July 2025
Frome Festival 2025
From Friday 4th – Sunday 13th July, Frome will come alive with music, art and culture. With a…
Find out more »First Saturday free beats with Sweet Machine and DJ sets until 1am
An evening of free music in the Silk Mill’s courtyard on our outside stage. Join us for the whole evening,…
Find out more »Bellatrix
Bellatrix is a female fronted band covering alternative, indie, punk and rock tracks by badass women from across…
Find out more »The Big Clothes Market
Run by the Big Clothes Swap, this market will showcase a mixture of pre-loved, vintage, thrift and re-worked…
Find out more »Threads Of Connection – Parts 1 & 2 / Undoing & Woad Dyeing
In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural…
Find out more »Bin Rat!!! A Fun, Feral Family Comedy
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the…
Find out more »The King Of Instruments – A Concert For Children
Enjoy ten very short and different pieces of music played by Ann Burgess on the pedal organ and…
Find out more »The Stratford Roundhouse – Stratford’S Forgotten Theatre
The Stratford Roundhouse was a small and experimental theatre space set up in 1970 by Royal Shakespeare Company…
Find out more »BIN RAT!!! A FUN, FERAL FAMILY COMEDY
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the…
Find out more »Children’s Music And Percussion Workshop With Sing-A-Ling
One for mini musicians in the making! Join Willow from Sing-a-ling for a hands-on music and percussion workshop…
Find out more »Frome Selwood Bowling Club – Have A Go At Bowls
Have you ever thought about playing Lawn Green Bowls? Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Bowls in…
Find out more »Frome Heritage Tree Walk
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever popular walk to see some of…
Find out more »Will James
This exciting UK artist effortlessly fuses blues, jazz, and soul into an inspired collection of modern blues. Forming…
Find out more »Sweet Kicks Burlesque Feather Fan Dance Workshop
Be transported to the time of old-school Hollywood glamour and learn to pose, walk, and tease with stunning…
Find out more »Choral Evensong
Experience masterpieces by of one of England’s greatest composers, Orlando Gibbons, 400 years since his death. His memorial…
Find out more »Land Beneath The Waves – Nature, Place & Chronic Illness
Join Guardian Country Diarist Nic Wilson for an inspiring evening discussing her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. She shares…
Find out more »Lou Sanders – No Kissing In The Bingo Hall
An internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian and TV favourite on Taskmaster, QI, Dancing on Ice and much more, Lou…
Find out more »‘Shanty And Me’ Documentary – Charity Fundraiser For Palestine
A screening of cameraman Jono Ekin’s intimate video diary documenting his incredible journey on a 1965 Royal Enfield…
Find out more »Make Do And Mend Workshop
Bring up to 3 clothing items for repair or alteration and learn how to save costs! Complete at…
Find out more »Fleeced? A Creative Walk
Join Carolyn Griffiths, author of 'Woad To This' to explore the sites, sounds and industrial buildings of Frome's…
Find out more »Meditation On St Augustine
Augustine, bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430 AD, was one of the most significant Christian thinkers after…
Find out more »Forgotten Melodies – Violin & Cello
Lucy Hewson (violin) and Matthew Greswell (cello) perform Zoltán Kodály’s breathtaking duo. Immersed in Hungarian folk music from…
Find out more »Eco-Art Exhibition and Inspiring Films from the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025
Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores…
Find out more »Church Going – A Career In Ruins
Andrew Ziminski, a well-known local stonemason with decades of experience working on churches, shares his unique perspective in…
Find out more »Andy Zaltzman – The Zaltgeist
One of the UK's leading satirical comedians and chair of the News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman assesses the state…
Find out more »Brodsky Quartet
Bringing an unrivalled authority to the performance of the string quartet repertoire, the Brodsky Quartet have performed over…
Find out more »Europe’s Great Witch Hunt
This year's Frome Society For Local Study lecture features Professor Ronald Hutton exploring Europe's witch-hunting phenomenon. Why did…
Find out more »Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango
UK banjo player, Kate Griffin, and Mozambique multi-instrumentalist, Matchume Zango, are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the…
Find out more »The Wellbeing Quest
Join the OpenStoryTellers Wellbeing Group for an interactive performance workshop where you'll journey through a magical sensory landscape…
Find out more »Meditation on St Brendan
Brendan of Clonfert, one of the early monastic saints of Ireland, was best known for his legendary voyage…
Find out more »Vedic Chant Circle – Harmonising Body, Mind And Soul
Chanting the Vedas, India's ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and…
Find out more »In An Arbour Green – Songs For Tenor And Piano
Richard Pinnock and Gareth Burgess present a programme of sumptuous songs from the early 20th-century Elizabethan revival, including…
Find out more »Frome Park Bowls – Have A Go At Bowls
Looking for something new to try? Why not have a go at bowls, a sport for people of…
Find out more »Past Perfect
This fun workshop will explore how imaginative time travel can enrich your prose or poetry writing. We'll invite…
Find out more »A Radical Evening with Frome Wardrobe Collective
The evening will explore radical approaches to designing an ethical and regenerative future for materials and fashion, while…
Find out more »Pop-Up Comedy
Pop Up Comedy, the folks behind Rode Comedy Festival, and Silk Mill team up again to bring you…
Find out more »Sofar Sounds
Sofars are cosy, enchanting and eclectic pop-up musical evenings, where guests are encouraged to set aside their phones…
Find out more »Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club Presents ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook’
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club comes to Frome with a stunning collection of music and stories. Curated by the…
Find out more »Rainbow Paradiso Cabaret Night
Get ready for an unforgettable night hosted by drag queen Kiki Babs! Featuring an acrobatic glow show from…
Find out more »Writing Political History
Two Frome historians, Peter Clark and David Lassman, discuss the challenges and rewards of writing political history from…
Find out more »Dirty Laundry Poetry X Crysse Morrison Poetry Competition Prize Giving
A special summer edition of live storytelling and poetry event Dirty Laundry, in collaboration with the Crysse Morrison…
Find out more »Frome Tunnels Tours
Visit sites that the Frome Tunnels Project have investigated and hear about local history. Please be aware that…
Find out more »Meditation On St John
John was a young fisherman who wrote a book about his best friend, Jesus. His gospel has influenced…
Find out more »Alphabet 2 – Organ Recital By David Turner
Organ music by composers with names beginning with letters from E to I, following last year's 'Alphabet 1'…
Find out more »Musicke In The Ayre – Piety And Play In Versailles
Musicke in the Ayre return to the Silk Mill with another delicious slice of the early Baroque, served…
Find out more »Handel’s Messiah – The Best Bits
Oakfield Choir presents selections from one of the most loved works ever written: Handel's Messiah. With orchestra and…
Find out more »A Winemaker’S Pizza Night – Saddle Goose Winery & Cellar Door
Join head winemaker Adam Collins tasting and understanding a wine directly out of the barrel, followed by a…
Find out more »Life Drawing At The Rye Bakery
For the Frome Festival, Life Drawing at Palmer Street moves to the Rye Bakery! Draw from two brilliant…
Find out more »Threads Of Connection – Part 3 / Repair
In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural…
Find out more »The Big Frome Festival Quiz
Do you know your St. Aldhelm from your Saint Agur? Pull together a team of four players and…
Find out more »The War’s Long Shadow – Writing WW2 80 Years On
Why does the Second World War continue to fascinate us? Three local writers, Michael Tasker Phillips (Grace), Frances…
Find out more »Lotte’s Jazz All Stars
With the best of the best from our regular Jazz evenings, we'll be having a Jazz showdown with…
Find out more »Kanekt
Kanekt are a diverse group of musicians united by their passion for each other's craft, founded by John…
Find out more »Daisy Chapman Duo
Songwriter Daisy and violinist Sue perform dark historical stories through voice, piano, and violin. Their show blends beauty…
Find out more »Amy Webber – Wannabe
'Wasted degree in opera. Teacher's Pet. Born in Kent, raised in Japan. Amy's new show is a witty…
Find out more »Sustainable Macramé Earring Workshop
Join Hazel from Happy Hare for a relaxed, eco-friendly workshop at Hung, Drawn, Quoted. Learn essential macramé techniques…
Find out more »Meditation On Julian Of Norwich
Julian, a remarkable woman, lived during the late Medieval period, a time of suffering and unrest. Her theology…
Find out more »Openstorytellers Takes 2 On Climate Change
Green and Healthy Frome asked OpenStoryTellers to explore the impact of climate change on people with learning disabilities,…
Find out more »Duets To Delight – Piano Duets Played By Deborah And Stephen Binnington
This husband and wife team present a feast of musical delights including works by Schubert, Dvorak and Debussy.
Find out more »Family Costume Ball
Dust off those dancing shoes and join us for some family fun in your best costume! Whether you…
Find out more »Fleeced Heckled Thrown – A Workshop
A man's jacket, a woman's dress or a child's jumper, trace the natural fibres to a finished product.…
Find out more »English Cheese & Wine Tasting
Join the team at The Stores for a unique tasting of English wine & cheese. Enjoy pairing five…
Find out more »Festival Choral Evensong
Enjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist.…
Find out more »Ooh La La – A French Affair
Close your eyes and be transported to Paris with Fifi La Mer and Ollie, an acclaimed duo performing…
Find out more »Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Learn the art of macramé knotwork to create an intricate plant hanger. All materials are provided, with full…
Find out more »Professor Kate Williams – The Bob Morris Lecture 2025
A New York Times best selling author of six historical books and regular on TV and podcasts, Professor…
Find out more »John Harris ‘Maybe I’M Amazed’ – In Conversation And Signing
Frome-based Guardian writer John Harris' new memoir, 'Maybe I'm Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection', is an…
Find out more »The Unfriend
Peter and Debbie's holiday friend Elsa seems friendly - until shocking reports surface online. Is she really a…
Find out more »Tom Moth – Harp & Electronics + Boci
Best known as the harpist for Florence + The Machine, Tom Moth presents a rare performance of solo…
Find out more »Joseph Hyde, Dave Smith & Laura Jurd
An evening of experimental improvised music from three of Frome's leading musicians. Laura Jurd (trumpet) blends primal jazz…
Find out more »Bohemia – Somewhere Between Rome And Shepton Mallet
Sian M. Williams' delightfully quirky tale of a village folk club and its devotees who live in a…
Find out more »A Magical Musical Evening With Benben And Friends
Last year, The Tin Church enjoyed a last-minute musical event with BenBen from Brooklyn and his musical friends.…
Find out more »Tales From The Grimm Reaper
A site-specific script in hand performance of a selection of The Brothers Grimm Stories. Can you cheat death?…
Find out more »The Frukes Fun-Filled Farrago
The annual hodgepodge of ukulele-based musical joy. Put away your sling-backs and put on your dancing shoes. It's…
Find out more »Celtic And Transatlantic Sessions
The Celtic and Transatlantic Sessions encompasses both Celtic traditional and old time American, bluegrass and gospel tunes. The…
Find out more »Hidden Gardens of Frome
A highlight of the Festival programme, Frome residents open their doors wide and invite you to discover the Hidden Gardens of Frome.
Find out more »Meditation On Psalm 121
David was a shepherd, a warrior, a musician, a King and in Psalm 121 he muses to whom…
Find out more »Piano Recital By Nicola Meecham
Multi award winning British pianist Nicola Meecham presents an exciting programme featuring Beethoven's totemic Appassionata Sonata, a selection…
Find out more »Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones…
Find out more »Musicking At The Silk Mill
Three wonderful jazz acts curated by Francis Moore, who has performed with musicians including Shabaka Hutchings. Laura Jurd…
Find out more »Geoff Robb – The Music Of Trees
Join Geoff Robb, winner of the Brighton Fringe Live Music Award, for an evening of magical storytelling and…
Find out more »Heathen Apostles
Straight from the heart of Los Angeles, Heathen Apostles deliver a haunting blend of Gothic Americana, dark roots,…
Find out more »Jon Amor Trio
Having crossed paths across the UK, Jon Armor Trio decided to join forces in 2022 and indulge in…
Find out more »Meditation – Searching For The Real You
This meditation class will be hosted by Dada Jyotirupananda, a yogic monk, practicing and teaching a system of…
Find out more »Midsummer Moon – A Violin And Piano Recital
After deep-diving into the world of British folk song and classical music, Madeleine Athané-Best (Master's student at the…
Find out more »Karenoke – This B**Ch Can Sing
R U ready for Karenoke? Nail that high note or risk Karen's infamous put downs as this diva has…
Find out more »Lumley
They come from Frome (mostly) and they love a festival. So, like hello! Lumley play Frome Festival 2025.…
Find out more »Reem Kelani In Concert
An evening with multi-talented British-Palestinian musician Reem Kelani, accompanied by pianist Bruno Heinen. Reem encloses a nation in…
Find out more »St John’s By Candlelight
Join us on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church, for an immersive experience of meditation, light,…
Find out more »A Musical Journey With Numbiano
Ever wished you could play an instrument for your child? Join this heartwarming parent & child music session…
Find out more »Comic Art Masterclass With Kev F
Returning to Frome Festival, Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for the Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel…
Find out more »Kiss My Putt Crazy Golf
Crazy golf comes to Victoria Park - just show up and enjoy! Head over to the Bandstand area…
Find out more »Medieval Tile Making Workshop
Learn how to make encaustic tiles using traditional techniques at this one-day workshop. You will carve, cast and…
Find out more »Kate Fox – Writing Where Your Own Nature Would Be Leading
Radio 4 regular and author of 'On Sycamore Gap', Kate Fox will lead a creative writing & poetry…
Find out more »The Frome Biscuit – Hoolee’s Goodies
A hands-on, creative activity where children will decorate biscuits inspired by the beautiful wildflowers found in our area.…
Find out more »The Elves And The Shoemaker
Jellyfish Theatre roll up with their enchanting family show. Come and meet the Shoemaker and his hilarious elf…
Find out more »Somerset And Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub Open Day
Somerset and Wiltshire Independent Stitch Hub is an established group of diverse textile artists, working in a variety…
Find out more »Celtic And Transatlantic Day @ Silk Mill
A celebration of the sounds of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia. Bring the family to afternoon campfire sessions with…
Find out more »All Dayer At Rye Wine Bar, Bakery & Pizzeria
Head down to The Station for an all-day celebration of great food, drink and music. Enjoy sets from…
Find out more »Christ Church Singers – Mozart And Kodaly
Christ Church Singers and conductor Alan Burgess present two contrasting choral masterworks; Mozart's Vesperae solennes de confessore, including…
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