A variety of events are set to take place in South and East Somerset over the next week.
Frome
Skabba
A ska band is set to perform iconic ABBA tracks in Frome this weekend.
Skabba, known for its blend of ska and ABBA classics, will light up The Tree House on Berkley Road on Saturday, April 25.
The show, starting at 7.30pm, is for those aged 18 and over and costs £18, excluding booking fees.
Tickets are available to purchase in advance at cheeseandgrain.com/events/skabba.
The band has been noted for its lively performances, transforming ABBA songs into ska renditions, following a well-received performance at the Frome 80s Fest.
Frome Record Fair
Sought-after vinyl will feature at the Frome Record Fair this weekend.
Taking place at the Cheese & Grain, the event includes sellers from all over the South of England.
It runs from 9am to 3pm, on Sunday, April 26, and entry is free.
The event is a great chance to grab loads of original, rare vinyl, as well as new and reissues.
Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
A screening of the Royal Opera's The Magic Flute will be shown at the Merlin Theatre this weekend.
Mozart’s celebrated opera, portrayed in David McVicar’s production, boasts a star-studded cast, including Lucy Crowe, Amitai Pati, and Kathryn Lewek.
Attendees can expect a captivating story featuring Princess Pamina's capture and Prince Tamino’s rescue mission, with guidance from a magic flute.
The opera is sung in German with subtitles, with the performance set to be screened on Sunday, April 26, starting at 2pm.
Tickets cost £18, with a discounted price of £15 for Friends of Merlin.
They can be purchased at merlintheatre.co.uk/class/royal-opera-the-magic-flute.
Shepton Mallet
The Great British Land Rover Show
Land Rover fans are gearing up for the Great British Land Rover Show in Shepton Mallet this weekend.
The Bath and West Showground will host the event on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.
The event will kick off at 10am and run until 5pm.
With entry prices from £7 per ticket, the show welcomes children and dogs, offering complimentary parking.
Attendees can anticipate a broad array of displays, including bespoke vehicle builds and incredible restorations.
Additional features include an off-road course and an overnight stay with evening entertainment.
For further details, visit bathandwestshowground.com/events/the-great-british-landrover-show-2026-2.
Wells
Bishop’s Palace Open Day
The Bishop’s Palace is hosting a free open day this weekend, showcasing various family-friendly activities.
The site opens at 9.30am, allowing visitors to explore historical grounds until 5.30pm.
One attraction is the new Splash Play Zone in the Dragon’s Lair play area, featuring a misting water tree, a paddling pool, and water-splashing boulders.
Attendees can join hourly tours of the palace and gardens, engage in craft sessions, and follow the Family Trail exploring the Palace and Gardens – themed around the Bishops and their antics.
South Lawn will host various outdoor games, and there will be opportunities for face painting, balloon modelling, and Nature Ninjas in the Community Garden: Seed Bombs.
For more details, visit bishopspalace.org.uk/event/the-palace-open-day.
Yeovil
Yeovil Town vs Solihull Moors
Yeovil Town FC will play their final league game of the season this weekend.
The Glovers will meet Solihull Moors for an Enterprise National League match at Huish Park on Saturday, April 25, at 12.30pm.
Tickets begin at £17 for adults, with concessions available.
They can be purchased at mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=YTMS_MPV&orgid=52167#/?view=list&includePackages=true.
Having already secured National League status, the Glovers look to end the season on a high.
The home side previously edged out Solihull with a 1-0 victory back in September.
The win, which broke a three-match losing streak, saw Junior Morias score the solitary goal just before half-time.
