From a comedy show to a 70s music night, there's plenty to enjoy in Taunton over the next week.
Various cricket matches in the Women's One Day Cup are also on the agenda.
Stand Up For Cider
The Stand Up for Cider comedy show series is returning to Taunton for its second heat this week.
Now in its 11th year, the event will be held at the Taunton Creative Innovation Centre, with the second event of this year taking place on Friday, April 24.
Doors will open at 7pm for an 8pm start.
Between eight and ten up-and-coming comedians will compete alongside a professional MC and a professional headlining act from the best of the UK comedy circuit.
Audience members will help decide the winner.
Tickets are £14 online and £17 on the door, with booking advised via creativeinnovationcentre.co.uk/comedy-standup/stand-up-for-cider-comedy-show-competition-2026-fri-24th-apr.
Somerset Women vs Surrey Women
Somerset Women are set to host Surrey Women in the Women's One-Day Cup this weekend.
The match will take place on Saturday, April 25, at the Cooper Associates County Ground, with a 10.30am start scheduled.
The match will begin at 10:30, with tickets available in advance from £10 for adults.
They can be purchased at tickets.somersetcountycc.co.uk/selection/event/seat?perfId=10229179445345&productId=10229178929712&lang=en.
Discounts are available for group bookings, and on-the-day ticket prices will increase.
Somerset will be looking to improve following last year's 101-run defeat to Surrey, where Three Feathers captain Bryony Smith scored 110 from 103 balls.
Let’s Rock the 70s
A 1970s tribute show is coming to The Brewhouse in Taunton this weekend.
The event will pay homage to music legends like Queen, The Who, and AC/DC, celebrating songs that defined the decade.
The event, promising a "unique musical journey", is set for Saturday, April 25, at 7.30pm.
Attendees can also anticipate performances of classic tracks from Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Pink Floyd, ABBA, and glam rock icons such as David Bowie.
The event is performed by a band with more than 25 years of experience, having supported artists like Hazel O'Connor and Toyah Willcox.
Tickets are priced at £30 and can be purchased at tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/lets-rock-the-70s/.
Somerset Women vs Essex Women
Somerset Women will also face Essex Women in the Women's One Day Cup next week.
The match is scheduled to take place at Taunton Vale Sports Club on Wednesday, April 29, at 10.30am.
Ticket prices start at £10 for adults, £5 for juniors, and £7 for students, and can be purchased at tickets.somersetcountycc.co.uk/selection/event/seat?perfId=10229179445346&productId=10229178929712&lang=en.
Last season, Somerset emerged victorious against Essex when they met in the competition.
An all-round performance by Heather Knight, who took 3-7 with the ball and scored 45 runs, guided Somerset to a comfortable five-wicket win.
Charlie Dean's swift 45 not out further secured victory for Somerset with 14.1 overs in hand, having restricted Essex to a total of 184.
