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Bristol based Glaswegian duo The Lonely Tourist will be playing at the Etsome Arms as part of the Somerton Arts Festival. They have released two singles in 2023 - "Duty of Care" and "This Place Takes a Lot of Beating" which have received airplay on BBC6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland. Both will be part […]
Tickets for the walk at 2pm have now sold out, so Martyn has agreed to guide a second walk at 4pm. Martyn Smith, the Somerton Music & Arts Festival treasurer, will be your guide for a tour of historic Somerton. Martyn was born in the Midlands and a job-related move brought him to Somerton in 1990...
Quizmaster Terry Francis returns to the Sports Club for the annual Festival Quiz with his mixture of taxing teasers and obscure observations. Pit your wits against the other teams, show off your knowledge, win prizes and try to knock the current champions off their podium...
Bow & Strings is a passionate string duo with elite classical training who perform at events across the UK.
The sisters have an extensive classical repertoire, specialising in pop arrangements, including modern pop and rock, classical, film, TV soundtracks, Broadway and jazz.
Sponsored by WineWize David is a film maker from Bristol and has been making films and TV programmes, often featuring Somerset for many years (modesty prevents us from saying how many years!). He did a couple of film shows for the Festival in pre-Covid days and we’ve asked him to return for an afternoon film […]
An evening of fascinating talks given by two local historians, covering Operation Pedestal and The Great Escape
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Sponsored by Perrys Recycling. Relive the magic of a live ABBA concert spanning all the greatest hits.
This award winning ABBA Tribute Band 'Revival' has recently been voted the UK's Official No.1 ABBA tribute act.
Supported by folk-pop artist Rowan Stuart
Eltonesque is a truly outstanding five-member Elton John tribute band, so dedicated and passionate about Elton's music that they express their admiration for the Rocket Man
Sponsored by Somerset Tourism Heritage Partnership: The Somerton Arts Exhibition, which provides the opportunity for local artists and creatives to showcase their talent, is free to visit and will be open to the public daily from Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st May
Event sponsored by Avalon Sciences Join local drinks expert Stuart Avison as he guides you through an evening of all things gin! Learn about the history of gin and hear all about our local brand E18hteen. The evening begins with a G&T followed by samples of different flavoured gins and gin liqueurs and finishes with […]
Event sponsored by Matt Carson Join us in the Parish Rooms for two fascinating talks by local historians taking us on a journey of discovery through some of the Second World War's more interesting facets. The Hunt For The Bismarck Josh Bassett, Founder of Historigraph is back to tell us about one of the most […]
The Bad Cowboys will be performing at the Etsome Arms as part of our Live Music Weekender. Veterans of the Glastonbury music scene, Steve Bilsborough & John Carroll have developed a unique sound with diverse influences including New Wave, Country, and Pop! Their close harmonies and catchy tunes are full of poignant, satirical and sometimes […]
Izzie Yardley will be performing at the Etsome Arms as part of our Live Music Weekender. Izzie is a singer-songwriter attracting critical recognition as a singer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist. She crafts detailed songs laced with imagination, emotion and beguiling complexity, which draw from British folk traditions as well as the jazz and classical music she […]
A regular at the Globe, Storm is a Somerset based female fronted high energy, high impact band playing iconic and anthemic covers. This is a FREE event
As part of the Somerton Music & Arts Festival, the Royal Oak is hosting an evening of musical entertainment showcasing local bands and an open mic spot. Step into the spotlight! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying it out for the first time, Open Mic slot is the perfect place to share your talent. […]
Sponsored by Somerton's Co-op: This gentle walk will take around one hour or so and will take in St Michael’s Church and some of the other old buildings in the historic centre of town
Quizmaster Terry Francis returns for the annual Festival Quiz with his mixture of taxing teasers and obscure observations. Pit your wits against the other teams, show off your knowledge, win prizes and
Event sponsored by John Rickard & Wendy Smart Join us in the Parish Rooms to find out more about the origins a local company we're all very familiar with - the iconic Clark's Shoes. 200 Years of Clarks Join Dr. Tim Crumplin as he charts the origins of the Clark family, their beginnings in […]
We are delighted to welcome the Yeovil Concert Band for a performance in the church. The band consists of brass, woodwind and percussion musicians. Formed in 1999 with just 8 members, the band has gone from strength to strength and now has 30 members. The band will be playing from their wide repertoire of music including marches, selections from […]
Churches Together in Somerton will celebrate and give thanks for the Arts Festival with music and readings. All are welcome to join in this Celebration.
Churches Together in Somerton will celebrate and give thanks for the Arts Festival with music and readings. All are welcome to join in this Celebration.
Event co-sponsored by Ilchester Dental. Franki Valli and the Four Seasons are coming to Somerton in the form of top tribute act The West End Jerseys...
SOLD OUT: Explosive Light Orchestra (ExpLO) is a powerful tribute to the original ELO and a celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra. Sponsored by Ilchester Dental
Event sponsored by Ilchester DentalGet ready for a powerhouse evening of rock as The Chris Slade Time Line comes to St Michael’s Church, Somerton.
If you would like to sponsor any of our events or performers, please contact Andrea Shore at sponsorship@somertonartsfestival.co.uk