09/06/2026
FROME FESTIVAL 2026 AT ST JOHN'S
🌻Events and Exhibitions🌻
Friday 3 July to Friday 10 July: 11am to 4pm daily “Wonders of Creation”
Floral displays by Frome Floral Art Society and St John’s Flower Team focusing on the Genesis account of Creation and Earth and its wonders.
Frome Art for Wellbeing Exhibition - Recent artworks.
Saturday 4 July: 11am -12.30pm and 12.45-2.15pm
‘Introduction to Bellringing’
Learn how the bells work, explore their history, hear stories from other belfries, and try hand chime ringing.
Saturday 4 July: 7.30pm–9pm
‘Strings of Light’ Jon Pickard - Secrets of the Harp Guitar
Immersive blend of classical, folk and original music from Jon Pickard and his harp guitar
Sunday 5 July: 6.45pm – 8.30pm
One Voice Community Choir – a grand night for singing!
A summer evening of joyful music. Pop hits, show tunes and movie melodies
Monday 6 July: 6pm–8pm
Kanekt in concert
A unique mix of instruments including guitar and sitar, exploring the links between Indian and western classical, modern jazz, folk and western popular music
Tuesday 7 July: 4pm–5pm
‘The Paperback Revolution’
Barry Edwards explores the social impact of the launch of Penguins in 1935 up to 1960 and the publication of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’
Wednesday 8 July: 7pm–8.30pm
‘Haydn Jeugd Strijk Orkest’
This ensemble of talented string players from the Netherland plays works by Purcell, Elgar, Mendelssohn and Vaughan Williams
Thursday 9 July: 6pm–7pm
Festival Choral Evensong
Traditional evensong to complement the floral displays on ’Creation’ and will include works by composers celebrating significant anniversaries this year.
Friday 10 July: 8.30pm-9.30pm
St John’s by Candlelight
An atmospheric tour by candlelight involving meditation, light, music, and stories
Sunday 12 July: 3pm–4pm
Fashionable Faith
Glamour and glory! An expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress
See www.fromefestival.co.uk or printed brochures for further details
Events can be booked at the Cheese & Grain Box Office; www.cheeseandgrain.com 01373 455420
