April 2022
Frome Art Fair 2022
This year's Frome Art Fair will take place over two beautiful Frome venues, The Silk Mill and the…
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The Big Mayday Hug
Show how much you care about Frome this May Day... ...let's join together and put our arms around…
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Mark Lockheart’s ‘Dreamers’
'Dreamers' is a new project from British saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart, featuring keyboardist Elliot Galvin (Dinosaur), bassist…
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Mighty One, Plume & Vinyl Social Afterparty
Mighty One is a fantastic six-piece band born out of a 2020 lockdown recording project, with early demo…
Find out more »The Frome Small Publishers’ Fair
Join us at Frome’s acclaimed Small Publishers’ Fair - a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists, illustrators and…
Find out more »sensonic & guests
The legendary immersive audiovisual club night sensonic makes its return to the Silk Mill, using our outdoor sound…
Find out more »Fofoulah
London-based afro-dub ensemble Fofoulah combine dub and jazz with flavours of West Africa to create a unique sound…
Find out more »Emergence
'Emergence' artists take to the stage in an echo of their recent debut festival. A collective of women…
Find out more »Celebrated Women of Frome Walk – South
To coincide with the exhibition currently running at Frome Museum, this ninety-minute walk will take in places on…
Find out more »Comedy at the Silk Mill – Frome Festival
End your hardworking day with an evening of laughs, all from the comfort of the Silk Mill's courtyard.…
Find out more »māsa
māsa (formerly known as Currer Bell) channel the essence of folk narrative into contemporary songwriting elevated by an…
Find out more »Fellow Pynins
Fellow Pynins is an award-winning contemporary folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and…
Find out more »Lockdown Blues
Brand new theatre company, Really Truly, are presenting their debut show as part of Frome Festival 2022. Lockdown…
Find out more »Mark Barnwell
Mark is a professional Spanish guitarist based in the South West of the UK. His experience of live…
Find out more »Jazz Dynamos: Jazz’n’80s
Jazz Dynamos, a five-piece band who take well known songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with…
Find out more »Crossing the Rockies
Crossing the Rockies is a local hat-loving group who play a lively and eclectic mix of traditional and…
Find out more »September 2022
Visionary Arts Collective Showcase 2022
Featuring artwork by Ruary Allan, Tass Bell, Christopher Dear, Jake Ewen, Rita Hraiz, Harry Pack, Ben Taylor and…
Find out more »The Climate Emergency: Five Things to Change and Four Ways to Do It
We face a shortening time window to stop chaotic climate change. A quick run through of the problems…
Find out more »The Big Green Clothes Swap
Back for its second year, the Big Green Clothes Swap is a great excuse to clear out your…
Find out more »Celebrating Somerset’s Bounty with James Crowden and Ned Palmer
Join James Crowden (Cider Country) and Cheesemonger Ned Palmer (A Cheesemonger’s Compendium of British & Irish Cheese) in a cider-filled cheese-tasting event.
Find out more »December 2022
New Year’s Eve Party at The Silk Mill (hosted by The Enrichments)
Local events band The Enrichments host a New Year's Eve party at The Silk Mill. Guaranteed to keep…
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Bakoso Film and Afrocuban DJ Night (feat Kamerum Cuba)
Need something to look forward in January? Forget those January blues for a night and take yourself on…
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Jasper Høiby’s Planet B + Ana Silvera
We present a special evening of music with UK vocalist & multi instrumentalist Ana Silvera and Danish bassist…
Find out more »Mixed Media Art Class
A wide-ranging 5 week art course with Amy Yates, encouraging you to try a little bit of everything.…
Find out more »March 2023
Kind Fashion – Swap not Shop (Kids)
Join Frome Families For Future for a kids clothes swap like no other... Not only can you bring some clothes*…
Find out more »Kind Fashion – Swap Not Shop
Join Frome Families For Future for a clothes swap like no other... Not only can you bring some clothes* (however…
Find out more »CONNECTION ЄДНАННЯ
An exhibition by Artists in Dialogue: War Vocabulary - Frome & Ukraine The first exhibition by Frome-based and…
Find out more »Smiodair Live
Smiodair is an international trio comprised of Dave Smith (UK)-drums, Robin Fincker (FR)-tenor saxophone/clarinet and Simon Jermyn (IRL)-electric…
Find out more »April 2023
Raja Ram’s ‘Landscapes of the Mind’
After the unfortunate postponement from last year…. We are finally very excited to announce Raja Ram's first solo…
Find out more »May 2023
Sing in the Spring
Join us this May Day to ‘Sing in the Spring’ Welcome the spring with a mass singing event…
Find out more »In Colour – David Moss
David Moss returns to the Silk Mill for another exhibition of his fantastically colourful work.
Find out more »Silton Art Group Exhibition
Silton Art is a group of artists from the Somerset area. They meet at Pen Selwood village hall…
Find out more »June 2023
Big Green Clothes Swap
The Big Green Clothes Swap is a great excuse to clear out your wardrobe and find some fine…
Find out more »SENSONIC & GUESTS
Frome’s legendary immersive audiovisual club night. The outdoor stage brings a real festival feel to the Silk Mill…
Find out more »July 2023
Brass Junkies
A dynamic and versatile brass band performing New Orleans style jazz, pop, funk and soul covers in the…
Find out more »Frome Small Publishers’ Fair
Join Frome Writers’ Collective at Frome’s acclaimed Small Publishers’ Fair – a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists,…
Find out more »Sweet Machine with Support Acts
An evening of free music in the Silk Mill’s courtyard. We welcome special guests Sweet Machine at 8.30pm,…
Find out more »Ring Out – Bell Tune Writing Workshop
A workshop with composer Helen Ottaway and sound designer Alastair Goolden, of Artmusic. Create your own bell tune,…
Find out more »Ring Out – Listening and Rhythm Workshop
A workshop with local musician, teacher and church bell-ringer, Mary Hooper. This is a practical workshop where you…
Find out more »Ring Out – Bell-ringing Workshop
A workshop with bell-ringing teachers Jenny Cornwell and Derek Livsey. Learn to ring bells using computer simulation and…
Find out more »Radio Banska
An exotic instrumental jazz/world-music quintet featuring melodic, original compositions that draw primarily from the Middle East, the Balkans…
Find out more »Pop-up Comedy at the Silk Mill
Award-winning host Jarred Christmas is back, stitching the show together while having you in stitches. Joined by slapstick…
Find out more »Musicke in the Ayre: Roman Baroque
Musicke in the Ayre return with their special brand of Baroque music showcasing the voices of their 3-soprano…
Find out more »BIDDY: OLD TROUTS
COU COU presents ‘OLD TROUTS’, performance art by women artists over fifty on themes that they want to…
Find out more »CROSSING THE ROCKIES
This local group emerged from the folk music sessions in Frome. Playing a lively mix of traditional and…
Find out more »CORACLE
With British folk at its very heart, and eddies of contemporary classical and splashes of early music, be…
Find out more »November 2023
Folk, Food and Fire
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FOLK FOOD AND FIRE… £12 ticket including dinner* Evening includes: Adult Storyteller…
Find out more »December 2023
Silk Mill Christmas Fair
Unique Christmas Gifts and Holiday Cheer at the Silk Mill Gallery in Frome! Don’t miss out on the…
Find out more »Cocktails and Karaoke
Calling all Cliffs, bring your Beyonce, crack out your Coolio and help sing the night away in an…
Find out more »Made in Frome Christmas Fair
The Made In Frome Christmas Fair will be a day full of great food and exceptional gifts. Find…
Find out more »February 2024
Love’s Labyrinth @ The Silk Mill
A storyteller, a musician and a poet are bringing a night of entrancing love stories to the Silk…
Find out more »March 2024
Boundaries – how to say no! With Mark Walsh
Being able to say No! comes easily to some of us, but not to all of us. Sometimes,…
Find out more »Practical Ways to be Kind to Yourself
Part of KINDNESS TO OURSELVES DAY – Sunday 17th March 10am to 5pm at The Silk Mill The whole…
Find out more »Afterschool Toy Swap
This is more than just a swap—it's a chance to discover fresh treasures and create lasting memories. Kids…
Find out more »The Spiritual Coquette Festival
A full day-to-night celebration of sustainable fashion and fun at the Silk Mill. Potter about the vintage flea…
Find out more »May 2024
Hocket at The Silk Mill
Hocket at The Silk Mill Thrilling, thoughtful traditional music from three composers and dynamic instrumentalists. Thomas Gold (fiddle),…
Find out more »Hocket at The Silk Mill
An evening of thrilling, thoughtful traditional music. Join Thomas Gold (fiddle), Keith Harrison-Broninski (English concertina), and Laurence Parnell…
Find out more »June 2024
Big Green Clothes Swap
Are you looking for a sustainable, ethical and affordable way to revamp your wardrobe? Then look no further;…
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THE BIG O’CAJUN FEAT. JOLI BLON
Join The Big O’Cajun on the opening night of the Festival. Joli Blon play traditional dance music from the swamps of Louisiana featuring accordion, fiddle and gutsy, driving guitar.
Find out more »FROME SMALL PUBLISHERS’ FAIR
Join Frome Writers’ Collective at Frome’s acclaimed Small Publishers’ Fair – a day for readers, writers, publishers, artists, illustrators and visitors of all ages – with books and small press publications to interest, excite and buy.
Find out more »SWEET MACHINE / SUSPECT THE BIRDS / DJ SOJO
An evening of free music in the Silk Mill’s courtyard. Go for the whole evening, or pop in for a quick drink after the Food Feast.
Find out more »THE STORY EXPLORERS
Join Nellie and Nathaniel, intrepid explorers who travel the world collecting story ideas for their Story Generator.
Find out more »THE STORY EXPLORERS
Join Nellie and Nathaniel, intrepid explorers who travel the world collecting story ideas for their Story Generator.
Find out more »LAURA JURD TRIO / IAIN BALLAMY & ELLIOT GALVIN
A night of contemporary jazz and improvised music with some of the UK’s most prolific players. Drawing from…
Find out more »JAZZ MORLEY / ROSANNA SCHURA
Jazz Morley has performed at BST Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall and most recently as Tom Jones’…
Find out more »POP-UP COMEDY WITH JARRED CHRISTMAS
Pop-Up Comedy are back at The Silk Mill for the third year. Hosted by award-winning local funny man…
Find out more »CROSSING THE ROCKIES + CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTY
Playing a lively mix of traditional and contemporary folk tunes and songs from England, Scotland, Ireland and America,…
Find out more »SHEELANAGIG + CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTY
For nearly two decades, Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe.
Find out more »HARARE + MOTHER OF MANKIND AFTERPARTY
Fronted by the exuberance and charisma of Zimbabwean musician Kuda Matimba, Harare feature a ground-breaking line-up, mixing the buzzing acoustics of the Southern African rich-toned marimba, mbira, ringing jingling guitars, swooping basslines, irresistible dance rhythms and uplifting vocals.
Find out more »Sensonic
Sensonic is a unique event; part live gig, part immersive art installation and part banging dance floor. Its…
Find out more »ELEVEN MAGPIES + CAMPFIRE AFTERPARTY
Eleven Magpies chart a whirling journey of plucked and bowed strings, through humorous miniatures and sorrowful madrigal-esque beauty,…
Find out more »September 2024
From Flax to Fibre – a workshop with Flaxland UK (Sewing the Seeds project)
Available to book on Eventbrite only: click here How is cloth made? Reconnect with nature by transforming flax…
Find out more »From Flax to Fibre
How is cloth made? Reconnect with nature by transforming flax plants into fibre for cordage and linen yarn.…
Find out more »RETOLD Fashion Fair
Join us for a sustainable preloved and vintage fashion fair. We are passionate about shopping secondhand and keeping…
Find out more »November 2024
Gnostic Rebellion and special guests
Frome Electronic Duo Gnostic Rebellion Takes You on a Cosmic Journey at The Silk Mill Prepare to be…
Find out more »Soup and Sparklers
On Wednesday 13th November, Frome will be celebrating World Kindness Day with a special evening at the Silk…
Find out more »December 2024
Made in Frome Festive Fair
The Made In Frome Christmas Fair will be a day full of great food and exceptional gifts. Find…
Find out more »Dirty Laundry Christmas Special
Live storytelling and spoken word poetry night with open mic. Christmas special, featuring stand-up poet, rabble-rouser and owner…
Find out more »January 2025
Preloved & Vintage Fashion Fair
Come and shop sustainably with us at our second Preloved And Vintage Fashion Fair. Place - Silk Mill…
Find out more »February 2025
A celebration of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday
Come and join us launch The Institute of Happiness & celebrate Bob Marley's Birthday with good vibes at Silk Mill Studios! Join…
Find out more »An evening with the Warminster Military Wives Choir
Purple Elephant Family Support is delighted that the amazing Warminster Military Wives Choir has chosen to sing in…
Find out more »March 2025
Kindness Festival 2025 – Super Eco-Craft and Toy Swap
We are Frome Families for the Future, a group of caring and concerned individuals committed to securing a…
Find out more »April 2025
Photo|Frome – Boomsatsuma BA Students
Students from the Photography & Print BA at Boomsatsuma, Bristol will exhibit a selection of pieces of work…
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