Arts and Entertainment
Music, film, theatre and a whole host more, Midsomer Norton is full of art and culture wherever you look.
Palladium Cinema and National Theatre Live
Enjoy the full cinema experience at Midsomer Norton Town Hall! The Assembly Room boasts the highest quality HD projection, 7.1 Surround Sound and all your favourite cinema refreshments available from the fully licensed Sarah Ann Bar.
The cinema also screens the groundbreaking National Theatre Live programme. NT Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens across the UK and around the world. With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, the programme brings you each performance as it happens, in all its glory.
Midsomer Norton Fayre
In 1248 a Royal Charter for a fayre was granted to Hugh de Vivonne who held the manor at Midsomer Norton. It was to be held 22 – 24 June, the vigil of St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Parish Church. From medieval times to at least 1910 the event operated as a cattle fair. However, by the end of the 19th century the entertainment element began to take over in the form of a steam-driven ‘Fun Fair’. After disappearing for a number of years in the mid twentieth century, the fayre was revived by Midsomer Norton Community Trust in 2014 as a free, open access annual community event.
Midsomer Arts Festival
The Midsomer Arts Festival is a celebration of the arts in Midsomer Norton and the Somer Valley area, organised and delivered by the Midsomer Norton Community Trust. It offers exhibitions of art made by the community in various venues, photomarathons, workshops, showcases and more.
more bonuseshttps://www.valleylandfund.org/history/
Midsomer Norton Carnival
This spectacular annual event sees a procession of illuminated floats take to the streets of Midsomer Norton. Creating magical memories since 1948 and with deep roots in Midsomer Norton history, the carnival is organised by volunteers and supports various local good causes and charities.