTH CHOIR – ELEMENTAL!

    Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome Youth Choir present a festival concert inspired by the elements! Enjoy songs that explore our world and universe in all its forms. Featuring a range of music, including new […]

    Free

  • CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS

    CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS
    The Old Sunday School 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome's rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located […]

    Free

  • ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION

    ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to our artists. Take the opportunity […]

    Free

  • WONDERS OF CREATION

    WONDERS OF CREATION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on […]

    Free

  • ARGENTOUS

    Argentous
    Silk Mill Studios Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing […]

    Free

  • CELEBRATING FROME FESTIVAL’S ORIGINS

    Rook Lane Chapel Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Discover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from […]

    Free

  • PEA SOUP IN THE BLUE HOUSE

    The Blue House Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Come along to the Blue House gardens and listen to local group Pea Soup play a repertoire of jigs, reels and polkas from all corners of the globe, seasoned with […]

    Free

  • FAMILY POND DIP

    Family Pond Dip
    The Round House - Welshmill Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Engage with nature, search for bugs by the water, inspect them under the microscope and do some nature-inspired crafts. This Science Boost event is aimed at families and children must […]

    Free

  • FROME TOWN BAND AT THE BLUE HOUSE

    The Blue House Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Enjoy Frome's very own community brass band in the beautiful and relaxing setting of the Blue House garden. Stretch out on the grass in the sunshine and be taken on […]

    Free

  • CORPUS CASE IN COURT!

    Bojangles Dance School 1a Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Step into a dramatized “trial” exploring the boyhood autobiography of Arthur Crocker, born in 1903 in the former police station at 1a Christchurch Street West. Upstairs, in the building’s former […]

    Free

  • THE FESTIVAL FOOD FEAST

    Cattle Market Car Park 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome's favourite free event returns to Market Yard with another celebration of amazing street food, music and entertainment. Sample delicious offerings from around the world and dance to a sensational […]

    Free

  • FROME FESTIVAL SPECIAL AT RYE BAKERY, PIZZERIA & WINE BAR

    Rye Bakery - Station Approach Unit 1 Station Approach, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join RYE Bakery at The Station for a Frome Festival Special with Saturday DJs. Expect house, disco, funk, hip hop and rare vinyl. Woodfired pizza, cocktail specials and plenty of wine. Pizzeria open til […]

    Free

  • THRASH AND BURN

    The Tunnels 23 Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Thrash and Burn, the Southwest's premier alternative and heavy live music night! If you like grassroots original music with an edge, you absolutely must check it out! Going for a […]

    £5

  • LORIKEET AT BAR LOTTE

    Bar Lotte 6a Badcox, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    An enticing union of deep groove and sumptuous harmony, Lorikeet creates a unique take on contemporary folk, balancing influences of jazz improvisation with a thread of classical cello. Their sound […]

    Free

  • THE RAVENS OF GALLIS ROW + BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL

    The Sun Inn 6 Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Folk-rock alchemy transforming leaden woes into sonic gold inspired by 60s/70s psychedelia, dirty blues and southern rock; drawing favourable comparisons to The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Winwood and The Black […]

    Free

  • BELLATRIX

    The Ship 6 Christchurch St West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Turn up the volume at The Ship with Bellatrix, a fierce female-fronted band celebrating badass women in alternative, indie, punk and rock. Expect high-energy performances, attitude, and music to sing […]

    Free

  • THE FROME INDEPENDENT @ FROME FESTIVAL

    Across Frome Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    The Frome Independent is an award-winning, destination street market, reclaiming Frome's high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in […]

    Free

  • FROME OPEN ART TRAIL

    FROME OPEN ART TRAIL
    Across Frome Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and […]

    Free

  • IAN MARLOW SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

    Ian Marlow Sculpture The Sculpture Garden Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian's Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the […]

    Free

  • CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS

    CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS
    The Old Sunday School 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome's rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located […]

    Free

  • ARGENTOUS

    Argentous
    Silk Mill Studios Merchants Barton Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing […]

    Free

  • ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION

    ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to our artists. Take the opportunity […]

    Free

  • WONDERS OF CREATION

    WONDERS OF CREATION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on […]

    Free

  • AFRO FIESTA

    The Tunnels 23 Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Head to The Tunnels for an all-day celebration of Afro dance music and vibrant South African flavours. Expect high-energy DJs, uplifting rhythms, and a dance floor that moves from afternoon […]

    £5

  • THE NEW ACADEMIC FEETWARMERS – TRAD JAZZ

    The Blue House Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome's premier trad jazz band will be making their annual visit to delightful setting of the Blue House garden. Sit out on the lawn, enjoy light refreshments supplied by Frome […]

    Free

  • FROME SELWOOD BOWLING CLUB – HAVE A GO AT BOWLS

    Frome Selwood Bowling Club 37 Butts Hill, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Enjoy an afternoon of bowls in the lovely surroundings of Frome Selwood Bowling Club. Bowls incorporates gentle exercise with social and competitive games, and is suitable for all abilities and […]

    Free

  • NUNNEY ACOUSTIC CAFE PLAYS VICTORIA PARK

    Victoria Park Weymouth Road, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Nunney Acoustic Cafe is bringing its unique vibe to Victoria Park as part of Frome Festival! Enjoy all the usual warmth and joy of the regular live music event, now […]

    Free

  • CHORAL EVENSONG

    Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    A traditional church service with beautiful music for choir and organ, a peaceful oasis in a busy world. The music includes “Expectans expectavi” by Charles Wood (1866-1926), the Magnificat and […]

    Free

  • ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR – A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING!

    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    The four groups of the One Voice Community Choir gather together to present a summer evening of joyful music. Pop hits spanning 70 years, show tunes and movie melodies will […]

    Free

  • PRAYERS FOR HH DALAI LAMA’S BIRTHDAY

    Frome Masonic Hall 18 North Parade, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join the Tashi Lhunpo monks to celebrate HH the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday with traditional morning prayers. His Holiness is Patron of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and beloved spiritual leader of […]

    Free

  • FROME OPEN ART TRAIL

    FROME OPEN ART TRAIL
    Across Frome Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and […]

    Free

  • IAN MARLOW SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

    Ian Marlow Sculpture The Sculpture Garden Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian's Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the […]

    Free

  • BROWSE THE BIBLE

    Browse the Bible
    Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through.

    Free

  • CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS

    CHAPEL BARTON LOOMS
    The Old Sunday School 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome's rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located […]

    Free

  • ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION

    ART FOR WELLBEING EXHIBITION
    St John's Church Church Steps, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to our artists. Take the opportunity […]

    Free