Music

Andy Knutt hosting a workshop at Taunton's Creative Innovation Centre CIC.

Glastonbury Festival 2027

Glastonbury Festival alternative Everywhere at Once to come to Taunton

A performance by Maxïmo Park is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A performance by Maxïmo Park is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: June 12-18, 2026

An evening concert and talk on outdoor music is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

An evening concert and talk on outdoor music is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: June 11-17, 2026

Mo Sadler at the West Somerset Folk Festival in 2022.

Mo Sadler at the West Somerset Folk Festival in 2022.

West Somerset Folk Festival takes place this month

The Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir will perform its Summer Sounds concert on Saturday, June 13

The Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir will perform its Summer Sounds concert on Saturday, June 13

Taunton choir to mark 80 years with summer concert

Night At The Abbey will return to Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday, September 12, with a full 20-act line-up

Night At The Abbey will return to Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday, September 12, with a full 20-act line-up

Glastonbury Abbey

Major upcoming music event at Glastonbury Abbey announces lineup

Test Fest returns.

Test Fest returns.

Taunton music festival returns later this month

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: How different animals react to music genres

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

Popular multicultural festival returns to Yeovil in July

An open day at Pennard House is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

An open day at Pennard House is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Craig Revel Horwood

What's on in South and East Somerset: June 5-11, 2026

Home Farm Fest 19 will be held from Friday, 12 June to Sunday, 14 June

Home Farm Fest 19 will be held from Friday, 12 June to Sunday, 14 June

Somerset music festival announces return for 2026

Ms Gillam is set to perform at the Queen's College concert hall in Taunton on Sunday, June 21

Ms Gillam is set to perform at the Queen's College concert hall in Taunton on Sunday, June 21

Free tickets still available to award-winning saxophonist show in Taunton

Courtney Pine performed contemporary jazz at BlueTone Festival.

Courtney Pine performed contemporary jazz at BlueTone Festival.

Hundreds flock to Taunton park for new music festival

BlueTone Festival will be held in Vivary Park between Thursday, May 28, and Sunday, May 31

BlueTone Festival will be held in Vivary Park between Thursday, May 28, and Sunday, May 31

Parking and box office information issued ahead of Taunton festival

BlueTone Festival is taking place over four days

BlueTone Festival is taking place over four days

Big-name stars to perform at open-air blues festival in Taunton

The Royal Bath and West Show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

The Royal Bath and West Show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Cultural attractions

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 29-June 4, 2026

A stage has been put together for the Bluetone Festival, held at Taunton's Vivary Park.

A stage has been put together for the Bluetone Festival, held at Taunton's Vivary Park.

New music festival launches free area with big-name acts

A weekly car boot sale is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

A weekly car boot sale is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: May 28-June 3, 2026

A educational swan trail is among the activities to undertake in South and East Somerset over the next week

A educational swan trail is among the activities to undertake in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 22-28, 2026

Wells Cathedral is now accepting entries for the 2026 Advent Carol Competition

Wells Cathedral is now accepting entries for the 2026 Advent Carol Competition

Wells Cathedral launches competition to find new Advent composition

The group helps young players boost their skills and confidence.

The group helps young players boost their skills and confidence.

Taunton Children's Orchestra strikes a chord with youngsters

The Radiohead Project will perform at the Brewhouse in Taunton on Thursday, July 23

The Radiohead Project will perform at the Brewhouse in Taunton on Thursday, July 23

Live music experience celebrating Radiohead coming to Taunton

Line-ups announced for music festivals taking place in Vivary Park

Susie Dent is set to bring her Word Perfect show to Frome this weekend

Susie Dent is set to bring her Word Perfect show to Frome this weekend

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 15-21, 2026

Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Bob Vylan headlining Shindig Festival despite Glastonbury furore

Mods and rockers will unite for a charity night in Taunton in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Mods and rockers will unite for a charity night in Taunton in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Mods and rockers to unite in Taunton for charity event

A variety of events are taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 8-14, 2026

A pop-synth star best known for his songs in the 1980s has said he will play his only gig of the year in a Somerset town.

A pop-synth star best known for his songs in the 1980s has said he will play his only gig of the year in a Somerset town.

Popular 1980s star to play only UK gig of the year at homecoming in Taunton

Various Somerset Day events will be taking place around Taunton this weekend

Various Somerset Day events will be taking place around Taunton this weekend

What's on in Taunton this week: May 7-13, 2026

Marie-Pascale Hitier, who performed at St John's Church, Taunton

Marie-Pascale Hitier, who performed at St John's Church, Taunton

French pianist wows audience with recital at Taunton church

Watchet Music Festival was one of the festivals prevented from taking place in 2020 due to the pandemic

Watchet Music Festival was one of the festivals prevented from taking place in 2020 due to the pandemic

Looking Back: When the pandemic stopped the Watchet Music Festival

World-class musicians bring classical music to the West Country

Marie-Pascale Talbot-Hitier, who is the president of the Rotary Club of Lisieux, will play at St John’s Church on Sunday, May 3, at 3pm

Marie-Pascale Talbot-Hitier, who is the president of the Rotary Club of Lisieux, will play at St John’s Church on Sunday, May 3, at 3pm

Award-winning French pianist to perform at Taunton church

A performance by Lucy Spraggan is among the events takng place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A performance by Lucy Spraggan is among the events takng place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 1-7, 2026

A Northern Soul music and dance night is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A Northern Soul music and dance night is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: April 30-May 6, 2026

The Great British Land Rover show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

The Great British Land Rover show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: April 24-30, 2026

HRH and Metalshop Foreman discussing technical matters of a large pipe

HRH and Metalshop Foreman discussing technical matters of a large pipe

Duke of Edinburgh

Royal visit to Durham highlights historic Somerset instrument

The concerts at St John's Church will take place on the second Friday of the month until November, starting on Friday, May 8

The concerts at St John's Church will take place on the second Friday of the month until November, starting on Friday, May 8

Lunchtime concerts to begin at church in Taunton next month

Somerset's latest Women's One Day Cup fixtures are among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

Somerset's latest Women's One Day Cup fixtures are among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

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

Lewis Capaldi played a memorable surprise show in 2025

Lewis Capaldi played a memorable surprise show in 2025

Glastonbury Festival

We've picked out some of Glastonbury's secret sets from over the years

Michaela Strachan's Not Just A Wild Life show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Michaela Strachan's Not Just A Wild Life show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: April 17-23, 2026

Among this week's events in Taunton is a performance of General Medical Emergency Ward 10

Among this week's events in Taunton is a performance of General Medical Emergency Ward 10

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

The concert is set to take place this June.

The concert is set to take place this June.

Wellington Choral Society announces free event this summer

A performance featuring Lorraine Silver is among this week's events in Taunton

A performance featuring Lorraine Silver is among this week's events in Taunton

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

An evening with Adam Frost is among this week's events in South and East Somerset

An evening with Adam Frost is among this week's events in South and East Somerset

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

Good Habits will be returning to Somerset on tour in 2026

Good Habits will be returning to Somerset on tour in 2026

Concert tickets

Band that played Glastonbury Festival returns to Somerset for new tour

Kanye West has been barred from performing in the UK.

Kanye West has been barred from performing in the UK.

Glastonbury Festival

Remembering the time Kanye West played Glastonbury as singer barred

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: April 2-8, 2026

A Young Driver session is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

A Young Driver session is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: March 27-April 2, 2026

A cricket camp is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A cricket camp is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: March 26-April 1, 2026

A popular pop group are set to perform in Somerset.

A popular pop group are set to perform in Somerset.

Scouting for Girls

Well-known pop group set to perform at Somerset venue

Review: Somerset male voice choirs put on 'brilliant' concert

Marcus Brigstocke's comedy show Vitruvian Mango is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Marcus Brigstocke's comedy show Vitruvian Mango is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: March 20-26, 2026

A talk on peregrine falcons is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A talk on peregrine falcons is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

Peregrine falcons

What's on in Taunton this week: March 19-25, 2026