Name: John Lawson’s Circus
Start: 2026-06-12T16:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: The Old Showfield

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Arts Children

Fri 12th Jun 2026 16:30 – 18:00

John Lawson’s Circus

John Lawson’s Circus returns to Frome with fun for all the family from 11th – 14th…

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Animals Children

Fri 12th Jun 2026 18:00 – 20:30

Nature Safari

As part of the ‘Great Big Green Week’ we are holding a very special event to give you a chance…

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Discover Frome DJ set

Fri 12th Jun 2026 19:00 – 21:00

Vernon Kay – Dance Sounds Of The 90s

Vernon Kay is hitting the road with a record box time machine taking us back to the heady,…

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Arts Children

Fri 12th Jun 2026 19:30 – 21:00

John Lawson’s Circus

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Kids’ calendar: June edition

Wondering how to fill time can be daunting, especially if you have small humans to keep happy and…

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Celebrating 25 years of Frome Festival!

Tickets are now on sale for the 25th anniversary of Frome Festival, taking place from 3 – 12 July…

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June 2026 events guide

We’re starting to ramp up to summer this month, and what better way to celebrate than with…

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A whole Frome-ful of Pride 🌈

Frome Pride is back with a bang for 2026, with a line-up of events to boot and a parade bigger and…

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Purple Elephant’s Fundraising Ceilidh and Barn Dance

Sun 5th Jul 2026 19:00 – 22:00

Support Frome’s child and family charity, Purple Elephant, at its Fundraising Ceilidh. With music from Steppin’ Tones, inspired by traditional British and Irish culture, their experienced ‘caller’ guides everyone clearly […]

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Jun 3

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The fabulous @frome.festival returns, and this year we`re celebrating its 25th anniversary! 🎊

Taking place from 3 - 12 July, Frome will see 300 events across the 10-day programme with live music, exhibitions, workshops, theatre productions, dance, literary events, comedy, food and drink, markets and so much more. Over half of the festivities are either free or low-cost, and many family-friendly, so there really is something for everyone.

For full programme details and tickets, visit the Frome Festival website. Brochures are available to pick up from Frome Town Hall, Discover Frome Information Point, the Cheese & Grain, the library and many other locations across Frome and the surrounding area. Tickets selling fast and some events are already sold out - so get in there quick!

Read more in the link in bio. 🔗

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Jun 1

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It's 1st June, and the beginning of a fun-filled, hopefully sun-filled month in Frome 🌞

There's lots on, including a River Festival, a programme of events for Pride month, the ever-popular Frome Busks, a carnival fun day at Victoria Park and loads more.

Take a peek at our roundup in the link in bio. 🔗

📸 @frome_families_for_the_future River Festival 2025

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May 29

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Remember the wonderful drone shows that we`ve had in Frome, back in 2023 and 2021? If you hadn`t already heard, local drone company @celestial_drones are taking part in this year`s @bgt... and in the semi-final were given the golden buzzer by ALL four judges, taking them through to tomorrow night`s FINAL!

Tune into the live final on ITV at 7pm tomorrow (Saturday 30th May) and cast your votes for local brilliants Celestial to crown them champions of BGT2026.

#BritainsGotTalent #BGT #BGT2026 #CelestialDrones #VoteCelestial ...

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May 27

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@fromepride will celebrate its FIFTH year this June and we need your help to make it the best one yet! 🌈

Pride season is almost upon us and we know how to do it in true Fromie style. Join a wholesome community gathering, watch a heart-warming love story at the @merlintheatre, take to the Youth Stage at June`s @thefromeindependent market, enjoy live music and cabaret at the season finale, and join the first full Frome Pride parade through the town centre. Don all your favourite colours and sparkles and get involved.

Find out more about Pride events and what`s on in the link in bio. 🔗 ...

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May 22

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Young talent from @fromecollegemusicdept and @selwoodacademyfrome will return to our town centre with their best busks for a day filled with music on Saturday 13th June from 11am - 2pm. Musicians will tour around the town, performing 15-minute sets on each stage - we need you to be their audience. 👏

Head into town to support young local musicians and raise funds for Frome College music department, helping provide equipment and more opportunities for young people to make music. 🎶

Find out more in the link in bio. 🔗 ...

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May 18

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It`s not long until half term and days looking a bit more like this... outside, spending time in nature, enjoying some sunshine. 🌞 This peaceful scene comes courtesy of @thephoenixproject_frome - you can head along to their community day on 24th May for some live music, forest play, games, and a chance to connect with nature and the community in a beautiful setting.

For more events and activities to delve into this May, have a look at our half term guide in the link in bio. 🔗 ...