Returning to Frome Festival following his "breathtaking" recital last year, Charles Wiffen performs a programme of piano works about water. Featuring works by Chopin (Barcorolle), Liszt, Debussy (Poissons d'or), Takemitsu and Ravel.

Five Yard presents a night of Americana for the 4th of July. Alan Power & The Take Twos return with their country classics, plus support acts from early evening. Check out vintage American motors in the yard and enjoy burgers, wings, tacos, and a full bar with themed cocktails.

One of the great voices in British rock, having sold over 3 million albums worldwide as frontman for Reef, Gary Stringer is one of the UK's most recognisable and unique voices. Gary will be playing a special up close and intimate show covering his incredible career including Reef, Stringer / Bessant & more!

East London collective the Hackney Colliery Band have blown their way into the public consciousness with their genre-bending combination of brass, reeds, percussion and electronics, firmly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting live bands in the UK.

Join the Warminster Military Wives choir as they celebrate the power and joy of singing and raise money for one of Frome's most popular charities. A night of glorious, uplifting voices; all proceeds go to Purple Elephant Family Support charity, supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged local children and families.

Perhaps best known for his work with Robbie Williams, multi-award-winning songwriter Guy Chambers will perform interpretations of classics such as 'Angels' and 'Millennium' on piano and share anecdotes from his 40-year career. A lucky audience member will have the chance to be brought on stage to co-write a song. Doors 7pm. Non-reserved seating.

Firmly rooted in traditional American music, this old-time country string band presents authentic Appalachian, bluegrass, blues, and Cajun tunes with fiddle, banjo, percussive step dance, and soaring harmonies. Refreshments are included, and the venue's oil lamps create an atmospheric setting. Doors 7pm.

A 4th of July celebration of American music featuring traditional and original folk tunes by Lorikeet using rich harmonies, cello, guitar, and percussion. Followed by Black Eyed Dogs performing Americana classics by the likes of Grateful Dead plus originals, led by Ethan Johns with Nick Pini, Dave Smith and Luke Potashnick.

Classic punk rock done differently! With all the energy and vitality that gave the scene its style and verve.

Feel the spiritual peace and calm of a candlelit church as you hear Bach's Suite No 1 for Solo Cello in G Major BWV 1007 played by Damian Knollys. Donations for church funds.

This exciting activity for primary-aged children and their parents/carers combines the best elements of Rocktopus award-winning school workshops. Participants have the chance to write and record an original song, play real instruments, and star in their own music video, creating a fun and memorable experience for the family.

Frome Youth Choir warmly invites you to its free summer concert of accompanied and unaccompanied songs inspired by the element 'air'. Join us for energetic and inspiring performances by our choir members aged 5-14 from Frome and surrounding area. Refreshments available before the concert begins.

Enjoy a morning of lively tunes in the park from Dutch concert band Just4Fun, a hit on their Frome Festival debut in 2023. Dance away to famous tunes reimagined for wind and brass to kick off the opening weekend of the Festival.

Frome Town Band brings their summer programme to the Blue House Garden once again. This is a traditional, nostalgic and relaxed event where Frome's homegrown brass band is the accompaniment for your cakes and tea in the sunshine. Step out of the hurly burly and relax.

Annie Bourne will perform a selection of songs and arias from Bach to Bellini, continued with healing sounds in the form of a heart song and affirmation. Joined by Alan Burgess (piano), Paul Leonard (bass clarinet and guitar), Alex Bartlet (harp), Jo Hanstead, Emily Quinton and Karine Butchart (voice).

Frome's favourite free event returns to Market Yard with another celebration of amazing street food, music and entertainment. Sample delicious offerings from around the world and dance the night away with a sensational collection of live acts. Sponsored by Lilley's Cider

An utterly magical evening of food, fire, and folk music in an unforgettable, elemental setting. Join us in our intimate forest glade, nestled in a clearing under the woodland canopy. Your meal will be cooked over an open fire made with wood sustainably coppiced in this forest, featuring ingredients organically-grown and wild-foraged on this land. […]

Get ready for a high-energy celebration of 2000s dance anthems! EDM Alive brings the party to life with a full live band, delivering an electrifying setlist featuring hits from Rudimental, Chase & Status, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, and more.

Get Ready to Feel the Beat with EDM Alive – The Ultimate 00s Dance Revival! Step into the golden era of electronic anthems with EDM Alive – a high-octane, 4-piece live tribute to the iconic 2000s dance music scene. This electrifying act fuses the raw energy of live instruments with the pulsating power of EDM classics that defined a […]

Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome's Bert Jansch Studio. Doors 7pm.

Local legend and world-renowned saxophonist and composer, Iain Ballamy blends jazz and classical influences with originality and freedom. Listed in BBCs '100 Jazz Greats' between Count Basie and Chet Baker, he has spent over three decades transcending genres, collaborating with leading contemporary jazz musicians, and forging strong, lasting global musical connections.

Explore the life, loves and letters of Elizabeth Rowe, the 18th century Frome poet. Called "the ornament of her sex and age", she was known to Alexander Pope and grew into a radical writer who influenced Jane Austen. With Andy Hardy, Professor Nicola Grove, and choir accompaniment.

Pianist Charles Wiffen once again joins Quorum to perform Brahms' magnificent piano quintet alongside Hugo Wolf's charming Italian Serenade. The programme concludes with the passionate second quartet by Tchaikovsky.

Frome Good Afternoon Choir, lead by their multi-talented and popular choir leader Matt Finch, welcome Glastonbury Male Voice Choir to join them for an evening to 'Sing Out'. A charity concert.

Bellatrix is a female fronted band covering alternative, indie, punk and rock tracks by badass women from across the decades. Expect a fabulous and fun dancy night full of excitement and energy!

The Covertronics are a newly formed four-piece covers band, delivering singalongs from the 50s to today. From The Kinks to Oasis, The Who to The Killers, they cover it all. Dancing shoes are mandatory - air guitars optional, but the fun is guaranteed!

Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and the box organ. Once you’ve heard the music, young pianists can try playing a short piece on the beautiful box organ themselves! Open to children and curious adults of all ages. No unaccompanied children. Donations to church […]

Raving Rascals returns to Frome Festival 2025 - bigger than ever! Join this family-friendly rave with some of freshest DJs dropping some epic bangers. Also with DJ workshops, The Glitter Temple for all your Festival glam needs, bouncy castle, a tuck shop, an outside chill area and more. See you little ravers on the dance […]

One for mini musicians in the making! Join Willow from Sing-a-ling for a hands-on music and percussion workshop at The Awesome Studio. During this interactive workshop children will get the opportunity to play on a variety of drums and percussion instruments. We’ll learn some basic rhythms and will end the session creating our very own […]

The New Academic Feetwarmers band will be making their annual visit to the lovely gardens at The Blue House. Sit out on the lawn, enjoy light refreshments supplied by Frome Lions and pass the afternoon away enjoying the sounds of traditional jazz, blues and stomps from New Orleans.

This exciting UK artist effortlessly fuses blues, jazz, and soul into an inspired collection of modern blues. Forming his own unique sound, Will’s passionate live performances are a throwback to blues legends of old. His 2023 album ‘Sundancer’ earned critical acclaim and topped the USA Soul Blues Charts. Will James is an exciting talent on […]

Experience masterpieces by of one of England’s greatest composers, Orlando Gibbons, 400 years since his death. His memorial in Canterbury Cathedral describes him as “an upright and charming man. . . now transcribed to the celestial choir”. Enjoy the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis from his Second Service alongside his eight-part anthem “O clap your hands”.

Fronted by Lush’s iconic Miki Berenyi, the Miki Berenyi Trio brings a fresh, intimate energy to her timeless sound. The trio reimagines classics and delivers new material with raw, melodic charm. A captivating blend of nostalgia and reinvention, their performances celebrate Berenyi’s enduring legacy in alternative music.

Miki Berenyi Trio (aka MB3) are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour – Miki and Moose being founder members, Ollie joining to play bass.   MB3 was originally formed to promote Miki’s memoir – […]