FESTIVAL EVENTS

Full details of all events will be shown here as and when they are confirmed. Tickets can be purchased online now or in person, from 1st May, at Stationery House in Somerton. Please keep an eye on our socials for up-to-the-minute information!

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  • Lonely Tourist at the Etsome Arms

    The Etsome Arms, Somerton West Street, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    FREE
  • A walk through time – History Walk 12pm

    Market Place, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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...

    £6.00
  • Festival Quiz

    Somerton Sports Club Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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...

    £2.50
  • Bow & Strings

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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.

    £10.00 – £12.00
  • A Somerset Miscellany

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £7.00 – £9.00
  • WW2 Talks

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    An evening of fascinating talks given by two local historians, covering Operation Pedestal and The Great Escape

    £7.00 – £9.00
  • The Bohemians – SOLD OUT

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

    £21 – £24
  • ABBA Revival

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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

    £20 – £24
  • Eltonesque

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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

    £22.00 – £24.00
  • Somerton Arts Exhibition 2025

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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

    FREE
  • Gin Tasting

    The Etsome Arms, Somerton West Street, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £16.00 – £18.00
  • Bringing History to Life

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £7.00 – £9.00
  • The Bad Cowboys at the Etsome Arms

    The Etsome Arms, Somerton West Street, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Izzie Yardley at The Etsome Arms

    The Etsome Arms, Somerton West Street, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Storm at the Globe

    The Globe, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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

    FREE
  • Music and Open Mic at the Royal Oak

    The Royal Oak, Somerton West Street, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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. […]

    FREE
  • Discover Somerton – A walk though history (2pm & 4pm)

    Market Place, Somerton Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    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

    £5.00 – £6.00
  • Festival Quiz

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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

    £2.50
  • A Shoemakers Tale

    Parish Rooms, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £7.00 – £9.00
  • Yeovil Concert Band

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £10.00 – £12.00
  • Festival Church Service

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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.

    FREE
  • Festival Church Service

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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.

    FREE
  • West End Jerseys

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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...

    £21 – £23
  • Explosive Light Orchestra

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    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

    £21 – £23
  • A Night of Rock Legends with the Chris Slade Timeline

    St Michael and All Angels Church, Somerton Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB, Somerton, United Kingdom

    Event sponsored by Ilchester Dental
    Get ready for a powerhouse evening of rock as The Chris Slade Time Line comes to St Michael’s Church, Somerton.

    £21 – £23

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If you would like to sponsor any of our events or performers, please contact Andrea Shore at sponsorship@somertonartsfestival.co.uk

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