# History events in Taunton, Today and Upcoming History events in Taunton

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Taunton, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Taunton like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Taunton, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Taunton like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Taunton

- **Event Name**: Annual Friends Lecture: At the Edge of the World
  - **Description**: Join Professor Danielle Schreve as she delves into how climate change over the last 100,000 years reshaped animal life in northern Europe. 

Using evidence from Ice Age caves in the Mendip Hills, this talk links faunal turnover to key moments in Britain’s
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/annual-friends-lecture-at-the-edge-of-the-world/200029683423046
  - **Venue**: Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Friends Annual Lecture 2026: At the Edge of the World
  - **Description**: Professor Danielle Schreve will explore the impact of climate change on wildlife in southwestern Britain over the last 100,000 years.About this EventFriends of the Museum of Somerset present “At the Edge of the World: Mam
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/friends-annual-lecture-2026-at-the-edge-of-the-world/100001980990237126
  - **Venue**: The Museum of Somerset
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  - **Price**: GBP 10
- **Event Name**: Curator’s Talk and Tour - 'A Life in Art: Roger Fry'
  - **Description**: Gain an exclusive insight into how a major art exhibition is brought to life with Tim Martin, Curator of 'A Life in Art: Roger Fry'About this EventGain an exclusive, behind‑the‑scenes insight into how a major art exhibiti
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 02:30 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/curator’s-talk-and-tour-a-life-in-art-roger-fry/100001983878895180
  - **Venue**: Museum of Somerset
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  - **Price**: GBP 15
  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarc
  - **Description**: Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch. Followed by Q&A.
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/the-history-of-witchcraft-and-women-magic-rituals-and-the-patriarc/300042258013
  - **Venue**: Taunton Brewhouse Films
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- **Event Name**: Talk and Tea:  Somerset Industrial Heritage - A Talk by Henry Buckton
  - **Description**: Join author Henry Buckton for an exploration of the industries that helped drive Somerset’s part in the Industrial Revolution.About this EventJoin author Henry Buckton for an exploration of the industries that helped driv
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 02:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/talk-and-tea-somerset-industrial-heritage-a-talk-by-henry-buckton/100001983876290389
  - **Venue**: The Museum of Somerset
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  - **Price**: GBP 5 to 20
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Testament of Ann Lee
  - **Description**: From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award® nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker’s irrepress
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 27 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/the-testament-of-ann-lee/200029683438504
  - **Venue**: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Bloomsbury and the Invention  of Modern Art
  - **Description**: Discover more about Roger Fry and how the Bloomsbury Group helped shape new ideas in art, literature and design in the 20th century.About this EventJoin writer and journalist Fiona McKenzie Johnston and curator Tim Martin
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jun 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/bloomsbury-and-the-invention-of-modern-art/100001983961170267
  - **Venue**: The Museum of Somerset
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  - **Price**: GBP 20 to 25
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Talk and Tea:  Seven Sisters of Somerset
  - **Description**: Discover the stories of seven Somerset women with remarkable achievementsAbout this EventJoin J B Seatrobe – Janet Seaton and Barry K Winetrobe – for a fascinating talk delving into women’s history.Discover the sto
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 02:30 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/talk-and-tea-seven-sisters-of-somerset/100001983875414770
  - **Venue**: The Museum of Somerset
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  - **Price**: GBP 5
  - **Categories**: Art, Sports
- **Event Name**: Commonwealth War Graves of Someret
  - **Description**: A talk about the Commonwealth War Graves of Somerset, with a particular focus on the Taunton area.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/commonwealth-war-graves-of-someret/200029683432410
  - **Venue**: The Museum of Somerset
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## Trending Events in Taunton

- **Event Name**: Monster Truck Motorfest Taunton
  - **Description**: Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Taunton 2026! 🚨

The UK’s wildest family motor show is BACK! 💥

📅 Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026
📍 Taunton Racecourse, Taunton, TA3 7BL
🕣 Saturday: 10am to 10.30pm
🕣 Sunday: 10am to 7.30pm

Get your tickets
  - **Venue**: Taunton Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Special: Ed Byrne & Guests!
  - **Description**: This is the rescheduled performance from 22 January.

For the first time at Taunton Brewhouse, comedy legend ED BYRNE is here with a special extended headline set! With a TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Moc
  - **Venue**: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Somerset Armed Forces Day 2026
  - **Description**: This event will be back in 2026 with more of everything to thrill the crowds and all for FREE! We can't wait, can you? Follow us for exciting updates and news as plans progress for the regions BIGGEST and BEST FREE Armed Forces Day event run by volunteer
  - **Venue**: Vivary Park
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- **Event Name**: Taunton Fake Festival 2026
  - **Description**: TAUNTON! 🎤 “WE WILL, WE WILL ROCK YOU!” 🤘🔥 And you always do! Year after year, Longrun Meadow sells out faster than Freddie can raise a fist – and it’s no wonder. 😎 You lot bring the spirit, the noise and the heart every single time, and 2026’s shaping up
  - **Venue**: Longrun Meadow, Longrun Lane, Taunton TA1 5AU
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- **Event Name**: TaylorMania
  - **Description**: TAYLORMANIA

TAYLOR  SWIFT ERAS  TRIBUTE CONCERT 

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the
leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self 
obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises
t
  - **Venue**: Wellsprings Leisure Centre (Taunton, UK)
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- **Event Name**: The Fureys
  - **Description**: After 5 previous performances, THE FUREYS will play their last ever concert here as part of their FAREWELL TOUR here on Tuesday 21st April. Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet
  - **Venue**: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: 🎶🎄The Christmas Orchestra - TAUNTON🎄🎶
  - **Description**: SIGN UP NOW - https://register.thechristmasorchestra.co.uk/


The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025! We're thrilled to be bringing our unique concert experience to more locations than ever befor
  - **Venue**: Taunton Minster
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- **Event Name**: The Simon & Garfunkel Story
  - **Description**: INTERNATIONAL HIT SHOW THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY VISITS TAUNTON THIS MAY

Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences ac
  - **Venue**: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
  - **Description**: 20 years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer‘ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.

A
  - **Venue**: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Taunton?
  - **A:** Annual Friends Lecture: At the Edge of the World (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom), Friends Annual Lecture 2026: At the Edge of the World (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Museum of Somerset), Curator’s Talk and Tour - 'A Life in Art: Roger Fry' (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 02:30 pm at Museum of Somerset), The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarc (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:45 pm at Taunton Brewhouse Films), Talk and Tea:  Somerset Industrial Heritage - A Talk by Henry Buckton (Fri May 08 2026 at 02:30 pm at The Museum of Somerset).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Taunton in April 2026?
  - **A:** Annual Friends Lecture: At the Edge of the World (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom), Friends Annual Lecture 2026: At the Edge of the World (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Museum of Somerset), Curator’s Talk and Tour - 'A Life in Art: Roger Fry' (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 02:30 pm at Museum of Somerset), The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals & the patriarc (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:45 pm at Taunton Brewhouse Films), The Testament of Ann Lee (Mon Apr 27 2026 at 11:00 am at Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Taunton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Taunton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Taunton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Taunton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Taunton include Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom, The Museum of Somerset, Museum of Somerset.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Taunton?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Taunton range from GBP 5 to GBP 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Taunton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Taunton include The Museum of Somerset, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton Brewhouse.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Taunton?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Taunton.

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