What's on in Taunton this week, July 10-16, 2025
From a Simon & Garfunkel tribute show to a UV puppet show, there's plenty to enjoy in Taunton over the next week.
The latest match in Somerset Women's Vitality Blast campaign and a street music festival are also on the agenda.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
A Simon & Garfunkel tribute act is set to play in Taunton this weekend.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story, which has sold out shows in more than 50 countries, is coming to the Brewhouse Theatre on Friday, July 11.
The performance, praised by Art Garfunkel as a "great" show, tells the story of the iconic duo's origins and rise to fame.
It features live performances of hits like Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and Homeward Bound.
The show will start at 7.30pm and run for 140 minutes.
Tickets are £30 and are available to all ages at tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-simon-garfunkel-story.
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The Sound of the Streets Festival
A London youth band is set to headline a free Taunton street music festival.
The Sound of The Streets Festival, now in its fourth year, takes place on Sunday, July 13 from 11am to 4pm.
Kinetika Bloco, a London-based youth project, will perform alongside local acts, including Taunton Beats, De Ja, and The Exeter Street Band.
Workshops and performances will be held at the Museum of Somerset and Castle Green.
Festival organiser Tim Hill said: "This will be a rich and wonderful day in Taunton, a day that highlights the town's rich culture."
The event is supported by Arts Council England, Taunton Town Council, and Make Music Repeat.
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Puppet Spectacular Glow Show
A glow-in-the-dark puppet show is coming to Taunton.
The Puppet Spectacular Glow Show, suitable for children aged three and above, will take place at the Brewhouse Theatre on July 13.
The one-hour performance uses ultraviolet light to bring colourful characters to life, set to music.
Organisers say it features humour, music, and glow-in-the-dark visuals.
The show starts at 2pm, and tickets are priced between £14 and £16.
While the age guidance is three and above, younger children are welcome if guardians consider it appropriate.
For further details and to book tickets, visit tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/puppet-spectacular-glow-show.
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Women's Vitality Blast: Somerset vs The Blaze
Somerset Women are set to face The Blaze in a Vitality Blast T20 match.
The game will take place on Wednesday, July 16, at the Cooper Associates County Ground, with tickets available to purchase at tickets.somersetcountycc.co.uk/selection/event/seat?perfId=10228744930386&ot=0>mStepTracking=true.
Sophie Luff's side will welcome the Midlands-based side to what is claimed to be the highest-scoring T20 ground in the world.
Spectators are advised to arrive early as seating is non-allocated, allowing fans to choose from any open seating areas.
The match is set to start at 6pm.
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