The Frome Festival is a community/arts festival which takes place over 10 days every July.

The community arts festival has been a popular fixture in the town since 2001 and aims to offer something for everyone, young and old, including different types of music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, dance, film, workshops, children’s events, and food or drink experiences. Expect a dash of Frome’s signature quirkiness!

Popular fixtures of the Festival include the Hidden Gardens trail, an Open Art Trail and the famous Festival Food Feast which showcases an amazing variety of international street food, along with free live music and entertainment.

At the heart of the Festival is a programme of free and low-cost events generously supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. With accessible activity taking place every day of the Festival and a busy programme for families and children, everyone can experience the joys of live music, art, literature and theatre.

Find out more about the festival and this year’s programme and tickets on the Frome Festival website. You can also take a look at what’s on below.

Thu 2nd Jul 2026 19:00 - 22:00

Frome Festival 25th Anniversary Gala Launch X King of Fools

Celebrate Frome Festival’s 25th anniversary with a gala launch of this year’s programme,...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 09:00 - 17:00 to Sun 12th Jul 2026

Frome Festival – 25th Anniversary Photo Exhibition

Celebrate Frome Festival’s silver anniversary by exploring images from the last 25 years. Explore...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 09:30 - 12:30

Five Mile Walk – Frome Walking Wheel

Walk round the lesser known neighbourhoods of Frome at a gentle pace. There will be a refreshment...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 10:30 - 16:30

Carve a Green Man in Stone in a Day

Join stonemason and bestselling author Andrew Ziminski for a one-day beginners’ workshop in stone...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 11:00 - 15:00

Chapel Barton Looms

Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome’s rich weaving heritage,...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 11:00 - 15:00

Alice Seeley – Anti-Slavery Campaigner

This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 11:00 - 16:00

Wonders of Creation

Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 11:00 - 16:00

Art for Wellbeing Exhibition

Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 13:00 - 14:00

Gala Organ Recital by Peter King

Peter King, organist emeritus at Bath Abbey, launches Christ Church’s Festival programme with an...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 14:30 - 16:00

Guided Walks – Frome’s Millennium Trees

In 2000, Tim Bentley created the Millennium Tree Project, and now you can join him for one of two...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 18:00 - 20:30

Argentous

A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography,...
Fri 3rd Jul 2026 19:00 - 22:00

Live Music at the Bottle

Palmer Street Bottle is hosting an evening of live music from four talented local musicians, each...