Tickets are now on sale for the 25th anniversary of Frome Festival, taking place from 3 – 12 July 2026. This year’s programme features three hundred events across 58 venues, celebrating the town’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
Highlights include a special performance by Frome-based Irish folk singer Cara Dillon with Sam Lakeman, the Silver Anniversary Chorus performing Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert with soloist Jacqui Dankworth, and the Bob Morris Lecture with Sir Tony Robinson reflecting on his life and love of history.
Music lovers can enjoy everything from classical and jazz to folk, rock and dance music, including a flamenco performance by internationally renowned guitarist Xuefei Yang and dancer Maria Vega. Comedy fans can look forward to Taskmaster favourite Phil Ellis, while literary talks, theatre productions, workshops, exhibitions and family events offer something for all ages.
With 300 events, 160 of which are free or low-cost, across the 10-day programme, there really is something for everyone. Fan favourites such as the Food Feast, Hidden Gardens, Open Art Trail and Wildlife Parade return alongside exciting new additions for this landmark year.
For full programme details and tickets, visit the Frome Festival website. Brochures are available to pick up from Frome Town Hall, Discover Frome Information Point, the Cheese & Grain, the library and many other locations across Frome and the surrounding area. You can also browse the online version of the brochure on Frome Festival’s website, or take a look through what’s on below.
Events
Frome Festival 25th Anniversary Gala Launch X King of Fools
Frome Festival – 25th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
Five Mile Walk – Frome Walking Wheel
Carve a Green Man in Stone in a Day
Chapel Barton Looms
Alice Seeley – Anti-Slavery Campaigner
Wonders of Creation
Art for Wellbeing Exhibition
Gala Organ Recital by Peter King
Guided Walks – Frome’s Millennium Trees
Argentous
