Join Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman as they perform songs from across her celebrated catalogue and celebrate the town they call home in this special Frome Festival programme. Cara’s stunning, emotive voice has bridged tradition and innovation, earning countless prestigious awards and accolades over a 30-year career. She remains a towering figure in Irish music.This […]
Celebrate the rich heritage of West Africa with internationally acclaimed kora virtuoso Sura Susso and formidable percussionist Amadou Diagne. Blending the timeless beauty of kora music with contemporary flair, their magical, high-energy performances weave rich storytelling, rhythm, and melody into an uplifting, unforgettable night of unity and cultural connection. Featuring dancer and choreographer Landing Mané. […]
NOTE: Change of date from printed brochure! Event 1013 previously listed as 10th, but The Dooks will take place on SAT 11 JULY (Far-Cue is on the 10th) Back home in Buzzard County, The Dooks are known as ‘The Motörhead of Country Music’. They play original country rock songs with redneck attitude and humour. They […]
Dig For Fire brings alternative jams on vinyl to Frome Festival. Owen’s Sausages & Hams transforms into Frome’s own dive bar, with cold beer and a soundtrack featuring Sonic Youth, Pixies, Joy Division, The Stooges, Gang of Four and more. From floor-filling hits to inspired deep cuts, expect a night packed with punk energy and […]
A new event for this year’s festival, teaming Frome Music Club DJs with audiovisual artists from the sensonic crew to produce a deluxe club experience combining an eclectic range of banging dance music with cutting edge visuals, lighting, and Pete Meagor’s amazing laser show. The perfect party to celebrate the last weekend of the festival!This […]
Start your Sunday with a Frome Festival Beats for Breakfast at RYE Bakery Cafe on Whittox Lane. The resident DJ will play a vinyl set while the kitchen serves brunch, coffee and pastries. RYE Cafe opens from 9am – 4pm. https://www.rye-bakery.com/This event is part of Frome Festival.
Artists, craftspeople and designer-makers will be selling their work directly to the public at the Summer Art Car Boot, organised by Black Swan Arts, Frome’s community arts centre. You’ll find over 50 local artists and makers with a fabulous range of prints, ceramics, jewellery and fine art, much of it at end-of-season prices. Home – […]
A collaborative exhibition of ceramic and sculptural work coming to Frome Festival via the Venice Biennale. Drawn to clay from a young age, Johnny Vegas gained a BA in Art […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the uprising of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth and his rebel army came to Frome. This walk follows in their footsteps within the town, taking in key locations of […]
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 […]
