Preloved and Vintage Fashion Fair

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Retold Fashion Frome are hosting another preloved and vintage fashion fair as part of Sustainable Fashion Week 2025. A room full of great private and business sellers, with a vast selection of preloved and vintage womens and menswear to choose from. Entry is £2 per person, children go free.

£2

Old Songs Launch Celebration

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Old Songs takes the reader on a journey through Britain's old songs, with ten eerie and enchanting folkloric tales from traditional ballads, along with their tangled histories. Please join Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns and Natalie Brice for the book launch of Old Songs. An evening of stories, song and folklore. Please note - Event tickets are not shipped but […]

£5

Celtic And Transatlantic Day @ Silk Mill

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

A celebration of the sounds of Ireland, Scotland, and Appalachia. Bring the family to afternoon campfire sessions with live music, workshops, food, and drinks. As night falls, two thrilling bands take the stage - Crossing The Rockies and Meeting At Crossroads bring infectious, foot-stomping energy. Get ready to dance, cheer, and soak in the magic!

Musicking At The Silk Mill

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Three wonderful jazz acts curated by Francis Moore, who has performed with musicians including Shabaka Hutchings. Laura Jurd is a trailblazing trumper who'll perform a selection of new music. JPQ are a versatile jazz quartet whose unique sound blends original compositions, well-loved jazz standards & hidden gems. Francis Moore joins Archie Ttwheam, who has played […]

Threads Of Connection – Part 3 / Repair

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural woad dyeing, and use stitching and repair techniques to create shared art. Drawing on the rich history of woad dyeing and textiles in Frome, we will explore our connection to our clothes and the land.

Musicke In The Ayre – Piety And Play In Versailles

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Musicke in the Ayre return to the Silk Mill with another delicious slice of the early Baroque, served by their trio of sopranos supported by archlute and baroque guitar, this time with a French flavour. Sacred motets by Charpentier will contrast with secular pieces by Lully and Lambert, written to entertain the Versailles Court.

Pop-Up Comedy

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Pop Up Comedy, the folks behind Rode Comedy Festival, and Silk Mill team up again to bring you another fantastic night of Stand Up Comedy during Frome Festival. Always a sell out show, always the very best comedians from the UK comedy scene right here in the heart of Frome.

Threads Of Connection – Parts 1 & 2 / Undoing & Woad Dyeing

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

In this collaborative 3-part workshop, explore the transformation of worn textiles through movement and shape, experiment with natural woad dyeing, and use stitching and repair techniques to create shared art. Drawing on the rich history of woad dyeing and textiles in Frome, we will explore our connection to our clothes and the land.

First Saturday free beats with Sweet Machine and DJ sets until 1am

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

An evening of free music in the Silk Mill’s courtyard on our outside stage. Join us for the whole evening, or pop in for a quick drink after the Frome Festival Food Feast. We welcome the return of Sweet Machine; embracing 80s, 90s and contemporary electronic musical influences to make danceable, melodic, synthpop songs for the masses. Dive Deep into the […]

Frome Publishing Fair

The Silk Mill Merchants Barton, Frome, United Kingdom

Join Frome Writers' Collective at their renowned Festival Fair - a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages. Explore a wide range of exciting publications to enjoy and purchase. A must-attend event for book lovers and writers alike.