Somerton Music and Arts Festival

24/06/2026

☺️Tomorrow evening escape the heat (and the football) at another stellar Music at St Michael’s event.

✨Get ready for a very special evening as we celebrate the music of The Carpenters. The British Carpenters stars the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter alongside Ryan Alex Farmery on piano.

🎶Look forward to hearing all your favourites including, ‘Close to You’, ‘Top of the World’, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’, ‘Mr Postman’, ‘Goodbye to Love’ and many many more.

Set within the cool surroundings of St Michael’s Church, with its intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics, this promises to be a truly memorable concert experience. Whether you are a lifelong fan or discovering these classic songs for the first time, you will be treated to an evening of beautifully performed live music.

📅 Thursday 25th June
⏰ Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start
📍 St Michael and All Angels, Market Place, Somerton TA11 7NB
🎟️ Get your tickets here - https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/carpenters/ or from Stationery House in Somerton.

🍻As usual, the bar will be open before the show and during the interval selling refreshing drinks.

21/06/2026

🎶 A night of timeless classics awaits… 🎶

Join us for a magical evening celebrating the timeless music of The Carpenters at the beautiful St Michael’s Church.

✨ Hear all the classics you know and love — Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays and many more — brought beautifully to life by The British Carpenters.

With stunning vocals, beautiful harmonies and the unforgettable sound of one of music’s most beloved duos, this promises to be a very special night of live music.

✨ Book your tickets today and enjoy an unforgettable evening in a truly special setting.
https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/carpenters/

📅 Thursday 25th June | 📍 St Michael’s Church, Somerton

Celebrate the music of the Carpenters with this acclaimed tribute act, recreating all the classic hits which form the soundtrack to our lives, in the beautiful surroundings of St Michael's Church Read more...

21/06/2026

Love a good pint? Raise a glass with Martyn Smith as he shares fascinating tales from 30 years in the brewing industry, accompanied by guided beer tastings and plenty of brewing insights along the way.

🗓️ Wednesday 8th July 7.00pm
📍 The Etsome Arms, 6 West St, Somerton TA11 7PS
🎟️£17.00 - book here... https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/beer-tasting/

Tickets will not be available on the door, so advance booking is essential.

This event is kindly sponsored by Avalon Sciences and The Etsome Arms

19/06/2026

🍋 Juniper lovers… this one’s for you 🍸

Our Gin Tasting evening on 1st July at the Etsome Arms is set to be a fantastic night of flavour, fun and fabulous company.

Whether you’re already a gin enthusiast or just curious to try something new, we’d love you to join us.

Visit the website to discover more and secure your place ✨

Tickets will not be available at the door.
Event sponsored by Wine Wise

Tickets: £20
https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/gintasting1/

18/06/2026

Coming to Somerton on 25th June as part of our Music at St Michael's series...

Relive the soundtrack to your youth with THE BRITISH CARPENTERS

🎟️ Last few tickets remaining.... Buy yours now from https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/carpenters

17/06/2026

Bringing History to Life: Naval Battles & Military Camouflage

Join historian Josh Bassett for a fascinating look at the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle in history, before Fleet Air Arm Museum curator David Morris reveals the surprising secrets behind military camouflage. From warships and strategy to dazzle paint and pink Spitfires, this is an evening packed with remarkable stories from military history.

🗓️ Thursday 9th July 7.30pm
📍Parish Rooms, Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7N
🎟️£9.00 advance £10.00 door - Price includes tea, coffee and biscuits
Book here: https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/historytalk/ or from Stationery House, Somerton

This event is kindly sponsored by Somerton’s Co-op and Pawsability

16/06/2026

📢 Only a few tickets left for the next Music at St Michael’s event....

✨Get ready for a very special evening as we celebrate the music of The Carpenters and take you on a journey through all the hits the beloved duo are so famous for. The British Carpenters stars the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter alongside Ryan Alex Farmery on piano. Together they capture the unmistakable sound and style of the brother and sister duo, recreating their beautifully crafted songs with remarkable accuracy, warmth and attention to detail.

🎶Look forward to hearing all your favourites including, ‘Close to You’, ‘Top of the World’, ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’, ‘Mr Postman’, ‘Goodbye to Love’ and many many more.

Set within the stunning surroundings of St Michael’s Church, with its intimate atmosphere and superb acoustics, this promises to be a truly memorable concert experience. Whether you are a lifelong fan or discovering these classic songs for the first time, you will be treated to an evening of beautifully performed live music.

📅 Thursday 25th June
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 St Michael and All Angels, Market Place, Somerton TA11 7NB
🎟️ Get your tickets here - https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/carpenters/ or from Stationery House in Somerton.
🍷As usual, the bar will be open before the show and during the interval.

Timings
Doors & Bar Open: 18.30
1st set: 19.30
Interval: 20.30 – 21.00
2nd Set: 21.00
Music ends: 22.00

16/06/2026

🎨The Somerton Art Exhibition drew to an end after a highly successful week which saw almost 700 visitors browsing the exhibits.

People were invited to vote for their favourites pieces.
The top three are pictured. Congratulations to David Clinch and to all the artists who brought their fantastic works of art to the exhibition for everyone to enjoy!

Here are the Top 10...

1st Biker Jock by David Clinch
2nd St. Lawrence Church by Roger Thomas
3rd Two In The Crowd by Judy Bugden
4th Dignity by David Clinch
5th Steps by Judy Bugden
6th Swan on River Parrett by Tony Lloyd
7th The Puddle by Suzanne Wilson
8th JOINT - Ewegenie by Elaine Marks
- Inside Outside by Tony Cove
10th Pride by Stephen Snell

The organisers received some wonderful comments from the visitors including -

"What a talented bunch! Love the variety of media."
"A real challenge to choose three – such of stimulating exhibition."
"I’ve just been to the Bath and West Art show, and this exhibition knocks it out of the water. Such talent and displayed better too!"

Thank you to the hard working team of organisers for putting on yet another amazing exhibition👏

14/06/2026

30 Years in Brewing – With a Bit of Tasting! 🍺

Join brewing veteran Martyn Smith for an entertaining evening of beer tasting, brewing history, and behind-the-scenes stories from a career spanning Britain and the Caribbean. Sample a selection of beers while discovering the craft behind every pint.

🗓️ Wednesday 8th July 7.00pm
📍 The Etsome Arms, 6 West St, Somerton TA11 7PS
🎟️£17.00 - https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/beer-tasting/
Tickets will not be available on the door, so advance booking is essential.

This event is kindly sponsored by Avalon Sciences and The The Etsome Arms

14/06/2026

🎶 FREE music weekender! Grab your friends, and a drink, and enjoy live music in Somerton pubs from Fri 3 to Sun 5-July 🍻🎤☀️

Fri 3-July
⭐️ Justyna Michalak | The White Hart | 7pm
⭐️ PriddiceBrothers | The Etsome Arms | 7:30pm
⭐️ Tom & Brook | The Royal Oak Somerton | 8pm

Sat 4-July
⭐️ Alfie Jack Galpin | The White Hart | 7pm
⭐️ The Somers Affair | The Unicorn Hotel 01458 558888 | 8:30pm
⭐️ The Rhythm Collective | The Globe | 9pm

Sun 5-July
⭐️ Stevie Nicole Brown |The Etsome Arms | 4pm

🎵 PLUS Somerstock | Fri 10 to Sat 11-July

👉 Full programme go to festival website: https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/events/