Events

  • FROME FESTIVAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA LAUNCH x KING OF FOOLS

    Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Celebrate Frome Festival's 25th anniversary with a gala launch of this year's programme, featuring Kairos Theatre's acclaimed musical "King of Fools" written by former Frome Festival director Martin Dimery. Set […]

    £22
  • 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
  • CARVE A GREEN MAN IN STONE IN A DAY

    CARVE A GREEN MAN IN STONE IN A DAY
    Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join stonemason and bestselling author Andrew Ziminski for a one-day beginners’ workshop in stone carving. Learn the basic skills needed to create a relief carving of the Green Man using […]

    £115
  • 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
  • GALA ORGAN RECITAL BY PETER KING

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

    Peter King, organist emeritus at Bath Abbey, launches Christ Church’s Festival programme with an exciting and varied programme. Featuring Respighi’s The Birds, pastoral Bach, Mendelssohn’s Sonata No 4, romantic Schumann […]

    £10
  • 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
  • LIVE MUSIC AT THE BOTTLE

    Palmer Street Bottle 11 Palmer Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Palmer Street Bottle is hosting an evening of live music from four talented local musicians, each performing a 30-minute set. Between sets, enjoy short breaks to top up your drink […]

    Free
  • YOUR MOVE

    Your Move
    Frome Town Hall Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Whose idea was it to buy a house together anyway? Four friends with mixed fortunes grab the chance to start over but somebody has a secret which could bring the […]

    £15
  • LAURA JURD – 100 YEARS OF MILES DAVIS

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

    One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd's unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. A life-long, avid […]

    £16
  • KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI

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

    A very special intimate live performance from Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri. For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the […]

    £26
  • THE MONOCHROME SET + SIMON CHESTERFIELD

    The Tree House - Vine Tree Pub 35 Berkely Road, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Highly influential post-punk/indie band, The Monochrome Set. Loved by artists such as The Smiths, Franz Ferdinand and Blur and covered by such diverse acts as Iggy Pop and Tracey Thorn, […]

    £20
  • AFRIQUOI x BCUC 

    Cheese & Grain Market Yard, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics. The masterful show combines Gambian kora, Congolese guitar + Mandinka percussion styles with house, garage, […]

    £26.50
  • ROSCO SHAKES ALBUM LAUNCH

    The Talbot Inn, Mells Selwood Street, Frome, Mells, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join local Blues sensations Rosco Shakes for the launch party of their debut album ‘Hit The Ground’. Funded by fans and produced by local maestro Seb Brice at Indefra Studio, […]

    £15
  • 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 DRAMA PRESENTS JEAN GENET’S THE MAIDS

    The Maids
    Archangel 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    An intimate reimagining of Genet’s The Maids, set in contemporary Frome and performed at the Archangel. In a curated bedroom of shabby-chic luxury and new-age calm, two local cleaners rehearse […]

    £15
  • INTRODUCTION TO SCOTTISH MUSIC FOR MUSICIANS

    The Key Centre Feltham Lane, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join for an exciting workshop for concert pitch instruments, covering traditional Scottish tunes including jigs, reels, strathspeys, marches, waltzes and airs. Tuition at a pace to include everyone. Sheet music […]

    £10
  • 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
  • MEDIEVAL TILE MAKING WORKSHOP

    Kift Ceramics - Black Swan Arts Studio 9, Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Spend the day learning how to make encaustic tiles using traditional techniques at this one-day workshop. You will carve, cast and decorate tiles ready to be fired in the kiln […]

    £75
  • 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
  • CARVE A GREEN MAN IN STONE IN A DAY

    CARVE A GREEN MAN IN STONE IN A DAY
    Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join stonemason and bestselling author Andrew Ziminski for a one-day beginners’ workshop in stone carving. Learn the basic skills needed to create a relief carving of the Green Man using […]

    £115
  • 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
  • SOFTCOVER BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP

    Silk Mill West | Frome Art School Merchants Barton, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Join printmaker and bookbinder, Jen Louise Meyer, for a softcover bookbinding workshop. During this workshop, participants will learn the skills to make A6 sketchbooks using the Coptic binding method, the […]

    £65
  • IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES – POETRY AND HARP WITH CHRIS TUTTON & TARA MINTON

    Rise | Whittox Gallery | Rye Bakery Cafe Whittox Lane, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    An exquisite fusion of words and music, Imaginary Landscapes brings together the spellbinding poetry of critically acclaimed author, performer and raconteur Chris Tutton, with the semi-improvised brilliance of international harpist, […]

    £9
  • 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
  • WINEMAKER’S EXPERIENCE – SADDLE GOOSE WINERY & CELLAR DOOR

    Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door Unit D Station Approach, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Go behind the scenes to sample the latest year’s wines straight from the barrel with head winemaker Adam. Compare them with previous vintages, enjoy paired artisan cheeses and charcuterie, and […]

    £30
  • 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
  • SEA CHANGE

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

    A wild, poetic dive into transformation. Stand-up poet Kate Fox and folk duo Union Jill explore the raw, powerful currents of transformation, sea swimming, and ecological shift. Part gig, part […]

    £10
  • OPERA & HEARTSONG – A JOURNEY THROUGH RESONANCE

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

    An evening bridging classical beauty and immersive sound. Opera singer Annie Bourne is joined by James Watts (oboe & duduk) and Jackie Bevan (piano) for a unique musical journey. The […]

    £15
  • FROME DRAMA PRESENTS JEAN GENET’S THE MAIDS

    The Maids
    Archangel 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    An intimate reimagining of Genet’s The Maids, set in contemporary Frome and performed at the Archangel. In a curated bedroom of shabby-chic luxury and new-age calm, two local cleaners rehearse […]

    £15
  • 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
  • YOUR MOVE

    Your Move
    Frome Town Hall Christchurch Street West, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Whose idea was it to buy a house together anyway? Four friends with mixed fortunes grab the chance to start over but somebody has a secret which could bring the […]

    £15
  • STRINGS OF LIGHT – SECRETS OF THE HARP GUITAR

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

    International award-winning guitarist and composer Jon Pickard presents a rare solo performance on the extraordinary 23-string harp guitar. Fresh from headlining the 5th International European Harp Guitar Festival in Saujon […]

    £15
  • QUORUM WITH CHARLES WIFFEN

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

    Quorum perform Ravel's ravishing quartet in F major, followed by Bartok's piano quintet where they are joined by a regular collaborator, pianist Charles Wiffen. This magnificent work was composed when […]

    £15
  • 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
  • FROME DRAMA PRESENTS JEAN GENET’S THE MAIDS

    The Maids
    Archangel 1 King Street, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

    An intimate reimagining of Genet’s The Maids, set in contemporary Frome and performed at the Archangel. In a curated bedroom of shabby-chic luxury and new-age calm, two local cleaners rehearse […]

    £15