Somerset Festivals

Somerset is home to some of the best-loved festivals in the country, from world-famous music weekends and Bath's literary and arts calendar to cider, food and community celebrations across the Levels, the Mendips and the coast. This page brings together festivals taking place across the county.

Bath Mozartfest
Music
13–21 Nov

Bath Mozartfest

Mozart and friends, played by world-class soloists and ensembles in Bath each November.

The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival
Literature
13–16 Nov

The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

Author talks, readings and literary lunches in Dulverton, on the edge of Exmoor.

Taunton Festival of the Arts
Music
3–12 Feb 2027

Taunton Festival of the Arts

Taunton's competitive music festival for young performers, running since 1913.

Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival
Culture
19–20 Feb 2027

Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival

Snowdrop walks, plant sales, art and workshops to welcome the first flowers of the year.

Bath Bachfest
Music
25–27 Feb 2027

Bath Bachfest

Three winter days of Bach and his contemporaries in Bath's finest historic venues.

Bath & West Food & Drink Festival
Food & Drink
3 Apr 2027

Bath & West Food & Drink Festival

West Country produce, tastings and demos at the Bath & West Showground.

Od Arts Festival
Arts
28–30 May 2027

Od Arts Festival

Contemporary art, film and performance across the villages of East and West Coker.

Wells Comedy Festival
Comedy
28–30 May 2027

Wells Comedy Festival

Big-name stand-ups and rising stars in intimate venues across England's smallest city.

Dunster Festival
Music
29–31 May 2027

Dunster Festival

Recitals, family concerts and live music in the medieval village of Dunster.

Bristol Volksfest
Culture
11–13 Jun 2027

Bristol Volksfest

A grassroots VW weekend with show cars, camping and live music near Long Ashton.

Test Fest
Music
19 Jun 2027

Test Fest

A family-friendly music festival raising funds for testicular cancer support.

Glastonbury Festival
Music
23–27 Jun 2027

Glastonbury Festival

The world's most famous music festival returns to Worthy Farm in 2027.

Keynsham Music Festival
Music
28 Jun – 4 Jul 2027

Keynsham Music Festival

A week of local music building to a free Big Weekend in Memorial Park.

Frome Festival
Arts
2–11 Jul 2027

Frome Festival

Ten days of music, theatre, talks, walks and open studios across Frome.

BlueTone Festival
Music
9–11 Jul 2027

BlueTone Festival

Jazz, blues, soul and funk in Taunton's Vivary Park, picnic blanket optional.

Priddy Folk Festival
Folk
9–11 Jul 2027

Priddy Folk Festival

Concerts, sessions, dance and camping high on the Mendip Hills each July.

Nailsea Beer and Cider Festival
Food & Drink
16–18 Jul 2027

Nailsea Beer and Cider Festival

Real ales, ciders and live bands, raising money for local charities.

Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival
Music
24–31 Jul 2027

Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival

A week of orchestral and chamber concerts in Minehead, for over sixty years.

Valley Fest
Music
29 Jul – 1 Aug 2027

Valley Fest

Big-name music, organic feasting and family fun above Chew Valley Lake.

OutCider Festival
Music
5–8 Aug 2027

OutCider Festival

Adults-only real cider and original live music on a Mendip hilltop farm.

ChardRock Festival
Music
13–15 Aug 2027

ChardRock Festival

A friendly charity rock weekend in Chard, with camping and family facilities.

Jane Austen Festival
Culture
10–19 Sep 2027

Jane Austen Festival

Ten days of Regency balls, talks and walks, opening with a costumed promenade.

FAQs

What is Somerset Festivals?

Somerset Festivals is an independent website that lists festivals happening across Somerset. It brings together music festivals, food and drink festivals, arts events and community celebrations in one dedicated place, making it easier to discover what's on in Somerset throughout the year.

What makes a festival a "Somerset" festival?

Any festival held within the ceremonial county of Somerset: Somerset Council's area, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset. That covers TA postcodes, BA postcodes in Somerset (BA1 to BA11, BA16 and BA20 to BA22; BA12 to BA15 are Wiltshire), and BS postcodes south of Bristol in North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Cheddar, Axbridge and Wedmore.

What kinds of events are listed?

Well-known annual events as well as smaller independent and grassroots festivals. From large-scale music festivals to village and community celebrations, all multi-day and seasonal festivals have a place here.

How are festivals selected?

The focus is on multi-day or clearly defined festival-style celebrations rather than one-off gigs, club nights or single activities. The goal is to keep the site clear, focused and genuinely festival-first.

Do you cover free festivals?

Yes. Many of Somerset's best-loved festivals are free to attend, and they sit alongside ticketed events in the same listings.

Can I submit a festival to be listed?

Yes. If your festival takes place in Somerset and isn't listed yet, message us on Instagram at @somersetfestivals.

How is Somerset Festivals different from other event listings?

Many event websites mix festivals with gigs, club nights and one-off shows. Somerset Festivals is festival-first and Somerset-focused, so you can browse the major annual festivals and seasonal events without searching through unrelated listings.

Is the site free to use?

Yes. Somerset Festivals is completely free to browse and free to list on. There are no sponsored listings or paid placements, so every festival is included on its own merits.

Who runs Somerset Festivals?

Somerset Festivals is built and run by G&V LABS, the team behind Bristol Festivals and Devon Festivals.

Is Somerset Festivals an official Somerset tourism site?

No. Somerset Festivals is an independent project created to help people explore and enjoy the county's festival scene. It is not run by a council or tourism body, but it aims to provide clear and useful information about festivals across Somerset.