Emeritus Professor of Physics at Imperial College London, Prof. Keith Barnham considers how Frome could become the first UK town with an all-renewable electricity supply from wind and solar power. The software GIFTS (Get It From The Sun) compares solar and wind supply with grid demand and calculates the anaerobic digestion required to deliver secure […]
Lily Dunn talks to Harriet Derioz about the importance of memoir in our fragmented times, as a transformative experience for both writer and reader. A discussion about life – writing as a shifting and changing form, and why a personal narrative is so much more than finding the story and sharing it with the world.This […]
Loosely based on the book of the same name, this walk will chronicle alphabetically the history of the town, from Aldhelm, the founder of Frome, to the Zion Congregational Church, where old and new come together in a perfect mix. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC and co-author of A-Z of Frome. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Drinks will be available at the bar. No ticket required: free & open to all. This is a new […]
