Entertainment

The events at Tennyson Court aim to improve well-being and reduce isolation through the power of song and shared experience

Music therapy in Taunton helping improve wellbeing and reduce isolation

The Mendip Transmitter, off the A39 near Wells, serves around 720,000 households across Somerset and the wider South West

The Mendip Transmitter, off the A39 near Wells, serves around 720,000 households across Somerset and the wider South West

TV mast ‘vital’ for thousands of Somerset homes may be switched off by 2034

Bill Revans column: How Brexit has impacted Somerset and the UK

A George Harrison tribute act is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

A George Harrison tribute act is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: August 6-12, 2026

Beyond the Veil: The Enchanted Archives, an immersive fantasy-themed ball, will be held at The Library bar on Corporation Street, from 7pm on Friday, September 25

Beyond the Veil: The Enchanted Archives, an immersive fantasy-themed ball, will be held at The Library bar on Corporation Street, from 7pm on Friday, September 25

Inaugural fantasy ball event coming to Taunton in September

Thousands of music fans attend Foodies Festival, which combines live entertainment with food and drink experiences.

Thousands of music fans attend Foodies Festival, which combines live entertainment with food and drink experiences.

Iconic boyband stars to perform at popular Somerset food festival

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

Tom Holland was filming in several locations, including Glasgow, last year.

The Somerset man playing a 'big part' in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Somerset Council

Family-friendly celebration returning to Somerset for fifth year

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

Somerset Art Weeks 2026 reveals highlights ahead of upcoming event

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

Hit show comes to Somerset as part of 36-date UK tour

Dunster-based Dennis Coath is set to publish the final instalment of his novel series based on a geriatric rock band

Dunster-based Dennis Coath is set to publish the final instalment of his novel series based on a geriatric rock band

West Somerset author publishes second instalment of novel trilogy

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 30-August 5, 2026

TK showing his recent 'flash' designs which will be available as part of the fundraiser.

TK showing his recent 'flash' designs which will be available as part of the fundraiser.

Cancer fundraising

'He’s so loved' - Somerset tattooists ink for colleague battling cancer

Lyra as a baby recovering in hospital

Lyra as a baby recovering in hospital

Brain Tumour Charity

'Miracle' Somerset baby beat the odds to survive brain tumour

Coldplay have performed at the Cheese and Grain in Somerset.

Coldplay have performed at the Cheese and Grain in Somerset.

The Somerset venue where Coldplay, McCartney and Michael J. Fox played

Marina Kalachova, 55, has built a successful business as a piano teacher in Taunton.

Marina Kalachova, 55, has built a successful business as a piano teacher in Taunton.

Classical music

Taunton piano teacher and Ukrainian refugee inspires students across Somerset

Freeny Yianni and Richard Scarry

Freeny Yianni and Richard Scarry

Somerset art gallery set to display works by pioneering painter

Retired teacher Liz Hutchin, who is now a director of GoCreate

Retired teacher Liz Hutchin, who is now a director of GoCreate

Community interest companies

Interview: Meet the former Taunton teacher who found life colourful

Sam Smith (pictured) is best known for his pop songs from the 2010s.

Sam Smith (pictured) is best known for his pop songs from the 2010s.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury 2027 headliners: Pop star rumoured for Worthy Farm return after 12 years

Among this week's events in and around Taunton are Somerset CCC's first home Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures of the season

Among this week's events in and around Taunton are Somerset CCC's first home Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures of the season

What's on in Taunton this week: July 23-29, 2026

TGJones previously traded as WHSmith before being bought by Modella Capital in June 2025.

TGJones previously traded as WHSmith before being bought by Modella Capital in June 2025.

Why TGJones stores in Somerset are giving out freebies this week

A music festival in Somerset is moving to a new destination and 'almost killed' its main organiser several years ago.

A music festival in Somerset is moving to a new destination and 'almost killed' its main organiser several years ago.

Somerset village music festival moving to new location, organisers confirm

Wet Wet Wet will take to the stage at Oxford’s New Theatre

Wet Wet Wet will take to the stage at Oxford’s New Theatre

Legendary 1980s soft rock band to kickstart reunion tour at Somerset venue

I tried Taunton's only free-play arcade and it left me wanting more.

I tried Taunton's only free-play arcade and it left me wanting more.

Cultural attractions

We try Taunton's huge retro gaming arcade that transports you back to the 1980s

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton is hosting the five-day course for 10- to 18-year-olds from August 17 to 21 at Wellington School

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton is hosting the five-day course for 10- to 18-year-olds from August 17 to 21 at Wellington School

Wellington School

Wellington-based school offering summer course in music and drama

Amazon are renewing the popular series, The Grand Tour, with one host having strong ties to Somerset.

Amazon are renewing the popular series, The Grand Tour, with one host having strong ties to Somerset.

Amazon Prime Video

Date set for Somerset TV star to present revival of The Grand Tour

BBC series Daddy Issues with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey will return for a third a final series

BBC series Daddy Issues with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey will return for a third a final series

Popular BBC comedy series with 'great cast' to end with third and final series

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 16-22, 2026

This year’s overall winner of the Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition was Anita Clark for her piece Cycling on Black Ice Is Not Advisable

This year’s overall winner of the Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition was Anita Clark for her piece Cycling on Black Ice Is Not Advisable

Winners announced for 2026 Ilminster open art exhibition

Bill Revans column: Why your children should pick up a book this summer

The concert will take place at St John's Church

The concert will take place at St John's Church

Music winners set to perform at Taunton lunchtime concert

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

England football

What's on in South and East Somerset: July 10-16, 2026

A performance by La Tromba is among the events taking place around the Taunton area over the next week

A performance by La Tromba is among the events taking place around the Taunton area over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 9-15, 2026

The police car from the film Hot Fuzz will appear at Wells Sunday Market.

The police car from the film Hot Fuzz will appear at Wells Sunday Market.

Chance to see iconic Hot Fuzz police car in Somerset this weekend - here's where

Inflatable theme park coming to Taunton.

Inflatable theme park coming to Taunton.

Huge inflatable theme park set to return to Taunton - here's when

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour with dates at the Etihad and Knebworth

Oasis is rumoured to be planning a 2027 tour with dates at the Etihad and Knebworth

Oasis 'to return' for 2027 tour with planned shows at Etihad and Knebworth

Film crews spotted shooting TV series in 'pretty' Somerset village

Somerset legends The Wurzels will perform at Taunton Brewhouse in October

Somerset legends The Wurzels will perform at Taunton Brewhouse in October

Somerset legends The Wurzels to perform iconic hits live in Taunton

PC Callum Pearson and PC Darren Pearson on patrol together in Wells on Darren's final day of service

PC Callum Pearson and PC Darren Pearson on patrol together in Wells on Darren's final day of service

Avon and Somerset Police

Hot Fuzz-style father and son police officers share final patrol in Wells

A music festival near Bridgwater is returning with huge names already announced in the line-up.

A music festival near Bridgwater is returning with huge names already announced in the line-up.

1970s group among acts set to headline Somerset music festival

Left to right: Hazel Hare, John Nicholson (inset), Jen Fowler

Left to right: Hazel Hare, John Nicholson (inset), Jen Fowler

Poetry competition at Riverain Lodge celebrates winning entry

The organisers created the monthly acoustic music night to let local talent shine.

The organisers created the monthly acoustic music night to let local talent shine.

In Pictures - My Evening with Taunton’s Acoustic Music Club at CICCIC

Britpop band Dodgy (pictured) with radio presenter Chris Evans.

Britpop band Dodgy (pictured) with radio presenter Chris Evans.

Britpop legends to bring hit new single to crowd in Somerset

Derek Sturch has released his first novel, titled In Golden Cap's Shadow

Derek Sturch has released his first novel, titled In Golden Cap's Shadow

First World War

85-year-old author releases first novel set partly in South Somerset

An evening with Sir Tony Robinson is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

An evening with Sir Tony Robinson is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: July 3-9, 2026

The event will showcase the special flora of the Quantock Hills National Landscape

The event will showcase the special flora of the Quantock Hills National Landscape

Art exhibition to showcase botanical beauty of Quantock Hills

Prue Leith will be one of many famous faces to appear at Big Brue

Prue Leith will be one of many famous faces to appear at Big Brue

Bob Geldof, Prue Leith and George Osborne heading to Somerset for new festival

A talk by an author is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A talk by an author is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 2-8, 2026

Inside the Brewhouse Theatre.

Inside the Brewhouse Theatre.

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton theatre to undergo major refurbishment ahead of 50th anniversary

The structure of the most famous stage at Glastonbury Festival has been pitched up as organisers count down to the 2027 edition of the festival.

The structure of the most famous stage at Glastonbury Festival has been pitched up as organisers count down to the 2027 edition of the festival.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury Festival 2027 dates confirmed as countdown officially begins

Peace and love at Test Fest.

Peace and love at Test Fest.

Hundreds gather for one of Taunton's longest-running music festivals

Lewis Capaldi (pictured) performed at Glastonbury Festival 2025 - two years after he was forced to abandon his set.

Lewis Capaldi (pictured) performed at Glastonbury Festival 2025 - two years after he was forced to abandon his set.

Glastonbury Festival 2025

'Back in the saddle' - Lewis Capaldi after emotional Glastonbury Festival return

TV licence fee warning as £180 charge could soar to £245 under current trend

BBC film crews filmed at a Somerset park for an upcoming show.

BBC film crews filmed at a Somerset park for an upcoming show.

Somerset town set to feature in BBC TV show