NEW – LATE OPENING ON FRIDAY Frome residents open their doors wide and invite you to discover the Hidden Gardens of Frome. Explore the byways of Frome, enjoy gardens lovingly prepared by volunteers, treat yourself to a piece of cake and a cup of tea, or just wander around and have a chat. Join thousands […]
Saddle Goose winemaker Adam has joined forces with Libby from The Little Frome Cookery School to bring an intimate evening of food and wine pairings. Experience bold vegetarian small plates and bites alongside expressive natural wine. Events This event is part of Frome Festival.
Step back in time to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated cult television entertainers! Wacaday’s utterly brilliant, ‘Timmy Mallett’ will be joining us on Friday 10th July at Rook Lane Chapel, Frome. The evening will feature an intimate up close and personal event with an onstage live interview plus an audience Q&A hosted by […]
Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist and biographer. In discussion with Kylie Fitzpatrick, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies, and the authors and places which have inspired him. In his latest novel, ‘Frame 37’, Dyer – an ex-journalist – tries to stop a dubious candidate from becoming US President.This event is part […]
Acclaimed pianist presents an extraordinarily eclectic mix of pieces by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, John Adams and Paul McCartney. Event in aid of Christ Church’s building fund, Christ Church Future. “Charles Wiffen produced one of the indisputable highlights of the whole Festival. . . a kaleidoscope of cascades of notes, at times delicate and lyrical, at […]
Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith are two of England’s leading fiddle players, known for their powerful, expressive playing and deep connection to traditional music. Sam, a BBC Folk Award winner and veteran of Bellowhead and Leveret, has been called “Britain’s Premier Fiddler” (Songlines), while Grace, a rising star with her acclaimed trio and work with […]
Frome Good Afternoon Choir are delighted to be hosting the City of Bath Male Choir as their special guests at their concert in Holy Trinity Church, Frome on Friday 10th Juy at 7.30pm as part of the Frome Festival. The fantastic Bath Male Choir are fresh from the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival where they […]
The Hotwells Haulers are a seasoned group of musicians and singers who have performed together for over thirty years. Based in Hotwells, Bristol’s historic first port of call, and rooted at the iconic Nova Scotia tavern, several members are former Bristol Shantymen. They bring a lively programme of shanties, sea songs and tunes, many drawn […]
Martin Kolarides (guitar, who declines to say if his extraordinary skills are due to a late night crossroads meeting), Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano), and Pete Maxfield (double bass) fuse jazz with traditional music to play everything from Celtic, spirituals, gospel, and blues to Doc Watson, Hendrix, modal jazz, modern Cornish session tunes, and Oscar Peterson’s anthem […]
Often compared to the likes of Flight of the Conchords, Tim Minchin, and Bo Burnham, Tom Veck is a hilarious and inventive musical force who effortlessly blends the relatable with the ridiculous and the thought provoking. His five-star, sellout show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 drew widespread acclaim and had him put forward for […]
NOTE: Change of date from printed brochure! Event 1119 previously listed as 11th, but Far-Cue will take place on FRI 10 JULY (The Dooks are on the 11th) Emerging from a pile of dirty ashtrays and crushed beer cans in 1996, Far-Cue set out to make gigs in their hometown fun again. Originally planning to […]
Discover St John’s on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church. Experience the immersive combination of meditation, light, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with us. Afterwards, you are invited to join the choir for Compline – a short service of quietness and reflection. This event is part of Frome […]
