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 in the court of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Henry's famous jester, Will Sommers, finds himself the butt of the King's frustration as the royal […]
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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair of Frome Festival.
**The Opening Party of Argentous has been postponed (date TBA). The daily exhibition and open studios will continue as planned** 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 of works in the Silk […]
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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair of Frome Festival.
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
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 the early years including Craft on the Hill and outdoor musical spectaculars. You might even spot familiar faces still supporting the Festival today. Presented by […]
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 collection of acts. RUBIX GROOVE perform 80s classics that everyone can sing along to! Fresh from their headline slot at Bath's Party in The City, […]
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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair of Frome Festival.
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
Curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law, enjoy a sparkling programme of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome. Blow away the Monday evening blues with three steaming quartets - Steve Mathers, Martin Kolarides and Iain Ballamy (with Laura Jurd and Sam Crockatt turning up somewhere unexpected!). Supported by All Instruments, Westbury. […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
A delightful programme of early Baroque music from Rome, with the voices of Maria Danishvar, Jane Hunt and Philippa Neaverson soaring over Din Ghani’s archlute and baroque guitar in a happy hour of music that is intimate, expressive, and full of character — music that feels surprisingly direct, even four hundred years on. Musicke in […]
Sir Tony Robinson has become Britain’s foremost face of popular history through his career as an actor, presenter and author. Delivering the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious Bob Morris Lecture, he draws on his life and love of history by weaving tales from a long career making history and archaeology television. Doors 6.30pm Sponsored […]
Enjoy a night of poetry and be the first to hear the winning poems for the Crysse Morrison Prize for Poetry 2026, presented by judge Kate Fox. A stand-up poet, spoken word artist and broadcaster, Kate will also be performing some of her own poetry. Share your own works in a relaxed Open Mic. Sponsored […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
Jacqui Dankworth, a world class jazz singer. Annette Walker, an acclaimed tap dancer who performed this special routine at the BBC Proms. 16-piece professional big band featuring the best of local jazz talent including Martin Kolarides and Ross Hughes. A massed chorus of voices from across our community. All performing a masterpiece by jazz legend […]
Jacqui Dankworth, a world class jazz singer. Annette Walker, an acclaimed tap dancer who performed this special routine at the BBC Proms. 16-piece professional big band featuring the best of local jazz talent including Martin Kolarides, Ross Hughes and Mark Whitlam. A massed chorus of voices from across our community. All performing a masterpiece by […]
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, emotive voice has bridged tradition and innovation, earning countless prestigious awards and accolades over a 30-year career. She remains a towering figure in Irish music.
**Due to extreme heat in the workshop, this sold out event has been rescheduled. Ticket holders have been contacted regarding new dates** 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 proceeds go towards […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this exhibition will only be taking place at La Strada, not Projects as per the brochure. 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. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair […]
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 of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
**Due to extreme heat in the workshop, this sold out event has been postponed. Ticket holders have been contacted regarding rescheduled dates** 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 proceeds go towards […]
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 Harrison Broninski / Elliot Galvin, Nick Sorensen Trio, Emma Harris with the Daan Temmink trio & John Martin / Dave Newton quartet. Supported by All […]
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 jazz musicians living in and around Frome, curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law. Supported by All Instruments, Westbury. Donations gratefully received.