Heathen Apostles – Live at The Tree House
2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Tree House, 35 Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH, United Kingdom
Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn (the band covers her classic Fist City) and Bessie Smith, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that will conjure both angels and demons, and will enlighten a darkened soul.
Forming the band together in 2013, Mather Louth (Radio Noir) and rock n roll veteran Chopper Franklin (The Cramps, Mau Maus, Nick Curran & the Lowlifes) quickly uncovered a mutual appreciation for murder balladry, Americana, and memento mori. The landscape was further tilled with the addition of Luis Mascaro on violin.
Their 6 critically acclaimed albums, along with their many EPs and singles (their release The Fall was named Best EP of 2018 by Folk n Rock magazine), capture the essence of the Heathen Apostles modus operandi: Southern Gothic Americana imagery surrounded by haunting, minor-chord melodies, musical influences including Gothic Roots music, Bluegrass, Blues, and Gypsy Jazz, all deftly bound together by the band’s dark and sometimes brooding sense of a bygone age.
Most recently, the band completed tours of both mainland Europe as well as the UK in support of their latest release, The In Between, with plans to return for two tours in 2026 in support of their forthcoming EP.
Please note this is an 18+ all-standing event, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com

Tony Moore’s Awake – Live at the Tunnels
2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Tony Moore‘s acclaimed prog rock show AWAKE blends immersive storytelling and vivid imagery. An original member of Iron Maiden and Cutting Crew keyboardist, this performance marks 50 astonishing years in music. See him just days before he heads to Knebworth, delivering an experience adored by fans of Genesis and Pink Floyd”.
Tony Moore‘s musical journey has been anything but ordinary. Originally from Bristol, Tony set off to London in the late 70s to join Iron Maiden before touring the world with Cutting Crew. From there, his career took him through a wide range of musical adventures, always driven by a deep passion for song writing, performing and pushing creative boundaries.
The concept album AWAKE was written during lockdown whilst Tony cared for him elderly mother, with the songs evoking all that it is to be alive and to love. Produced by Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris, the audio-visual show has toured the world supporting British Lion and is coming to Frome for just one night.
Presented by Sonar Presents

Buena Bristol Social Club
2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Buena Bristol Social Club is a collaboration of top-notch Cuban and Bristol-based musicians in the Latin music scene. Cuban musician, Michel Padron has carefully crafted a band that faithfully preserves the distinctive sound and flavour of Buena Vista Social Club’s music.
The Buena Bristol Social Club is a testament to the enduring spirit and essence of the Buena Vista tradition, skillfully brought to life by a talented ensemble under the guidance of Michel Padron. The band’s music is a blend of traditional Cuban rhythms, jazz, and folk, with a unique Bristol twist. They have a wide range of musical influences, from the classic Buena Vista Social Club to modern Latin American music, and their performances are always high-energy and engaging.
Buena Bristol Social Club is not just a tribute band, but a celebration of the music and culture of Cuba, brought to life by a group of talented musicians who are passionate about sharing this music with the world.
www.instagram.com/buenabristolsocialclub/

Frome Film Club: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
2026-07-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
A young dropout determines to look after his ailing grandmother in order to inherit her fortune.
This moving comedy-drama exploring loneliness, old age, inter-generational family tensions and dysfunction in a paternalistic society, broke box office records in SE Asia.
Thailand 2025 | 126 minutes | Cert 12
Thai with English subtitles
This film is part of Frome Film Club, a membership of like-minded film enthusiasts, which presents a monthly programme of hand-picked world cinema and quality independent films. Films are shown on the second Wednesday of the month.
Visit Frome Film Club website for information on how to join.
This Frome Film Club screening, is also open to non-members

Toddler Time Thursday
2026-07-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE
Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers, at Frome Library every Thursday. 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.

Tpau
2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
T’PAU burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit Heart & Soul reaching No. 4 in both the UK and US charts. This led to a meteoric rise in T’pau’s fortunes at home and in the USA, where the track stayed on the US Billboard Chart for six months. After a European Arena Tour supporting Bryan Adams and another UK Tour of their own, T’pau’s next single China In Your Hand stayed at No1 for five weeks – the longest serving No1 of the year.
Simultaneously, their debut album Bridge of Spies occupied the No1 album slot for two weeks and went on to become a certified quadruple platinum in the UK – selling 1.2 million copies. Their own arena concerts followed, and the subsequent 1988 record Rage also went platinum. T’Pau were nominated for 5 Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello Award and won an ASCAP Award from the USA for Heart & Soul.
The band are now a regular fixture on the Festival and Arena circuit, annually rocking IOW, Rewind, Let’s Rock, W-Fest, Here and Now, Step Back, Ibiza Hardrock, Night of The Proms, 80s Classical, 80s Orchestral, and they were special guests on The Human League Generations Tour in 2024.

Xuefei Yang & Maria Vega: Spanish Guitar & Flamenco Dance
2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists and named on Classic FM’s “100 Top Classical Musicians of Our Time”, Xuefei Yang joins Madrid-born flamenco dancer Maria Vega to present a sparkling evening of authentic Spanish music and dance. Performing works from across Spain, the combination of Yang’s award-winning musicianship and Vega’s impressive choreography is a spectacle that transports you to Iberia.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Tickets: £23

Volunteering for wellbeing
2026-07-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Vallis Veg, Egford, Frome, BA11 3NF, United Kingdom
Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients.
No previous experience is necessary, just turn up on the day.

Timmy Mallet – Live At Rook Lane
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Rook Lane Chapel, Rook Lane, Bath Street, Frome, BA11 1DN
Step back in time to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated cult Television entertainers!
Wacaday’s utterly brilliant, ‘Timmy Mallett’ will be joining us on Friday 10th July at Rook Lane Chapel, Frome. The evening will feature an intimate up close and personal event with an onstage live interview plus an audience Q&A hosted by former ITV presenter, Jon Monie.
Expect fun, laughter and the possibility of an impromptu game of Mallett’s Mallet!
Timmy began presenting on our television screens with the brand-new Wide Awake Club in 1984, alongside Michaela Strachan. In 1985, Timmy was offered the chance to present a spin-off of Wide Awake Club, called Wacaday. The programme was characterised by games such as the now classic “Mallett’s Mallet”
Since then Timmy has hosted many successful shows and regularly makes guest appearances on other programmes where his entertaining opinions, loud looks and good humour make him a popular guest.
With West End show producer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Timmy Mallett formed the “band” Bombalurina, reaching number 1 in the official UK charts whilst topping the charts in more than a dozen countries around the world. He’s worked with George Martin and featured in Skepta’s music video for the hit song, ‘Rolex Sweep’ accompanying Skepta at the MOBO awards.
Timmy is an accomplished artist who has had his work exhibited at various art galleries; enjoys cult status among students and young adults, has sat on every seat at Man Utd and City; owns over 87 pairs of specs; built a pole house on the great barrier reef, cycled thousands of miles around the coastline of England and Ireland. In 2018, Timmy cycled over 3,000km from his UK home to Santiago de Compostela to honor his late brother, Martin.
and gave a break to Mike Myers & Chris Evans among others; debated at the Oxford Union and runs his own successful TV production company.
What a career! And that’s not the half of it!
Join us for a fun-packed evening as Timmy shares some of his stories in his own imitable way.

Danceworks
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB
Act One is an adapted version of The Nutcracker Suite, danced by our beautiful Danceworks ballet students from the age of 3.
Act Two will bring “A Night At The Musicals” and a tribute to the “Jackson’s”.
Act Two will be performances from our Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Cheer students.
Click Here For Danceworks 2026 Information

Frome Writers’ Collective, Nicholas Shakespeare: Spies and Lies
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Nicholas Shakespeare in conversation with Kylie Fitzpatrick.
Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist (The Dancer Upstairs, Snowleg, The Sandpit) and biographer (Bruce Chatwin, Priscilla, Ian Fleming). In his conversation with Kylie Fitzpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, the authors and places that have inspired him, and his latest novel, Frame 37, in which an English ex-journalist tries to stop a candidate with a dark past from becoming US president.
Running time: 90 minutes including interval
Tickets: £12

Frome Farmers' Market
2026-07-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Boyle Cross
Since October 2022, Frome’s farmers’ market has taken place at Boyle Cross – the town’s original market venue, and where we also hold a market on the first Sunday of the month as part of The Frome Independent.

Frome Boyle Cross market runs every second Saturday of the month, from February to December 9am – 1pm.

Situated close to Cheap Street and Catherine Hill, it’s a great destination to meet and buy from local farmers, cheesemakers, market gardeners, and bakers.

Boyle Cross itself has plenty of seating and you can collect a takeaway coffee at one of the nearby cafes and come and enjoy watching the market life!

Frome Saturday Market
2026-07-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Cattle Market Car Park, Bridge Street Somerset Frome, BA11 1BE
Frome has a market every Saturday, 9am – 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you’ll find fresh produce, sweet treats, homeware, jewellery, gifts, pet supplies and more.

Little Pickles Market
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
What will be on offer to buy, every market is unique and offers a great selection of items from prams to babygros, books to play gyms, bouncy chairs to wooden toys, toddler clothes to baby carriers, welly boots to swimwear, the list goes on and on.

Frome Writers’ Collective, Andrew Miller & Emma Craigie: the Land in Winter
2026-07-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Andrew Miller in conversation with Emma Craigie.
Andrew Miller will join the writer and educator, Emma Craigie, to discuss his latest novel, The Land in Winter. It tells the story of two young married couples living in the British West Country during the Big Freeze of 1963 – one of the coldest winters on record in the UK. It won the 2025 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction and was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize, with the judges describing it as a ‘dazzling chronicle of the human heart’.
Running time: 90 minutes including interval
Tickets: £12

Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman: a Frome Festival Special
2026-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Join Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman as they perform songs from across her celebrated catalogue and celebrate the town they call home in this special Frome Festival programme. Cara’s stunning, emotive voice has bridged tradition and innovation, earning countless prestigious awards and accolades over a 30-year career. She remains a towering figure in Irish music.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Tickets: £23

Frome Flea Market & Craft Fair
2026-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | West Woodlands Showground, Bunns Lane, Near Frome, Somerset,, Frome, BA11 5ES
A vibrant indoor and outdoor Flea Market & Craft Fair with over 250 individual and independent traders. From flea market stalls selling antiques, collectables, vintage and retro items to talented designer makers, artisans and crafters showcasing their work.

Entry £3 per adult (under 16’s free)
Free entry to all classic vehicles (No need to pre-book)
Live music
Children’s fun rides / inflatables
On-site catering and bar
Free parking
Inside stands – from £20 – please pre-book
Outside pitches – all £20 – cash only on the day

To book a stall call Claire on 07722752404
Website – https://www.fromefleaandcraft.com/

Frome Writers’ Collective: Frome Short Story Competition Awards
2026-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Celebrate writers of all ages as the winners of the Young Writer Competition and the Writers in Residence contest are announced, and author Claire Fuller reveals the winning entries in the Frome Festival Short Story Competition.
Writers in Residence is an annual local competition in which participants write a story to a given prompt, while temporarily ‘residing’ in a Frome shop or café.
The Young Writer Competition for writers aged 7 -18 is sponsored by author Kerry Wilkinson (an ex-Frome College student) and judged by author and UK Patron of Reading, Joffre White.
Claire Fuller, this year’s guest judge for the Frome Festival Short Story Competition is the author of six novels, including the Costa Prize-winning ‘Unsettled Ground’, with the latest, ‘Hunger and Thirst’, being published in May this year.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Tickets are free for this event

Pregnancy Mindfulness
2026-07-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Rise Frome, Whittox Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3BY, United Kingdom
Pregnant and looking for some time and space to connect with yourself, your baby and others going through pregnancy?
These monthly sessions give you time to pause, tune into yourself and relax. No experience necessary – the simple meditations will be guided, you can sit in a chair, bring along a cushion or a yoga mat (and a blanket!) if you’d prefer to lie down and fully rest.
There’s the option for a little gentle movement after the relaxation, so you can land back in the room before we come back to circle and there’s the chance to chat and share your experience and reflect on your pregnancy.
Advance booking recommended, and it’s a pay-what-you-feel workshop.

Eliza Carthy -The Songs of Martin Carthy
2026-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
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 career. These artists will share the stage with Eliza, honouring and celebrating Martin’s immense legacy and musical back catalogue.
This evening will present a rolling cast of admirers, colleagues and surprise guests, performing an entirely new set featuring some of Martin’s best loved work from all eras of his career, spanning from his debut to final albums, via Waterson:Carthy and beyond.
Martin Carthy is a legendary ballad singer and guitarist who has influenced generations of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards.
In recognition of his illustrious career Martin was recently shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize for his wonderful new solo record Transform Me Then Into A Fish. This album both marks his 84th birthday in May 2025, and offers a full circle moment in his music journey as he revisits material from his very first (eponymous) solo record released in 1965.
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following worldwide.
She has played on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring musicians.
The past few years have seen Martha venture in to the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) – The Tape – which is garnering much praise and excitement.

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
2026-07-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
On sale to Friends of Frome Festival Fri 15 May
General on sale Sun 17 May
Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Phil presents his brand-new show ‘Bath Mat’, jam packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises.
Running time: 120 minutes plus interval
Recommended: 14+
Tickets: £20

Toddler Time Tuesday
2026-07-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Frome Library, Justice Lane, Frome, BA11 1BE
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.

Flea and Collectables Market
2026-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Quality second hand goods including a selection of antiques and collectables as well as a mixture of bric-a-brac and jewellery with even the chance of some hidden treasure.
Always worth a rummage!
Grain bar/café – also serving food.

Frome Wednesday Market
2026-07-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Cattle Market Car Park, Bridge Street Somerset Frome, BA11 1BE
Frome has a market every Wednesday, 9am – 3pm, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you’ll find fresh produce, sweet treats, homeware, jewellery, gifts, pet supplies and more.

Improv Lab
2026-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Awesome Studio, Station Approach, Frome, BA11 1RE, United Kingdom
Join our upcoming 5-week improv course – perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Adults only.
No scripts. No pressure. Just a playful and welcoming space to invent characters, create stories, and discover the joy of saying “yes, and…” to every idea.
Led by an experienced facilitator, each session invites you to participate in a mix of improvised scenes and games. It’s a laidback, hilarious and a genuinely safe place to be totally ridiculous.
Along the way, you will:

Reconnect with your sense of playfulness
Cultivate creativity and quick thinking
Build confidence as a speaker and perfomer
Step outside your comfort zone
Join a growing, supportive community

Billy Joel Tribute UK
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE
Billy Joel has sold over 150 million records worldwide, achieving 3 number 1 singles and a further 30 singles in the top 40 of the US Billboard 100.
With classic hits including; Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, We didn’t Start The Fire, Movin’ Out and many more, Billy Joel is still regarded as one of the most successful and influential US singer-songwriter composers in music history.
Performing the works of Billy Joel, Gaz Jenkins has been working as a professional entertainer for over 25 years. His career has taken him across Europe and beyond, from luxury cruise contracts through to theatre tours and concert halls.
Having been a Billy Joel fan for over 30 years, Gaz’s passion for music, theatre (and Billy Joel), later developed into a tribute to one of his childhood idols. With his training in theatre and love for music, Gaz will be bringing the fire and passion of the ‘Piano Man’ to the stage!

Wild Circle
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Vallis Farm, Egford Hill, Frome, BA11 3JQ, United Kingdom
Wild Circle is a women’s group in nature -women sharing honest conversation around a fire, in a beautiful garden setting.
No pressure or expectation, just a warm welcome and a gentle invitation to take a pause from everyday life and create a little breathing space.
“Tara made me feel very welcome and relaxed, I felt completely at ease. I would highly recommend.” -Jo-
“It was just what I wanted, a real ‘firebreak’ in a busy life. Thank you for allowing us to develop what we did in our own way, whilst gently guiding and holding the session. I think the choice to stay in the ’embrace’ of the wooden structure worked well, and I found the time by the fire warming in body and spirit. And great cake too.” -Beverly-
Fridays 10am – 11:30am, monthly at Vallis Farm
