Discover Frome

Dr Alibi + Mary & the Bubblegums
2026-07-03 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | The Sun Inn, 6 Catherine Street, BA11 1DA
If you find yourself enjoying a wild mix of indie, punk rock, ‘60s garage and glam, topped up with a dash of the delightfully bizarre – all stirred into a B-movie-infused punk ‘n’ roll cocktail – then you’ve officially entered the strange and thrilling world of Dr Alibi.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Bach by Candlelight
2026-07-03 21:00 - 21:30 | Christ Church, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EH
Experience the beauty and spiritual peace of Bach’s Easter cantata, Christ lag in Todesbanden, with strings and voices in perfect harmony. Directed by Alan Burgess. Donations to Christ Church’s building fund, Christ Church Future, gratefully received.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Drama Presents Jean Genet’s the Maids
2026-07-03 21:00 - 22:30 | Archangel, 1 King Street, Frome, BA11 1BH
An intimate reimagining of Genet’s The Maids, set in contemporary Frome and performed at the Archangel.
In a curated bedroom of shabby-chic luxury and new-age calm, two local cleaners rehearse roles, rituals and revenge. Their employer — a glossy newcomer from the Babington House set — is always present, even when absent.
Voicenotes replace letters. Livestreams replace confessions. Screens watch back. Filtered through the language of social media and self-performance, Genet’s dark fantasy of class, power and desire unfolds at close quarters.
What is real?
What is performed?
And who controls the narrative?
Unsettling. Playful. Dangerously intimate.
Adult themes.
Times stated are start of performance. Please arrive early to be seated.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Saturday Market
2026-07-04 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.

Introduction to Scottish Music for Musicians
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:30 | The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome, BA115AJ
Join for an exciting workshop for concert pitch instruments, covering traditional Scottish tunes including jigs, reels, strathspeys, marches, waltzes and airs. Tuition at a pace to include everyone. Sheet music will be provided. Led by workshop leaders on accordion, violin & piano. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Publishing Fair
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:30 | The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Frome, BA11 1PT, United Kingdom
Join Frome Writers’ Collective’s fabulous free fair: readers, writers, publishers, editors, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages will be there, with more stalls to mark Frome Publishing Fair’s tenth anniversary, and a wonderful variety of publications on display and for sale. A must for all readers, writers and book lovers. Refreshments available.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Medieval Tile Making Workshop
2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2BN, United Kingdom
Spend the day learning how to make encaustic tiles using traditional techniques at this one-day workshop. You will carve, cast and decorate tiles ready to be fired in the kiln at the studio in the heart of Frome.
Tiles will be ready to collect approximately 6 weeks after the workshop. Workshop fees cover all materials and firing costs with a reduced rate is offered for the Frome Festival.
Please wear clothes that you are happy get messy in.
Suitable for any level of experience.

https://www.kiftceramics.com/coursesandclasses
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Open Art Trail
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and so much more.
Discover the full trail by picking up a free brochure at the Cheese & Grain, Black Swan Arts, Library, Town Hall, or at many local shops. Brochures can be downloaded through the Frome Open Art Trail and Frome Festival websites.
Home – Frome Open Art Trail
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Ian Marlow Sculpture Exhibition
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | The Sculpture Garden, Ebenezer Chapel, Buckland Dinham, Somerset, BA11 2QT, United Kingdom
Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian’s Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the world. Amid the ferns and architectural planting, he displays his sculptures in bold stainless steel, vibrant glass and patinated bronze bringing renewed energy to this tranquil setting.
www.marlowsculpture.co.uk
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
2026-07-04 10:30 - 11:30 | The Cross Keys Blatchbridge, Blatchbridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5EJ, United Kingdom
Inviting all veterans and their dependents to get together for friendly chatter and shared memories, speaking the special language we all understand. Support and welfare needs are also looked after outside of the breakfast club.
Join us for the comradeship and the excellent breakfast that Clive and his staff serve. (£9 and £1 t&t)
Please make sure to book your space before each breakfast club. To book, please call Alec Anderson on 07980 661001.

Carve a Green Man in Stone in a Day
2026-07-04 10:30 - 16:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Frome, BA11 3DE
Join stonemason and bestselling author Andrew Ziminski for a one-day beginners’ workshop in stone carving. Learn the basic skills needed to create a relief carving of the Green Man using Bath stone. By the end of the day, you’ll have your own finished carving to take home.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Youth Choir – Elemental!
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Christ Church, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EH
Frome Youth Choir present a festival concert inspired by the elements! Enjoy songs that explore our world and universe in all its forms. Featuring a range of music, including new works, written for young people that challenge our view of the world and inspire. Take part in a raffle supporting Frome Youth Choir, Christ Church and Frome Festival.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Family Pond Dip
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 13:00 - 14:00 | The Round House, Welshmill, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3HZ, United Kingdom
Engage with nature, search for bugs by the water, inspect them under the microscope and do some nature-inspired crafts. This Science Boost event is aimed at families and children must be accompanied by an adult for the whole event.
Booking required for children (accompanying adults do not require a ticket). Donations welcome.
Note: event takes place at the Round House, Welshmill, BA11 3HZ
This event is part of Frome Festival.

An Introduction to Bell-Ringing at St John’s
2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-04 12:45 - 14:15 | St John’s Church, Church St, Frome, BA11 1PL
Discover the ancient art of bell-ringing with this introduction and pre-booked visits to St John’s ringing chamber. Learn how the bells work, explore their history, hear stories from other belfries and try hand-chime ringing. Ages from 10+ (under 16’s with an adult). Access to ringing chamber is via narrow spiral stone steps.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Chapel Barton Looms
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 | The Old Sunday School, 4 Chapel Barton, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BZ, United Kingdom
Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome’s rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located through the Zion archway on Catherine Hill, with local glass artist Katrina Beattie also showcasing her stunning murrini bowls, coasters, and jewellery.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Alice Seeley – Anti-Slavery Campaigner
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Frome Museum, North Parade, Frome, BA11 1AT, United Kingdom
This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley (1870–1970) in King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. Using her Kodak camera, she documented the mutilation of Congolese people under a brutal regime designed to enforce rubber production quotas. Shown internationally as lantern slides, her images galvanised public opinion and resulted in the collapse of Leopold’s personal rule in 1908. Alice Seeley was arguably the first photographer to create and use her own images as part of an active campaign for social change. Some photographs in this exhibition may be distressing.
The exhibition runs during Frome Museum’s normal opening hours: 11am to 3pm Tuesday to Saturday, plus Independent Market Sundays (5th July)
www.frome-museum.org
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Wonders of Creation
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Church, Church St, Frome, BA11 1PL
Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on the Genesis account of Creation and focus on Earth and its wonders. Light refreshments on sale.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Art for Wellbeing Exhibition
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | St John’s Church, Church St, Frome, BA11 1PL
Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the ‘People’s Choice’ – a prize draw will be held after the exhibitions.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Argentous
2026-07-04 11:00 - 17:00 | The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Frome, BA11 1PT, United Kingdom
A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside.
https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Celebrating Frome Festival’s Origins
2026-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Rook Lane Chapel, Rook Lane, Bath Street, Frome, BA11 1DN
Discover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from the early years including Craft on the Hill and outdoor musical spectaculars. You might even spot familiar faces still supporting the Festival today. Presented by Rosie Eliot. Donations in support of Frome Festival welcome.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Bojangles – Showcase
2026-07-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HG
Bojangles dance schools bi annual show case. Involving all ages and a variety of genres.
Running time: 80 minutes plus interval
Recommended: Any
Tickets: £11 | Concessions: £7

Pea Soup in the Blue House
2026-07-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Blue House, 4 The Bridge, Frome, BA11 1AP
Come along to the Blue House gardens and listen to local group Pea Soup play a repertoire of jigs, reels and polkas from all corners of the globe, seasoned with Cajun tunes from the Louisiana bayous and bluegrass from the Appalachians. This trio of Accordion, Banjo and Guitar play music that nourishes the ears and fuels the feet.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Softcover Bookbinding Workshop
2026-07-04 13:00 - 17:00 | The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Frome, BA11 1PT, United Kingdom
Join printmaker and bookbinder, Jen Louise Meyer, for a softcover bookbinding workshop.
During this workshop, participants will learn the skills to make A6 sketchbooks using the Coptic binding method, the oldest binding technique. All materials and tools will be supplied, including a selection of Jen’s original lino prints to choose from for book covers. Participants will have the opportunity to make more than one book if time allows.
Jen will also talk about how to book bind at home without investing in a lot of equipment and, for those interested in continuing bookbinding on a regular basis, Jen will provide an introduction to the specialist tools she uses.
This workshop is for adults. No previous bookbinding or art experience necessary, just an interest in learning.
Jen’s prints and hand-bound books can be found here on Instagram: @jen.louise.meyer.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Imaginary Landscapes – Poetry and Harp with Chris Tutton & Tara Minton
2026-07-04 14:00 - 15:30 | RISE, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY
An exquisite fusion of words and music, Imaginary Landscapes brings together the spellbinding poetry of critically acclaimed author, performer and raconteur Chris Tutton, with the semi-improvised brilliance of international harpist, Tara Minton.
Chris Tutton is the and award-winning author of eight collections of poetry. Coined by Ned Sherrin as “the master of the short poem” his work has also been described as “absolutely beautiful” by Alexander Waugh with Iain Anderson of BBC Scotland noting that it was “philosophy in poetry form” and the Sunday Times commenting on its “dramatic passion and dignity”.
‘The Failing of Angels’ his extraordinary debut novel was published in 2020 – “I have never read such beautiful writing. I was stunned” Robert Pisani
Tara Minton is an Australian born harpist, vocalist and composer; proudly endorsed by Camac Harps. Sought after as both a harpist and vocalist, Tara has worked with Björk, Eska, Stan Sulzmann, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, Opera North, The Royal Ballet and the Australian World Orchestra, and appeared at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms. A professor of Jazz Harp at London Performing Academy of Music, she also sings with ‘The Blues and Roots Ensemble’ a music education charity promoting improvisation, integration and social change through the music of Charles Mingus, Abdullah Ibrahim and Dorothy Ashby.
“There is a palpable joy in her harp playing” London Jazz News
“An absolute gem” Martin Denny, Windsor Arts Festival
“This should be at the heart of every festival” Andy Stuart, Rye Arts Festival
Performance starts at 2pm. Please arrive early to be seated.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Frome Town Band at the Blue House
2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Blue House, 4 The Bridge, Frome, BA11 1AP
Enjoy Frome’s very own community brass band in the beautiful and relaxing setting of the Blue House garden. Stretch out on the grass in the sunshine and be taken on a musical journey. They might get a bit ‘Brassed Off’, or even go ‘Lady Gaga’ – so chill out, get a cuppa and and some cake and sit back while they let off steam and get you a ‘Ticket to Ride’.
To find out more about how you could get involved with the band visit www.frometownband.com
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Winemaker’s Experience – Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door
2026-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door, Unit D Station Approach, Frome Somerset, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1RE, United Kingdom
Go behind the scenes to sample the latest year’s wines straight from the barrel with head winemaker Adam. Compare them with previous vintages, enjoy paired artisan cheeses and charcuterie, and chat about sustainable English wine production.
This event is part of Frome Festival.

Corpus Case in Court!
2026-07-04 16:00 - 17:00
Step into a dramatized “trial” exploring the boyhood autobiography of Arthur Crocker, born in 1903 in the former police station at 1a Christchurch Street West. Upstairs, in the building’s former courtroom, his granddaughter, Caroline Greenman, provides evidence for cross-examination. The book launches at the Frome Publishing Fair on 4 July from 10am (Mercer Books).
Unreserved seating. Free with booking
This event is part of Frome Festival.

The Festival Food Feast
2026-07-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Cattle Market Car Park, Bridge Street Somerset Frome, BA11 1BE
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 to a sensational collection of acts.
Join Frome Street Bandits at St John’s Church at 5pm for the procession through Frome to the Food Feast – bring banners and percussion instruments to fill the town with music before one of Frome’s biggest celebrations of community arts.
This event is part of Frome Festival.
