Free and Low Cost Events at Frome Festival 2025

Looking for cheap activities for all the family this summer? At the heart of this year’s Frome Festival is a programme of free and low-cost events. Experience the joys of live music, art, literature and theatre, as well as a selection of activities for families and younger children.

Explore our full programme of free activities and events up to £5 per ticket below using our events calendar.

We’re grateful for Frome Town Council’s support for a number of free events:

  • SUNDAY 6TH JULY
    11:00~11:45 / 14:00~14:45
    BIN RAT!!! A FUN, FERAL FAMILY COMEDY
    A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat and her friends Mike and Angela from Squeaky Clean Street Cleaners to discover where all the junk goes! Scrape scraps off the streets and find out what literally happens to litter in this fun, feral, family show.
    Tower View @ The Key Centre / Free

  • SATURDAY 12TH JULY
    11:00 – 11:45 / 13:00 – 13:45
    THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
    Jellyfish Theatre roll up with their enchanting family show. Come and meet the Shoemaker and his hilarious elf helpers in this heartwarming tale of kindness told by three brilliant actors, packed with puppetry, laughter and original music. Adapted from a traditional tale by the Brothers Grimm. 
    Merlin Theatre / Free / Booking Required

 

  • SUNDAY 13TH JULY
    11:00 – 11:30 / 13:00 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 15:00
    TEABREAK
    Have a well-deserved TEABREAK in this heart-warming new show from Trigger. Gently glide through the history and ritual of tea with a transportive audio piece and live dance performance. With freshly brewed
    chai and peppermint tea served from a beautifully hand painted Tuk Tuk, this gentle performance brings an uplifting moment of pause. 
    Victoria Park – Bandstand / Free


    Please note the times and venue for TEABREAK have changed from the printed brochure due to venue issues and weather considerations. Any queries, get in touch – office@fromefestival.co.uk