Somerton Music & Arts Festival
What an unforgettable festival we had.
We’ve had a rich and vibrant programme with something for everyone, starting in May with Eltonesque and the Arts Exhibition. We’ve had everything from fascinating talks on naval history that dive into the stories of our maritime past, to the refined pleasures of gin tasting, and the fun of a farce performed by the Somerton Dramatic society. Not forgetting, of course, Somerstock – our two-day live music extravaganza to end the festival on a high octane note!
This festival is more than just an event—it’s a community effort. Our heartfelt thanks go to our dedicated committee, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring all of this together, our generous sponsors whose support makes everything possible, and of course, all of you for your continued enthusiasm and support year after year.
Whether you came for the arts, the music, the stories, or simply to soak up the atmosphere, we hope you left feeling inspired, entertained, and a little more connected to the community around you. That’s it for this year, but there’s more coming in 2026!
Plus, we have more Music at St Michael’s events coming up in February and April.
Full Steam Ahead
Welcome to the Somerton Music and Arts Festival—a celebration of creativity, community, and culture in the heart of our beautiful town.
We’ll be showcasing a rich and vibrant programme that offers something for everyone, starting in May with Eltonesque and the Arts Exhibition. From fascinating talks on naval history that dive into the stories of our maritime past, to the refined pleasures of gin tasting, and the fun of a farce performed by the Somerton Dramatic society —there’s plenty to enjoy before we end on a high octane note with Somerstock, our two-day live music extravaganza that brings the festival spirit alive.
This festival is more than just an event—it’s a community effort. I’d like to extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated committee, who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring all of this together, our generous sponsors whose support makes everything possible, and of course, you, our festival-goers, for your continued enthusiasm and support year after year.
Whether you’re here for the arts, the music, the stories, or simply to soak up the atmosphere, I hope you leave feeling inspired, entertained, and a little more connected to the community around you.
Don’t forget, we are a community event, and we couldn’t do any of it without the help of our sponsors and advertisers, and of course all our willing volunteers. If you’d like to join our merry team, please do get in touch.
Enjoy every moment—and let the
festivities begin!
Cliff Bassett | Festival Committee Chairman
MUSIC AT St MICHAEL’S PRESENTS…
We’ve now hosted several fantastic concerts at our beautiful church in Somerton featuring tributes to ABBA, Queen, Fleetwood Mac and most recently Elton John. These concerts have become a very popular element of our Music & Arts Festival and we’ll be bringing more regular concerts to St Michael’s.
Coming up…
Explosive Light Orchestra
We’re bringing the Explosive Light Orchestra to St Michael’s in Somerton as part of our series of Music at St Michael’s events.
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.
Get ready for all the classics – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Telephone Line, Don’t Bring Me Down, Evil Woman, Last Train to London, Turn to Stone – and many more. This is more than a gig; it’s a full-on celebration of one of Britain’s greatest songwriters – brought to life in the beautiful surroundings of St Michael’s Church.
Event sponsored by Ilchester Dental
Saturday 7th February 2026 at St Michael’s and All Angels Church
A Night of Rock Legends with The Chris Slade Time Line
Get ready for a powerhouse evening of rock as The Chris Slade Time Line comes to St Michael’s in Somerton as part of our series of Music at St Michael’s events.
Fronted by one of rock music’s most respected drummers, this electrifying show celebrates the iconic songs and artists Chris Slade has worked with across a remarkable career — including AC/DC, The Manfreds, Asia, Tom Jones, and many more.
Their show takes fans on a journey through his iconic musical journey through decades of rock history, packed with instantly recognisable anthems, driving rhythms and world-class musicianship — all delivered with the energy and authenticity you’d expect from someone who’s lived it.
Whether you’re a lifelong rock fan or simply love a great live music experience, this is a night not to be missed.
As usual, there will be a full bar in the church both before the show and during the interval.
Saturday 25th April 2026 at St Michael’s and All Angels Church
Previous events…
WEST END JERSEYS
That was quite a ride! Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons came to St Michaels on 23rd October, in the form of top tribute act The West End Jerseys.
ELTONESQUE
The Rocket man landed at St Michael’s Church on 15th May in the form of Eltonesque.
ABBA REVIVAL
Somerton relived the magic of a live ABBA extravaganza at St Michael’s Church with a concert spanning all the greatest hits.
THE BOHEMIANS
Queen came to St Michael’s Church on the 3rd October – well not the actual Queen, but as good as…
FLEETWOOD BAC
When Fleetwood Bac hit town in July, they were a barn-storming success. Fans of the original band couldn’t help but get up and dance in the aisles to their favourite songs.
Buy Your Tickets Now!
Tickets for the 2024 festival events are sale online now, and tickets will also be available to buy from our new ticket office at Stationery House in Somerton from 1st May. You can find out about all our fabulous Festival events on our Events page.
SOMERSTOCK
Somerton’s iconic music festival Somerstock is the flagship event of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival and what an unforgettable weekend we had, we’re still buzzing!
The atmosphere was electric, the vibes were high and the sun didn’t let up but neither did you!
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who braved the heat to dance, sing, volunteer and make this year’s festival one to remember.
From incredible live music to the delicious local food, showcases all elements of Somerset talent that brings our community together!
See you in 2026! The countdown is on…
Help to shape the Festival
Planning for the next Somerton Music & Arts Festival is already underway.
Established in 1989 and run by a dedicated team of local volunteers, the festival has been a cultural highlight in Somerton for over 35 years. It’s objective, which has not changed since the event’s inception, is to make Somerton a great place to visit and live and staying true to its original mission, any surplus funds are reinvested into future events with several local charities and community projects benefitting from donations over the years.
As the festival continues to grow, we are keen to add more varied events to widen its appeal, especially to younger members of the community. We would love to hear what you would like to see included as part of festival week in July. Events can be anything within the fields of art, music, education or entertainment. More information on how you can get involved…
Or if you’d like to join our committee and have a real input into the organisation of the festival and it’s flagship Somerstock event, please let us know by emailing hello@somertonartsfestival.co.uk
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