# Somerset Festivals: festivals in Somerset 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. ## Upcoming festivals (23) - [Bath Mozartfest](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bath-mozartfest/): 13 November 2026 to 21 November 2026, Venues across Bath, Bath. Mozart and friends, played by world-class soloists and ensembles in Bath each November. - [The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/dulverton-exmoor-literary-festival/): 13 November 2026 to 16 November 2026, Dulverton Town Hall and other venues around Dulverton, Dulverton. Author talks, readings and literary lunches in Dulverton, on the edge of Exmoor. - [eat:Weston Christmas Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/eat-weston-christmas-festival/): 21 November 2026, The Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare. A free Christmas festival of local food and drink in Weston's Italian Gardens. - [Taunton Festival of the Arts](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/taunton-festival-of-the-arts/): 3 February 2027 to 12 February 2027, Temple Methodist Church, Taunton. Taunton's competitive music festival for young performers, running since 1913. - [Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/shepton-mallet-snowdrop-festival/): 19 February 2027 to 20 February 2027, Venues across Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet. Snowdrop walks, plant sales, art and workshops to welcome the first flowers of the year. - [Bath Bachfest](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bath-bachfest/): 25 February 2027 to 27 February 2027, The Guildhall, Bath Abbey and St Mary's Bathwick, Bath. Three winter days of Bach and his contemporaries in Bath's finest historic venues. - [Bath & West Food & Drink Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bath-and-west-food-and-drink-festival/): 3 April 2027, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. West Country produce, tastings and demos at the Bath & West Showground. - [Od Arts Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/od-arts-festival/): 28 May 2027 to 30 May 2027, Various venues, East Coker. Contemporary art, film and performance across the villages of East and West Coker. - [Wells Comedy Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/wells-comedy-festival/): 28 May 2027 to 30 May 2027, Venues across Wells, Wells. Big-name stand-ups and rising stars in intimate venues across England's smallest city. - [Dunster Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/dunster-festival/): 29 May 2027 to 31 May 2027, Venues around Dunster village, Dunster. Recitals, family concerts and live music in the medieval village of Dunster. - [Test Fest](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/test-fest/): 19 June 2027, Taunton Rugby Football Club, Veritas Park, Taunton. A family-friendly music festival raising funds for testicular cancer support. - [Glastonbury Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/glastonbury-festival/): 23 June 2027 to 27 June 2027, Worthy Farm, Pilton. The world's most famous music festival returns to Worthy Farm in 2027. - [The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/exmoor-running-and-walking-festival/): 26 June 2027, Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning, Simonsbath, Exmoor. Long walks, trail runs and family routes across the high moor from Simonsbath. - [Keynsham Music Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/keynsham-music-festival/): 28 June 2027 to 4 July 2027, Keynsham Memorial Park, Keynsham. A week of local music building to a free Big Weekend in Memorial Park. - [Frome Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/frome-festival/): 2 July 2027 to 11 July 2027, Venues across Frome, Frome. Ten days of music, theatre, talks, walks and open studios across Frome. - [BlueTone Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bluetone-festival/): 9 July 2027 to 11 July 2027, Vivary Park, Taunton. Jazz, blues, soul and funk in Taunton's Vivary Park, picnic blanket optional. - [Priddy Folk Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/priddy-folk-festival/): 9 July 2027 to 11 July 2027, Priddy village, Priddy. Concerts, sessions, dance and camping high on the Mendip Hills each July. - [Somerstock](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/somerstock/): 9 July 2027 to 10 July 2027, Recreation Ground, Gassons Lane, Somerton. Two days of live bands, food, bars and camping on Somerton's Recreation Ground. - [Nailsea Beer and Cider Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/nailsea-beer-and-cider-festival/): 16 July 2027 to 18 July 2027, Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club, West End Lane, Nailsea. Real ales, ciders and live bands, raising money for local charities. - [Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/minehead-and-exmoor-music-festival/): 24 July 2027 to 31 July 2027, Various venues, Minehead, Minehead. A week of orchestral and chamber concerts in Minehead, for over sixty years. - [OutCider Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/outcider-festival/): 5 August 2027 to 8 August 2027, Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Compton Martin. Adults-only real cider and original live music on a Mendip hilltop farm. - [ChardRock Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/chardrock-festival/): 13 August 2027 to 15 August 2027, The Drift, Crewkerne Road, Chard. A friendly charity rock weekend in Chard, with camping and family facilities. - [Jane Austen Festival](https://somersetfestivals.co.uk/festivals/jane-austen-festival/): 10 September 2027 to 19 September 2027, Venues across Bath, Bath. 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.