Events
The features listed on this page are some of the more unusual, different or simply unique to this area of the country. You may be able to carefully time your stay to catch one of these events as well as spending several days in Wells to explore the city and the surrounding area. All of these events are less than 25 miles from Wells with a maximum journey time by car of up to 45 minutes. Our Wells & Area Touring Map which you can print out, shows where all these features are located.
Please also visit our sister site www.yourwells.com for more information on smaller local events, lectures and concerts.
Wells & Area Touring Map [ 1175kb ]
Events List compiled by Wells Visitor Information Service [ 360kb ]
7 Feb - 30 March 2019
Wells Heritage Pass
19 Feb 2019
ROH Don Quixote Ballet
21 Feb 2019
Lunchtime Organ Recital
22-23 Feb 2019
Glastonbury Calling
22 Feb 2019
Celebrating Somerset
22 Feb 2019
High Sheriffs Concert
23 Feb - 30 March 2019
Molly Briton - an examination of self portraiture
23-24 Feb 2019
Snowdrop Celebration
1 March 2019
Fire and Water with the Royal Academy of Music
3 March 2019
The Gardens of Stourhead Talk
26-28 April 2019
Wells Festival of Film
6 May 2019
May Day Celebrations
12 May 2019
Mendip Vintage & Classic Tour
24-26 May 2019
Wells Comedy Festival
29 May - 1 June 2019
Royal Bath & West Show
1-8 June 2019
International Miniature Art Exhibition
2 June 2019
Tortoise & Hare Run
14-16 June 2019
Garden Festival
15 June 2019
Somerset Schools Folk Dance Festival
27-30 June 2019
Glastonbury Music Festival
7 July 2019
Wells Charity Boules Tournament
11-14 July 2019
Wells Theatre Festival
12-14 July 2019
Priddy Folk Festival
13 July 2019
RNAS Yeovilton Air Day
20 July - 11 Aug 2019
Wells Art Contemporary
11-17 Oct 2019
New Music Wells
13 Oct 2019
The Wells Food Festival
18-25 Oct 2019
Wells Festival of Literature