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 […]
Help celebrate 50 years of Dorothy House Hospice Care with a Carnival of Fashion. Local models of all adult ages, sizes and shapes showcase affordable, reusable clothing at low costs. […]
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 […]
Meditate on C.S. Lewis’s honest journey through bereavement. Moving from the 'raw fear' of loss to the 'quiet peace' of faith, explore scripture, music and shared conversation to discover hope […]
Richard Pinnock (tenor) and Gareth Burgess (piano) celebrate the composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, the tenor Peter Pears, with a recital of songs they performed together and apart, including […]
The world is in turmoil. Many believe they will be made more secure by creating a stronger military to challenge their ‘enemies’. Launching his book ‘Peace is Possible’, Satish Kumar […]
Inspired by the gargoyles and grotesques of St. John’s Church in Frome, this after-school workshop will use clay and mixed media to create your very own gargoyle. Eyeballs and inspiration […]
The story of Alice Seeley Harris and how the photographs of the horrors she witnessed as a missionary in the Congo launched one of the first international human rights campaigns […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of radiant choral and organ music spanning four centuries of the English sacred tradition. From the serene beauty of Tallis’ If Ye Love Me […]
The Haydn Jeugd Strijk Orkest is one of the leading youth string orchestras in the Netherlands. A vibrant platform for young musical excellence, the ensemble brings together talented string players […]
Tapestry, Kylie Fitzpatrick's bestselling novel, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry's story through the […]
On January 29, 2024, Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep […]
Two of British folk’s most distinctive and highly regarded artists join together in a brand new inspired collaboration. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Jackie Oates is a celebrated singer […]
Buena Bristol Social Club is a collaboration of top-notch Cuban and Bristol-based musicians in the Latin music scene. Cuban musician, Michel Padron has carefully crafted a band that faithfully preserves […]
Join local photographer Celie Nigoumi for a creative mooch in nature. Bring any camera and connect with like-minded folk to practice the art of observation. You'll learn how to photograph […]
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 […]
Poet, priest and peacemaker, Columba was one of the most influential saints of Ireland and Scotland, helping to transform and shape Christian heritage across both nations. Learn about his remarkable […]
Following Alphabet 1 and Alphabet 2 recitals in 2024 & 2025, Alphabet 3 explores organ music by composers with names beginning with letters from J to M. An evocative journey […]
Emma Sheppard saw for herself the inhumanity of the Victorian workhouse and made it her mission to reach out to those in poverty and need, and press for reform to […]
Enjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist. St John’s Choir will sing music by renowned church musicians whose anniversaries […]
Discover Britain’s oldest trees with author Julian Hight in an illustrated talk featuring stunning photography, music and video. From great oaks to Celtic rainforest, millennial yews to remnant hunting forest, […]
Acclaimed as one of the world's finest classical guitarists and named on Classic FM's "100 Top Classical Musicians of Our Time", Xuefei Yang joins Madrid-born flamenco dancer Maria Vega to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Julian of Norwich was a medieval woman who walked closely with God. Living through tumultuous and dangerous times, she survived illness and received visions from God which still encourage and […]
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 […]
Frome’s wartime MP Mavis Tait was never dull. A committed feminist, she was never afraid to make her point, whether it was defeating Churchill on equal pay, seeing for herself […]
Saddle Goose winemaker Adam has joined forces with Libby from The Little Frome Cookery School to bring an intimate evening of food and wine pairings. Experience bold vegetarian small plates […]
Step back in time to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated cult television entertainers! Wacaday’s utterly brilliant, ‘Timmy Mallett’ will be joining us on Friday 10th July at Rook […]
Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist and biographer. In discussion with Kylie Fitzpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, and the authors and places which have inspired […]
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 […]
Discover St John’s on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church. Experience the immersive combination of meditation, light, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with […]
Join John Hegley for an opportunity for writing drawing and drawing out the creative. No experience required, just experiences. There is optional sharing and singing. There is mandolin playing. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]