Both tourists and residents are drawn to Frome’s annual events, which allow Frome to showcase why it’s such a brilliant and vibrant town. At these events you’ll find everything from local crafts and foods, arts and performances, outdoor fun and community spirit.
Every year Frome hosts these for all to enjoy, so come and experience them for yourself!
Launched in 2022, Photo|Frome is a three week celebration of all levels of photographic endeavours from local, national and international photographers including exhibitions, talks and workshops. Look out for Photo|Frome’s return next year.
Frome Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ people, run by the community of Frome and the surrounding area. In 2024, Frome Pride hosted their first pride parade as well as a week of fantastic events. Look out for Frome Pride’s events in 2026.
The nationwide campaign for climate action returns next June! This year, Frome’s nine day programme was packed full of a range of events and activities for all ages, including walks, talks, workshops, clothes swaps and lots more.
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Established in 1998 in the UK, this annual festival aligns with World Refugee Day, celebrated globally on June 20th. Look out for what Frome has to offer for Refugee Week next year.
Frome’s 10-day community/arts festival takes place every July and plays host to around 200 events in 40 venues including live music, theatre, Hidden Gardens, Open Arts trail and much much more. Look out for Frome Festival’s 2026 programme.
The Children’s Festival is a free, one-day, community event held in the summer, offering around 40 different activities for children and families to enjoy. Activities range from forest school and magic to storytelling and music and as many activities as possible are suitable for children with additional needs. The Children’s Festival 2025 programme will be announced closer to the time.
Frome’s annual walking festival offers a diverse weekend programme of guided and self-guided walks, trails and activities for young and old alike. Explore Frome’s history and heritage and the beautiful surrounding countryside in walks ranging from easy afternoon strolls to longer riverside rambles. Find out more about the Walking Festival 2025.
The question is, what isn’t at this event?! A traditional country show, the Frome Agricultural and Cheese show has over 350 trade stands and showcases fine food, crafts and, as the name suggests, plenty of cheese. Watch equine and livestock showing, car stunt shows, dog shows, falconry displays as well as live music.
This exciting annual spectacle lights up the streets of Frome with illuminated floats, music, majorettes and more each September. As well as providing a great day of entertainment, as a registered charity, Frome Carnival also raises money for local groups and individuals in need.
Frome’s annual Christmas celebration is the perfect way to ignite your Christmas spirit and kick off the festive season. The event in the town centre features a lantern procession, carols, Father Christmas and his grotto, festive food stalls and of course the Christmas lights switch-on.
