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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This special Paint And Sip hosted at Puss In Books Cat Cafe will be taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the painting process as you paint a picture of your beautiful pet with yummy cake and coffee (whilst surrounded by cats!) All materials are provided, just bring yourselves! The class is […]
This youth club is suitable for those aged 14 - 16. Join us at the farm for fire building, pond dipping, tree planting, creating wildlife habitats, checking for snakes (yes, we have snakes) or whatever you want to do that day. If the sun is shining and you want just enjoy it then do! If […]
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Running time: 70 minutes plus […]
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 […]
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.
