The wayfaring singers of Jackdaws Songbirds have flown around the globe, gathering songs from the Arctic to the Equator, time-travelling across centuries to bring home a battered, bulging suitcase of fabulous ditties, wrapped up in joyous a cappella harmony. Bring spare cash for glorious half-time treats and teas, and for the retiring collection for Jackdaws […]
Curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law, enjoy a sparkling programme of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome. The programme features delicate chamber groups – Keith Harrison Broninski / Elliot Galvin, Nick Sorensen Trio, Emma Harris with the Daan Temmink trio & John Martin / Dave Newton quartet. Supported by All […]
From the birth of opera to the full bloom of the Baroque, this programme traces love, loss, and transcendence across a century of musical theatre. Featuring masterworks from Monteverdi, Purcell, Rameau and Handel. Intimate laments, radiant choruses, and vivid instrumental interludes combine to create an evening of drama, beauty, and emotional truth. From the birth […]
Celebrate the end of Frome Festival’s 25th anniversary by playing or enjoying Simon Williams’ long running Frome Jazz Jam. This is the culmination of Frome Festival’s celebration of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome, curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law. Supported by All Instruments, Westbury. Donations gratefully received. This event […]
Experience an evening of unforgettable melodies and expressive storytelling. Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad captures the gentle melancholy of England’s countryside, Schumann’s Piano Concerto sparkles with passion and lyric charm, and Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony brings the sights and sounds of the capital vividly to life. A perfect blend of intimacy and symphonic splendour. The evening […]
Boubacar Samake, son of the late Malian music legend Sibiri Samake, carries forward the deep spiritual tradition of Mali’s donso (hunter) music — a lineage of ritual melodies and rhythms played for courage, healing, and connection to the natural world. A virtuoso of the ngoni, the plucked lute at the heart of donso music, Boubacar […]
Eliza Carthy will be performing a very special live show with special guest opening artist, Martha Tilston on the final night of Frome Festival 2026! In the wake of Martin Carthy’s unexpected recent retirement, Eliza has drawn together a community of varied and talented musicians, all of whom have played a role in Martin’s outstanding […]
Fofoulah blend the propulsive rhythms of Senegalese sabar drums with dub basslines, sci-fi synths and raw guitars. This London-based quintet fuses Wolof vocals, trance-like grooves and glitchy electronics into something both earthy and futurist. Veterans of WOMAD, Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections, Fofoulah deliver intense, hypnotic performances that blur borders and ignite dancefloors. This […]
Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Tuesday. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.
Stories and rhymes for children up to 12 months with their parents / carers, every Tuesday from 11am - 11:30am. A fun free session to share with your baby and meet other new parents. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.
The talented students of Frome College take to the stage to showcase an incredible array of young musical talent in this much-loved annual event. Featuring outstanding performances across a range of styles, it’s always an unforgettable evening celebrating the creativity, passion, and skill of the next generation. Students showcase their diverse talents across three stages […]
Join us for a joyful morning of singing, instruments and summer fun! Little Piccolos preschool music classes, based on Kodaly methods, adds musical magic to your child's life. Movement, rhythm games and musical play - learning the magic of music through fun. No backing tracks - original songs written by music therapists and run by […]
