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 […]
Join us for an evening of community and reading! Bring your own book (fiction or non-fiction, whatever you prefer) and we’ll gather to read together in silence. Doors will open […]
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 […]
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 […]
This youth club is suitable for those aged 12 - 14. Join us for an afterschool club where you can plant trees, build fires, cook food grown you’ve harvested from the ground and go dipping for frogs and newts in the pond. Or if you’d prefer to play manhunt in the forest garden? You can […]
90 minutes of space to relax and let go of the busy-ness of pregnancy. It's so helpful to have time and space to pause when you're pregnant, whether it's your first birth or you have little ones at home - taking a moment to let go of the day-to-day, to rest and be can give […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
