Frome residents open their doors wide and invite you to discover the Hidden Gardens of Frome. Explore the byways of Frome, enjoy gardens lovingly prepared by volunteers, treat yourself to […]
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 […]
Join the Bathampton Morris Men for a taster Cotswold Morris Dancing Session. Bring comfortable shoes, two handkerchiefs, lots of energy and enthusiasm and go home with a smile on your […]
Somerset and Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub is a well established group of diverse textile artists, working in a variety of techniques from traditional stitch to creative design and stitch using […]
This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley (1870–1970) in King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. Using her Kodak camera, she documented the mutilation of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Andrew Miller talks to Emma Craigie about ‘The Land in Winter’, his Booker-shortlisted, ‘word-of-mouth favourite’ novel, set in Somerset during the Great Freeze of 1962-3. As the relentless snow creates […]
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 […]
Join author Emma Poole for an enchanting afternoon as she unveils the secrets behind her latest work, 'Rentum Tormentum'. This immersive book talk delves into the shadowy history of Somerset […]
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 […]
After last year’s busy workshop creating everything from teddy top hats to dragon harnesses and magical wizard staffs, ToyBox Makeover is back! Bring your favourite toy and your imagination and […]
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, […]
Make a silver ring or pendant, using traditional techniques such as sawing, soldering and hammering. Suitable for complete beginners (metal cost is additional). Limited to three attendees per workshop. All […]
Artists, craftspeople and designer-makers will be selling their work directly to the public at the Summer Art Car Boot, organised by Black Swan Arts, Frome's community arts centre. You'll find […]
A collaborative exhibition of ceramic and sculptural work coming to Frome Festival via Venice Biennale. Drawn to clay from a young age, Johnny Vegas originally trained at the Potteries in […]
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 […]
Celebrate Frome Festival's silver anniversary by exploring images from the last 25 years. Explore memories from events and activities across Frome that helped make Frome Festival what it is today. […]
Celebrate Frome Festival's silver anniversary by exploring images from the last 25 years. Explore memories from events and activities across Frome that helped make Frome Festival what it is today. […]
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 […]
During the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of […]
Frome residents open their doors wide and invite you to discover the Hidden Gardens of Frome. Explore the byways of Frome, enjoy gardens lovingly prepared by volunteers, treat yourself to […]
Join Frome Writers Collective for a wonderful celebration of local, regional and international writing talent. The winners of the Young Writer Competition and the Frome Writers in Residence contest will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glamour and glory! Back by popular demand, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery, be […]
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 Wildlife Parade will bring children, families and the wider community together to celebrate the last day of the Frome Festival in a fun and creative way. Local children will […]
Make a silver ring or pendant, using traditional techniques such as sawing, soldering and hammering. Suitable for complete beginners (metal cost is additional). Limited to three attendees per workshop. All […]
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 local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever-popular walk to see some of Frome's most majestic trees, and hear about their history, legacy and lore. This […]
Glamour and glory! Back by popular demand, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery, be […]
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, […]
Saddle Goose Winery are hosting a wine vs beer cheese pairing match up with local brewery Somer Valley. Five cheeses meet their perfectly paired wine and beer in a flavour […]
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 […]
Emeritus Professor of Physics at Imperial College London, Prof. Keith Barnham considers how Frome could become the first UK town with an all-renewable electricity supply from wind and solar power. […]
Lily Dunn talks to Harriet Derioz about the importance of memoir in our fragmented times, as a transformative experience for both writer and reader. A discussion about life - writing […]
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins […]
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 […]
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 […]