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July 2025
Iain Ballamy
Local legend and world-renowned saxophonist and composer, Iain Ballamy blends jazz and classical influences with originality and freedom.…
Find out more »Bert Jansch Foundation Presents: Chris Brain
Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is…
Find out more »Bellatrix
Bellatrix is a female fronted band covering alternative, indie, punk and rock tracks by badass women from across…
Find out more »The Covertronics
The Covertronics are a newly formed four-piece covers band, delivering singalongs from the 50s to today. From The…
Find out more »Magpie Market
Magpie market runs on the first Sunday of the month from March – December. A market for vintage…
Find out more »The Frome Independent Market
Visitors to the market can find contemporary craft, designer-made homewares, ethical clothing and jewellery in our Designer-Maker section,…
Find out more »Threads Of Connection – Parts 1 & 2 / Undoing & Woad Dyeing
In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural…
Find out more »The Stratford Roundhouse – Stratford’S Forgotten Theatre
The Stratford Roundhouse was a small and experimental theatre space set up in 1970 by Royal Shakespeare Company…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »The King Of Instruments – A Concert For Children
Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and…
Find out more »Raving Rascals – Frome Festival Special
Raving Rascals returns to Frome Festival 2025 - bigger than ever! Join this family-friendly rave with some of…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Children’s Music And Percussion Workshop With Sing-A-Ling
One for mini musicians in the making! Join Willow from Sing-a-ling for a hands-on music and percussion workshop…
Find out more »Frome Selwood Bowling Club – Have A Go At Bowls
Have you ever thought about playing Lawn Green Bowls? Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Bowls in…
Find out more »The New Academic Feetwarmers – Trad Jazz In The Gardens
The New Academic Feetwarmers band will be making their annual visit to the lovely gardens at The Blue…
Find out more »Frome Heritage Tree Walk
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever popular walk to see some of…
Find out more »Will James
This exciting UK artist effortlessly fuses blues, jazz, and soul into an inspired collection of modern blues. Forming…
Find out more »Sweet Kicks Burlesque Feather Fan Dance Workshop
Be transported to the time of old-school Hollywood glamour and learn to pose, walk, and tease with stunning…
Find out more »Sweatlodge: 42 Acres Community Temazcal Sweatlodge
Join us for an evening of restoration with an authentic Mexican Temazcal. A type of Sweatlodge, a Temazcal…
Find out more »Choral Evensong
Experience masterpieces by of one of England’s greatest composers, Orlando Gibbons, 400 years since his death. His memorial…
Find out more »Miki Berenyi Trio
Miki Berenyi Trio (aka MB3) are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and…
Find out more »Land Beneath The Waves – Nature, Place & Chronic Illness
Join Guardian Country Diarist Nic Wilson for an inspiring evening discussing her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. She shares…
Find out more »Lou Sanders – No Kissing In The Bingo Hall
An internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian and TV favourite on Taskmaster, QI, Dancing on Ice and much more, Lou…
Find out more »‘Shanty And Me’ Documentary – Charity Fundraiser For Palestine
A screening of cameraman Jono Ekin’s intimate video diary documenting his incredible journey on a 1965 Royal Enfield…
Find out more »Meditation On St Augustine
Augustine, bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430 AD, was one of the most significant Christian thinkers after…
Find out more »Forgotten Melodies – Violin & Cello
Lucy Hewson (violin) and Matthew Greswell (cello) perform Zoltán Kodály’s breathtaking duo. Immersed in Hungarian folk music from…
Find out more »Fleeced? A Creative Walk
Join Carolyn Griffiths, author of 'Woad To This' to explore the sites, sounds and industrial buildings of Frome's…
Find out more »Eco-Art Exhibition and Inspiring Films from the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025
Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores…
Find out more »Church Going – A Career In Ruins
Andrew Ziminski, a well-known local stonemason with decades of experience working on churches, shares his unique perspective in…
Find out more »Andy Zaltzman – The Zaltgeist
One of the UK's leading satirical comedians and chair of the News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman assesses the state…
Find out more »Brodsky Quartet
Bringing an unrivalled authority to the performance of the string quartet repertoire, the Brodsky Quartet have performed over…
Find out more »Europe’s Great Witch Hunt
This year's Frome Society For Local Study lecture features Professor Ronald Hutton exploring Europe's witch-hunting phenomenon. Why did…
Find out more »Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango
UK banjo player, Kate Griffin, and Mozambique multi-instrumentalist, Matchume Zango, are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the…
Find out more »The Wellbeing Quest
Join the OpenStoryTellers Wellbeing Group for an interactive performance workshop where you'll journey through a magical sensory landscape…
Find out more »Meditation on St Brendan
Brendan of Clonfert, one of the early monastic saints of Ireland, was best known for his legendary voyage…
Find out more »In An Arbour Green – Songs For Tenor And Piano
Richard Pinnock and Gareth Burgess present a programme of sumptuous songs from the early 20th-century Elizabethan revival, including…
Find out more »Make Do And Mend Workshop
Bring up to 3 clothing items for repair or alteration and learn how to save costs! Complete at…
Find out more »Frome Park Bowls – Have A Go At Bowls
Looking for something new to try? Why not have a go at bowls, a sport for people of…
Find out more »Past Perfect
This fun workshop will explore how imaginative time travel can enrich your prose or poetry writing. We'll invite…
Find out more »Vedic Chant Circle – Harmonising Body, Mind And Soul
Chanting the Vedas, India's ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and…
Find out more »A Radical Evening with Frome Wardrobe Collective
The evening will explore radical approaches to designing an ethical and regenerative future for materials and fashion, while…
Find out more »Pop-Up Comedy
Pop Up Comedy, the folks behind Rode Comedy Festival, and Silk Mill team up again to bring you…
Find out more »Rainbow Paradisco Cabaret Night
An unforgettable night, hosted by International Drag Queen Kiki Babs, featuring an acrobatic glow show from Ember Elation,…
Find out more »Sofar Sounds
Sofars are cosy, enchanting and eclectic pop-up musical evenings, where guests are encouraged to set aside their phones…
Find out more »Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club Presents ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook’
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club comes to Frome with a stunning collection of music and stories. Curated by the…
Find out more »Rainbow Paradiso Cabaret Night
Get ready for an unforgettable night hosted by drag queen Kiki Babs! Featuring an acrobatic glow show from…
Find out more »Writing Political History
Two Frome historians, Peter Clark and David Lassman, discuss the challenges and rewards of writing political history from…
Find out more »Dirty Laundry Poetry X Crysse Morrison Poetry Competition Prize Giving
A special summer edition of live storytelling and poetry event Dirty Laundry, in collaboration with the Crysse Morrison…
Find out more »Frome Collectors and Flea Market
Quality second hand goods including a selection of antiques and collectables as well as a mixture of bric-a-brac…
Find out more »Frome Wednesday Market
Frome has a market every Wednesday, 9am - 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here…
Find out more »Frome Tunnels Tours
Visit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that…
Find out more »Frome Memorial Theatre Tours
Ever wanted to see behind the scenes of your local theatre? Now’s your chance! To coincide with their…
Find out more »Meditation On St John
John was a young fisherman who wrote a book about his best friend, Jesus. His gospel has influenced…
Find out more »Alphabet 2 – Organ Recital By David Turner
Organ music by composers with names beginning with letters from E to I, following last year's 'Alphabet 1'…
Find out more »Musicke In The Ayre – Piety And Play In Versailles
Musicke in the Ayre return to the Silk Mill with another delicious slice of the early Baroque, served…
Find out more »Handel’s Messiah – The Best Bits
Oakfield Choir presents selections from one of the most loved works ever written: Handel's Messiah. With orchestra and…
Find out more »A Winemaker’S Pizza Night – Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door
Join head winemaker Adam Collins tasting and understanding a wine directly out of the barrel, followed by a…
Find out more »Life Drawing At The Rye Bakery
For the Frome Festival, Life Drawing at Palmer Street moves to the Rye Bakery! Draw from two brilliant…
Find out more »Threads Of Connection – Part 3 / Repair
In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural…
Find out more »The Big Frome Festival Quiz
Do you know your St. Aldhelm from your Saint Agur? Pull together a team of four players and…
Find out more »The War’s Long Shadow – Writing WW2 80 Years On
Why does the Second World War continue to fascinate us? Three local writers, Michael Tasker Phillips (Grace), Frances…
Find out more »Lotte’s Jazz All Stars
With the best of the best from our regular Jazz evenings, we'll be having a Jazz showdown with…
Find out more »Kanekt
Kanekt are a diverse group of musicians united by their passion for each other's craft, founded by John…
Find out more »Daisy Chapman Duo
Songwriter Daisy and violinist Sue perform dark historical stories through voice, piano, and violin. Their show blends beauty…
Find out more »Amy Webber – Wannabe
'Wasted degree in opera. Teacher's Pet. Born in Kent, raised in Japan. Amy's new show is a witty…
Find out more »Made In England
Directed by two-time BAFTA and Emmy winning David Hinton, this is Martin Scorsese’s personal and moving look at…
Find out more »Stage and Screen Acting Classes With Mark McGann
Following the nationwide success of these much loved and unforgettable stage and screen acting workshops, Mark McGann is…
Find out more »Sustainable Macramé Earring Workshop
Join Hazel from Happy Hare for a relaxed, eco-friendly workshop at Hung, Drawn, Quoted. Learn essential macramé techniques…
Find out more »Meditation On Julian Of Norwich
Julian, a remarkable woman, lived during the late Medieval period, a time of suffering and unrest. Her theology…
Find out more »Openstorytellers Takes 2 On Climate Change
Green and Healthy Frome asked OpenStoryTellers to explore the impact of climate change on people with learning disabilities,…
Find out more »Duets To Delight – Piano Duets Played By Deborah And Stephen Binnington
This husband and wife team present a feast of musical delights including works by Schubert, Dvorak and Debussy.
Find out more »Family Costume Ball
Dust off those dancing shoes and join us for some family fun in your best costume! Whether you…
Find out more »Fleeced Heckled Thrown – A Workshop
A man's jacket, a woman's dress or a child's jumper, trace the natural fibres to a finished product.…
Find out more »English Cheese & Wine Tasting
Join the team at The Stores for a unique tasting of English wine & cheese. Enjoy pairing five…
Find out more »Festival Choral Evensong
Enjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist.…
Find out more »Ooh La La – A French Affair
Close your eyes and be transported to Paris with Fifi La Mer and Ollie, an acclaimed duo performing…
Find out more »Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Learn the art of macramé knotwork to create an intricate plant hanger. All materials are provided, with full…
Find out more »Professor Kate Williams – The Bob Morris Lecture 2025
A New York Times best selling author of six historical books and regular on TV and podcasts, Professor…
Find out more »John Harris ‘Maybe I’M Amazed’ – In Conversation And Signing
Frome-based Guardian writer John Harris' new memoir, 'Maybe I'm Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection', is an…
Find out more »Tom Moth – Harp & Electronics + Boci
Best known as the harpist for Florence + The Machine, Tom Moth presents a rare performance of solo…
Find out more »Joseph Hyde, Dave Smith & Laura Jurd
An evening of experimental improvised music from three of Frome's leading musicians. Laura Jurd (trumpet) blends primal jazz…
Find out more »Bohemia – Somewhere Between Rome And Shepton Mallet
Sian M. Williams' delightfully quirky tale of a village folk club and its devotees who live in a…
Find out more »A Magical Musical Evening With Benben And Friends
Last year, The Tin Church enjoyed a last-minute musical event with BenBen from Brooklyn and his musical friends.…
Find out more »The Frukes Fun-Filled Farrago
The annual hodgepodge of ukulele-based musical joy. Put away your sling-backs and put on your dancing shoes. It's…
Find out more »Celtic And Transatlantic Sessions
The Celtic and Transatlantic Sessions encompasses both Celtic traditional and old time American, bluegrass and gospel tunes. The…
Find out more »Group bike ride to Stourhead: Level 3 advanced
Join us on a friendly social bike ride! We'll be following a beautiful 27 mile route looping around…
Find out more »Meditation On Psalm 121
David was a shepherd, a warrior, a musician, a King and in Psalm 121 he muses to whom…
Find out more »Piano Recital By Nicola Meecham
Multi award winning British pianist Nicola Meecham presents an exciting programme featuring Beethoven's totemic Appassionata Sonata, a selection…
Find out more »Musicking At The Silk Mill
Three wonderful jazz acts curated by Francis Moore, who has performed with musicians including Shabaka Hutchings. Laura Jurd…
Find out more »Geoff Robb – The Music Of Trees
Join Geoff Robb, winner of the Brighton Fringe Live Music Award, for an evening of magical storytelling and…
Find out more »Heathen Apostles
Straight from the heart of Los Angeles, Heathen Apostles deliver a haunting blend of Gothic Americana, dark roots,…
Find out more »Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones…
Find out more »Jon Amor Trio
Having crossed paths across the UK, Jon Armor Trio decided to join forces in 2022 and indulge in…
Find out more »Meditation – Searching For The Real You
This meditation class will be hosted by Dada Jyotirupananda, a yogic monk, practicing and teaching a system of…
Find out more »Midsummer Moon – A Violin And Piano Recital
After deep-diving into the world of British folk song and classical music, Madeleine Athané-Best (Master's student at the…
Find out more »Karenoke – This B**Ch Can Sing
R U ready for Karenoke? Nail that high note or risk Karen's infamous put downs as this diva has…
Find out more »Lumley
They come from Frome (mostly) and they love a festival. So, like hello! Lumley play Frome Festival 2025.…
Find out more »Reem Kelani In Concert
An evening with multi-talented British-Palestinian musician Reem Kelani, accompanied by pianist Bruno Heinen. Reem encloses a nation in…
Find out more »St John’s By Candlelight
Join us on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church, for an immersive experience of meditation, light,…
Find out more »Frome Farmers’ Market
Frome’s Farmers’ Market has taken place on the Boyle Cross since 2022 – the town’s original market venue,…
Find out more »Frome Saturday Market
Frome has a market every Saturday, 9am – 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here…
Find out more »Little Pickles Market
What will be on offer to buy, every market is unique and offers a great selection of items…
Find out more »A Musical Journey With Numbiano
Ever wished you could play an instrument for your child? Join this heartwarming parent & child music session…
Find out more »Kiss My Putt Crazy Golf
Crazy golf comes to Victoria Park - just show up and enjoy! Head over to the Bandstand area…
Find out more »Medieval Tile Making Workshop
Learn how to make encaustic tiles using traditional techniques at this one-day workshop. You will carve, cast and…
Find out more »Kate Fox – Writing Where Your Own Nature Would Be Leading
Radio 4 regular and author of 'On Sycamore Gap', Kate Fox will lead a creative writing & poetry…
Find out more »The Frome Biscuit – Hoolee’s Goodies
A hands-on, creative activity where children will decorate biscuits inspired by the beautiful wildflowers found in our area.…
Find out more »Somerset And Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub Open Day
Somerset and Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub is an established group of diverse textile artists, working in a variety…
Find out more »Celtic And Transatlantic Day @ Silk Mill
A celebration of the sounds of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia. Bring the family to afternoon campfire sessions with…
Find out more »The Elves And The Shoemaker
Jellyfish Theatre roll up with their enchanting family show. Come and meet the Shoemaker and his hilarious elf…
Find out more »All Dayer At Rye Wine Bar, Bakery & Pizzeria
Head down to The Station for an all-day celebration of great food, drink and music. Enjoy sets from…
Find out more »Christ Church Singers – Mozart And Kodaly
Christ Church Singers and conductor Alan Burgess present two contrasting choral masterworks; Mozart's Vesperae solennes de confessore, including…
Find out more »Comic Art Masterclass With Kev F
Returning to Frome Festival, Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for the Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel…
Find out more »Cacao Ceremony And Sound Bath
Step into deep relaxation with a heart-opening cacao ceremony and transformative sound bath. Experience the healing vibrations of…
Find out more »The Nettle Dress – Screening And Q&A With The Creators
A film exploring zero-carbon clothing and slow fashion, The Nettle Dress has played to packed houses across the…
Find out more »Saggers Plays Pop – Touching Cloth
Join eminent whistorian Virginia Saggers on a silent disco tour of Frome, celebrating the town's rich heritage with…
Find out more »WHY presents Bucks Quiz Beach Party Special
This isn't your average pub quiz! We Hear You has teamed up with Bucks Quiz for a fast-paced,…
Find out more »What The Veck? Songs In The Key Of Strife!
Tom Veck returns with a comedy music show full of energy, weirdness, and creativity. Following rave reviews and…
Find out more »Praying For The Rain
Known for their captivating live shows, this folk and roots quartet blends emotive vocals, harmonies, and intricate rhythms.…
Find out more »The Unfriend
Peter and Debbie's holiday friend Elsa seems friendly - until shocking reports surface online. Is she really a…
Find out more »The Laws Of (E)Motion
Jazz pianist and composer John Law's new duo with brilliant London guitarist Ant Law (no relation!). Interweaving guitar…
Find out more »Slate Trio
Guitarist Neil Smith leads this instrumental trio featuring truly exceptional drummer Matthew Jones & multitalented bassist Alex Heane.…
Find out more »Sian & Rob Colquhoun – Bluegrass At The Tin Church
Sian & Rob Colquhoun are an acoustic duo based in the South West. They perform a lively, toetapping…
Find out more »One Million Tiny Plays About Britain
Frome Drama presents a selection of Craig Taylor's miniature plays - each a snapshot of life in twenty-first…
Find out more »The Hip Yak Poetry Slam 2025
The hugely entertaining, poetry, comedy cabaret the Hip Yak Poetry Shack is back with the much loved and…
Find out more »Tales From The Grimm Reaper
A site-specific script in hand performance of a selection of The Brothers Grimm Stories. Can you cheat death?…
Find out more »Past Lives…Do The Clothes Talk?
Join a night of paranormal discovery led by professional investigators, as featured in the 'UK Supernatural' TV series…
Find out more »Billy In The Lowground
A six piece all-original rock band with folk instruments, which apparently confuses the hell out of people trying…
Find out more »Frome Flea Market and Craft Fair
A vibrant Flea Market and Craft Fair with 150-200 indoor and outdoor stalls. An array of antiques, vintage…
Find out more »Make Your Own Sealed Terrarium
Learn to create and care for your own sealed glass terrarium full of plants, soil, sand and pebbles…
Find out more »Kiss My Putt Crazy Golf
Crazy golf comes to Victoria Park - just show up and enjoy! Head over to the Bandstand area…
Find out more »Summer Art Car Boot
Artists, craftspeople and designer-makers will be selling their work directly to the public at the Summer Art Car…
Find out more »Hidden Gardens of Frome
A highlight of the Festival programme, Frome residents open their doors wide and invite you to discover the Hidden Gardens of Frome.
Find out more »Open Gardens and Heritage Trail
Visit our village’s Open Gardens Day and follow the Heritage Trail to visit some of our lovely gardens…
Find out more »Frome Festival Short Story Competition Prize-Giving
Celebrate the talents of writers of all ages as the winners of the Young Writer Competition and the…
Find out more »Frome Heritage Tree Walk
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever popular walk to see some of…
Find out more »Jackdaws Songbirds
Jackdaws Songbirds are feeling good to be singing! They have tales to tell: songs of seas, rivers, fields…
Find out more »Clandestine Mazurka Balfolk Jam Session
Balfolk is a variety of traditional and modern dances to the folk music of continental Europe, including ceilidh-style…
Find out more »Teabreak
Have a well-deserved TEABREAK in this heart-warming new show from Trigger. Gently glide through the history and ritual…
Find out more »Kate Fox – Bigger On The Inside
Like the TARDIS in Doctor Who, we're all bigger on the inside. Join stand-up poet and BBC radio…
Find out more »Frome Charity Fashion Show
A sustainable fashion show using clothes and accessories from Dorothy House and Barnardo's. This is a fun early…
Find out more »Pete Gage
The Pete Gage Blues Quartet returns to the Festival with its unique blend of blues and gospel, all…
Find out more »Mells Summer Opera – Purcell’s The Fairy Queen
Mells Summer Opera returns in the beautiful venue of St Andrew's Church to perform one of the baroque…
Find out more »Rokia Koné + Mohamed Errebbaa
Rokia Koné, one of Mali's most beloved artists and a member of supergroup Les Amazones d'Afrique, blends griot-infused…
Find out more »Frome Symphony Orchestra
A Russian-themed programme by Frome Symphony, directed by Mark Gateshill, features Shostakovich's exhilarating Festive Overture and Prokofiev's powerful…
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