Spafford Campbell are twenty-something mould-breakers, fiddle player Owen Spafford and guitarist Louis Campbell. The two first met as teenagers playing traditional music. The connection, they say, was immediate. The duo […]
T’Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987, when hit Heart & Soul led to a meteoric rise in the UK and US. After a European Arena Tour supporting Bryan […]
Come dance under a Blue Moon! Together for the first time at the Frome Festival, these two very different but intricately linked bands will intrigue your mind and engage your […]
Arguably the first true horror film, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari tells the story of a sinister hypnotist who uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders in a town defined […]
Chris Hurn and Stefano Vandelli bring the magical and fluid combination of cello and kora as "string2string". Pravaha is a Sanskrit word meaning flowing or streaming forth as in the […]
Acclaimed pianist presents an extraordinarily eclectic mix of pieces by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, John Adams and Paul McCartney. Event in aid of Christ Church’s building fund, Christ Church Future. “Charles […]
Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith are two of England’s leading fiddle players, known for their powerful, expressive playing and deep connection to traditional music. Sam, a BBC Folk Award winner […]
Frome Good Afternoon Choir, lead by their multi-talented and popular choir leader Matt Finch, welcome The City of Bath Male Choir to join them to entertain you and be Happy […]
The Hotwells Haulers are a seasoned group of musicians and singers who have performed together for over thirty years. Based in Hotwells, Bristol’s historic first port of call, and rooted […]
Martin Kolarides (guitar, who declines to say if his extraordinary skills are due to a late night crossroads meeting), Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano), and Pete Maxfield (double bass) fuse jazz with […]
Often compared to the likes of Flight of the Conchords, Tim Minchin, and Bo Burnham, Tom Veck is a hilarious and inventive musical force who effortlessly blends the relatable with […]
NOTE: Change of date from printed brochure! Event 1119 previously listed as 11th, but Far-Cue will take place on FRI 10 JULY (The Dooks are on the 11th) Emerging from […]
Techmeout, a Frome-based promoter known for authentic underground techno events and carefully curated line-ups, presents a special Frome Festival show featuring Nick Hayes, aka The Last DJ. The Leeds artist […]
Immerse yourself in the power of West African dance with this family-friendly workshop in traditional Senegalese style. Move with big, dynamic steps to the pulse of live drumming, led by […]
Christ Church Singers and director Alan Burgess present a gorgeous bouquet of sacred and secular songs including The Gallant Weaver by James MacMillan, Flower Songs and Hymn to St Cecilia […]
Frome Festival, get ready… Raving Rascals returns with a high-energy, family-friendly rave experience packed with Drum & Bass, UKG, and Jungle. Expect rolling basslines, skippy breakbeats, feel-good garage grooves, and […]
A magical double bill for all ages! Paddington’s First Concert (by Michael Bond with music by Herbert Chappell) follows everyone’s favourite bear from his arrival in London, to his first […]
Join an electrifying afro salsa workshop led by an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer from Senegal. Move to the irresistible rhythms of live music, blending vibrant African roots with a […]
A sparkling performance of Duke Ellington's jazz choral masterwork to celebrate Frome Festival's big anniversary. The performance stars acclaimed jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth, an all-star big band directed by Mike […]
A magical double bill for all ages! Paddington’s First Concert (by Michael Bond with music by Herbert Chappell) follows everyone’s favourite bear from his arrival in London, to his first […]
A sparkling performance of Duke Ellington's jazz choral masterwork to celebrate Frome Festival's big anniversary. The performance stars acclaimed jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth, an all-star big band directed by Mike […]
More Funk, Less Drunk brings big energy to Frome Festival with an alcohol-free dancefloor built on pure vibes. Expect funky disco, house, garage and hip hop, plus a special set […]
A group of experienced Vocal Improvisationists will create spontaneous sound worlds to soothe, enliven and entertain you. With opportunities to participate or just sit back and enjoy. What will happen? […]
Join Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman as they perform songs from across her celebrated catalogue and celebrate the town they call home in this special Frome Festival programme. Cara’s stunning, […]
Celebrate the rich heritage of West Africa with internationally acclaimed kora virtuoso Sura Susso and formidable percussionist Amadou Diagne. Blending the timeless beauty of kora music with contemporary flair, their […]
NOTE: Change of date from printed brochure! Event 1013 previously listed as 10th, but The Dooks will take place on SAT 11 JULY (Far-Cue is on the 10th) Back home […]
Dig For Fire brings alternative jams on vinyl to Frome Festival. Owen’s Sausages & Hams transforms into Frome’s own dive bar, with cold beer and a soundtrack featuring Sonic Youth, […]
A new event for this year’s festival, teaming Frome Music Club DJs with audiovisual artists from the sensonic crew to produce a deluxe club experience combining an eclectic range of […]
Start your Sunday with a Frome Festival Beats for Breakfast at RYE Bakery Cafe on Whittox Lane. The resident DJ will play a vinyl set while the kitchen serves brunch, […]
Please note this event is taking place from 11am - 1pm, not 10am - 12pm as per the brochure. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. PRANAFREQS presents a free family […]
An afternoon of improvising joy for confident singers. Explore forms and structures to co-create spontaneous music, plus some free Vocal Improv. Facilitated by Joanna Harvey who has 7 years experience […]
The wayfaring singers of Jackdaws Songbirds have flown around the globe, gathering songs from the Arctic to the Equator, time-travelling across centuries to bring home a battered, bulging suitcase of […]
Join a joyful, music‑filled afternoon designed for families of all ages! Pop on a pair of glowing headphones and dance together to a mix of fun playlists in a relaxed, […]
Curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law, enjoy a sparkling programme of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome. The programme features delicate chamber groups - Keith […]
From the birth of opera to the full bloom of the Baroque, this programme traces love, loss, and transcendence across a century of musical theatre. Featuring masterworks from Monteverdi, Purcell, […]
Celebrate the end of Frome Festival's 25th anniversary by playing or enjoying Simon Williams' long running Frome Jazz Jam. This is the culmination of Frome Festival's celebration of top class […]
Experience an evening of unforgettable melodies and expressive storytelling. Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad captures the gentle melancholy of England’s countryside, Schumann’s Piano Concerto sparkles with passion and lyric charm, and […]
Boubacar Samake, son of the late Malian music legend Sibiri Samake, carries forward the deep spiritual tradition of Mali’s donso (hunter) music — a lineage of ritual melodies and rhythms […]
Eliza Carthy will be performing a very special live show with special guest opening artist, Martha Tilston on the final night of Frome Festival 2026! In the wake of Martin […]
Fofoulah blend the propulsive rhythms of Senegalese sabar drums with dub basslines, sci-fi synths and raw guitars. This London-based quintet fuses Wolof vocals, trance-like grooves and glitchy electronics into something […]