A variety of events are set to take place across the Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater areas over the next week.
Bridgwater Cultural Festival 2026
A three-day cultural event is set to take place in Bridgwater this weekend.
The Bridgwater Cultural Festival will be held from Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21.
It will begin with a film festival on Friday, June 19, hosted at Angel Place.
Short and feature-length films that explore themes of displacement and community will be shown.
On Saturday, June 20, Blake Gardens will host a cultural day with performances, community stalls, and free food tasting.
Acts include Dawn from HK, Bridgwater Belles, Quantock Sea Shanty Crew, and Strummers of Stogursey.
The festival will conclude with Solstice Sunday on Sunday, June 21, at Bridgy Gallery Blog on Old Taunton Road, with poetry, African drumming, and food.
All events are free to attend.
Mollie & The Purple Peaches
Mollie & The Purple Peaches will perform live in Burnham-on-Sea this weekend.
The indie pop-alternative duo, formed in 2024, will take the stage at the Princess Theatre on Friday, June 19, at 7.30pm.
The band features Mollie Joan, a Bath Spa Performing Arts graduate, delivering authentic storytelling and stage presence through her performances.
On the production side, Horizontal Music Studios' founder Brian J Monk shapes the band's signature sound.
Tickets for the event are £4.99 and can be purchased at theprincesstheatre.co.uk/events/mollie-the-purple-peaches.
Burnham Model Railway Club Open Day
Burnham Model Railway Club is marking its 50th anniversary with a free open day this weekend.
Celebrations will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 10am to 4pm at Burnham-On-Sea Community Centre in Berrow Road.
Visitors can explore five model layouts, while members showcase various modelling techniques.
The event includes hands-on experiences for everyone, such as scenery building and track laying.
A showcase of the club's history since 1976 will be available, featuring photos and memorabilia.
The club hopes the day will highlight creativity and community spirit.
Metal To The Masses Grand Final
Five bands will compete in Bridgwater this weekend for a spot at Bloodstock Open Air.
The Metal To The Masses Grand Final will take place at The Cobblestones on Saturday, June 20, at 6pm.
General admission tickets, which can be purchased at ticket247.co.uk/Event/metal-to-the-masses-grand-final-at-the-cobblestones-bridgwater-533159, are £10.
Shru Mammoth will join Death Brigade, Nomad Lizard, Rosa Mortis, and Hëlenbach on stage.
The event will be headlined by last year’s winner, RIZEN.
The show is open to all ages, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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