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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. Across this day of talks, expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the […]
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 […]
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, […]
Step beyond the veil of the everyday and into the aromatic world of The Haunts Curiosity Shoppe. In this immersive two-hour masterclass you will journey through ol'factory experiences to: - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step beyond the veil of the everyday and into the aromatic world of The Haunts Curiosity Shoppe. In this immersive two-hour masterclass you will journey through ol'factory experiences to: - […]
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 […]
Support Frome’s child and family charity, Purple Elephant, at its Fundraising Ceilidh. With music from Steppin’ Tones, inspired by traditional British and Irish culture, their experienced ‘caller’ guides everyone clearly […]
Band of Pilgrims is a four piece group of local musicians led by Kevin de Las Casas blending folk and blues traditions. Expect a wide range of melodic original compositions, […]
Bistro Lotte is turning up the volume, lights and competitive spirit with internationally acclaimed host Chris Fitchew. Chris has brought his electric, larger-than-life energy to iconic festival stages including Wilderness Festival and Glastonbury Festival, […]
The Fez Comedy Club in association with Edge Street Live presents Nigel Planer in Young Once - A Life Less Heavy. Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The […]
Two award-winning musicians - Nicola Meecham (piano) & Claudia Huckle (contralto) - team up to perform two remarkable works; Schubert’s Sonata in A major D959 and Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder WWV […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through.
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 […]
Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer was significant in establishing today’s Church of England. During the reformation he shaped Protestant belief, and wrote the Book of Common Prayer. Condemned for heresy […]
Jane Osmani-Pearce and David Turner offer a varied programme of late romantic and contemporary music for flute and piano. Works will include Carl Reinecke’s wonderful and exuberant Flute Concerto in […]
Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
A unique instrumental line exploring the links between Indian and western classical, modern jazz, folk and western popular music. Expect to be lead into new soundscapes and down rarely trod […]
Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give […]
Step into deep relaxation with a heart-opening cacao ceremony and transformative sound bath. Experience the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs and more as you reconnect with yourself. Hosted by […]
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry will travel from France to the British Museum this year. In advance of this momentous loan, Dave will consider how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped our […]
Miranda Dodd (baroque violin and recorder), Matthew Dodd (baroque bassoon) and Matthew Nisbet (archlute, theorbo and baroque guitar) formed Ebble Baroque to share their love of Renaissance and Baroque music. […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through.
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 […]
St Joan of Arc is a heroic person - a David standing against Medieval Goliaths. Inspiration to overcome the insurmountable forces in our own lives can be found by meditating […]
Chanting the Vedas, India's ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and can bring confidence, a clarity and calmness of mind, improved breathing and […]
By 1825, nearing the end of his life, Beethoven had suffered years of painful ill health, emotionally draining family troubles and a profound deafness. However, in this astonishing and beautiful […]
When facing difficult times, it’s important to find a source of hope – and many of us turn to nature for our emotional sustenance. In Dawn’s workshop, nature’s good-news stories are used to prompt […]
Paperback books were not readily available a century ago. Launched in 1935, Penguin Books cost only 6 pence each, a fraction of the price of hardbacks. Suddenly, ordinary people could […]
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 […]
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 […]
