Things to do in Taunton

John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.A fragmented, digressing portra…

The Brewhouse, Taunton

Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton

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Taunton Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Taunton Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Somerset County Cricket Ground, Taunton

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Electric Summer Sessions - Heaven 17 & Nik Kershaw Live in Taunton

INTRODUCING.....'ELECTRIC SUMMER SESSIONS'....a primer (aka, warm-up!) for the main festival taking place next day (which you can book VIA THIS LINK).After thei…

Vivary Park, Taunton

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Electric Summer 27

Electric summer returns to taunton's vivary park on Sunday 29 August 2027......Get set for another full-day celebration of 80s-and-beyond Synthpop and electroni…

Vivary Park, Taunton

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Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Queen's College, Taunton

Pete Firman

With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.Join him for an evening of…

The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton

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The Drifters

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over t…

Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton

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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

The Brewhouse, Taunton

Legends Of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music…

The Brewhouse, Taunton

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Festival Event: Bruce Thompson - No Ordinary Neighbour

There was seemingly nothing unusual about Erwin Stahlberg when the author Bruce Thompson met him for the first time.

Brendon Books, Taunton

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Festival Event: Kate Lord Brown & Sarah Easter Collins

Join authors Kate Lord Brown and Sarah Easter Collins who will talk about the latest books and their respective publishing journies. Silver Thread by Kate Lord…

Taunton Library, Taunton

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King's Rugby Camp

Packed with challenge, excitement and plenty of opportunities to improve, this camp offers high quality coaching in a fun and supportive environment.

King's College Chapel, Taunton

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Rdj Sports Development - Rugby Performance Camp

This October, we are looking forward to hosting a dynamic rugby camp at Taunton School offering young athletes the chance to develop their skills in a supportiv…

Taunton School , Taunton

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Festival Event: Stephen Moss - Puffin: a Biography

A beautifully illustrated celebration of one of Britain's most beloved birds: the charming, comical yet mysterious puffin - the perfect gift for nature lovers.

Brendon Books, Taunton

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The Mill Lane Massacre: Ghosts of the past

This Halloween, Mambo Taunton will be completely transformed for The Mill Lane Massacre - a two-night series featuring full venue décor, roaming performers, ter…

Mambo, Taunton

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King's Netball Camp

The camp will enhance players attacking and defending skills, game sense and overall match play through high-quality coaching.

King's College Chapel, Taunton

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"We'll Meet Again"

Ssafa and Taunton concert band with special guests Taunton Deane male voice choir invite you to join us in St James's church on Saturday, October 26th, at 7:30…

St James Church, Taunton

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Halloween Children's Party

Get ready for a spook-tacular celebration as we launch our brand-new Children's Halloween Party in 2026!

Taunton School , Taunton

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The Mill Lane Massacre: The Main event

This Halloween, Mambo Taunton will be completely transformed for The Mill Lane Massacre - a two-night series featuring full venue décor, roaming performers, ter…

Mambo, Taunton

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A Concert of Joy and Reflection

This concert will be a concert of Reflection and Joy. Taunton Concert Band will be joined by Amici. The programme will include Crown Imperial, a Miss Saigon med…

St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton

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Festival Event: Robin Lustig - and the Cello Came Too

When Robin Lustig's mother died in 2013, he found himself drawn back into the tangled history of his German-Jewish family -- a story of survival, exile, death a…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Huish Presents - Les Misrables Schools Edition

Les Misrables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit.

Richard Huish College, Taunton

Somerset County Orchestra Concert

Pre-concert talk at 7.00pm Our Autumn concert will be held on Saturday 7th November in St James Church, Taunton and it is a real cracker!

St James Church, Taunton

Sophie Pavelle - to Have Or to Hold : Nature's Hidden Relationships

Longlisted for the Wainwright prize for conservation writinga BBC wildlife best book of 2025 A thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships by the…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Jean Sprackland - Night Visions/Goyle, Chert, Mire

Jean Sprackland will talk about here recent non-fiction book Night Visions and her read from her noew poetry collection, Goyle, Chert and Mire. Night Visions We…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Iain Dale - Have I Said Too Much: My Life in Politics & the Media

Award-winning broadcaster Iain Dale has led a life full of incident and success but also some very public failures.

Brendon Books, Taunton

Romeo & Juliet - Evening Year 6 Production

Shakespeare's timeless tale comes to life in this exciting Year 6 production of Romeo and Juliet!Filled with drama, humour, friendship, family rivalry, and unfo…

Taunton School , Taunton

Romeo & Juliet - Matinee Year 6 Production

Shakespeare's timeless tale comes to life in this exciting Year 6 production of Romeo and Juliet!Filled with drama, humour, friendship, family rivalry, and unfo…

Taunton School , Taunton

Festival Event: Marc Burrows - the Story of the Christmas No. 1 : Mistletoe and Vinyl

This is the story of a national obsession: the annual race for the festive chart crown, and what it reveals about British culture, identity, and the ever-changi…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Elizabeth Delo - Writing Workshop: Captivating Characters

A compelling protagonist is the beating heart of a good story. Creating a character that your readers believe in and care about means they will want to follow t…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Dennis Coath - the Band That Time Forgot & the Band That Time Forgave

The beatles weren't supposed to be! Former ITV and BBC journalist Dennis Coath has published his second in a trilogy about an aged rock band. Dennis has also pu…

Taunton Library, Taunton

Festival Event: Louisa Treger - Fatal Love

A gripping and compassionate novel that reimagines the life of the last woman to be hanged in Britain.It is Easter Sunday in 1955, and a young man lies face-dow…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Sara Hudston - a Life Outside: Hope Bourne on Exmoor

Hope Bourne (1918-2010) was one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary nature writers.

Brendon Books, Taunton

Music Scholars Recital

Join us for the Music Scholars' Recital on Thursday 19th November at 6.30pm in the Gwynn Williams RoomPlease note tickets are restricted to 2 per family in the…

Taunton School , Taunton

Metropolitan Opera: CarmenCo's A Pocket Opera

A fun-filled evening of fantasy, comedy, drama and tremendous music arranged from Bizets Carmen and other Spanish music.CarmenCos A Pocket Opera is more than a…

Curry Mallet and Beercrocombe Village Hall, Taunton

Festival Event: Michael Smith - Towards the Coldest Place: the Long March to the South Pole

Best-selling author Michael Smith chronicles the 2,000 year quest to stand at the South Pole, starting with the ancient Greek scholars and reaching a dramatic c…

Temple Methodist Church, Taunton

Voce: Festive Concert 2026

Voce will be back to get you in the festive mood with a mix of wintery songs and readings, before you head home to hang up your advent calendar.

Temple Methodist Church, Taunton

Lionel Ward - Murky Waters: The Fourth Elliot Todd Mystery

A period of snow and the arrangement of a visit by his friend Cameron to launch his new book helps lift Elliot Todds New Year blues.

Brendon Books, Taunton

Festival Event: Lionel Ward - Murky Waters: the Fourth Elliot Todd Mystery

A period of snow and the arrangement of a visit by his friend Cameron to launch his new book helps lift Elliot Todd's New Year blues.

Brendon Books, Taunton

Hm Royal Marines Concert

Come and join the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines for a fantastic evening of music.

The Castle School, Taunton

Made in Dagenham

Step into the world of solidarity, equal rights, and unstoppable girl power! King's proudly presents this year's whole-school production: 'Made in Dagenham', an…

King's College, Taunton

Festival Event: Christian Wolmar - Fast Track: the Extraordinary Story of High Speed Rail

Please note, this event was originally scheduled for the 27 November (now 4th December) Sleek, comfortable, accessible, and sustainable, high-speed rail is the…

Brendon Books, Taunton

Computer World - 80s Electropop & New Wave Club Night - You Build the Playlist!

Computer World is a monthly club night dedicated to playing the very best of before, during and after the 80s electro pop, new wave and alternative / electronic…

The Lawns Social Club, Taunton

Mozart Requiem

A slightly abridged version of Mozart's wonderful Requiem, together with Geoffrey Bush's Christmas Cantata.

St James Church, Taunton

Fifth Element

The Quinta Essentia, or Fifth Element; something so perfect that it seems to surpass the limitations of earth.

St James Church, Taunton

The Magic of Christmas

Step into a festive wonderland of live music that captures the magic of Christmas.

King's College Chapel, Taunton

Mediumship Evening With Nikki Kitt - Taunton

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki KittPsychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psych…

Vivary Golf Club, Taunton