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Live Music

Wild Arts Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro After the success of their previous performances Wild Arts return in 2026 with The Marriage of Figaro. The performances will take place in the beautiful Great Hall in the main house, with room for only 175 audience members. The operas will be fully staged, in costume and sung in English by a cast of exceptional singers, with a chamber orchestra of top musicians, conducted by Wild Arts' Artistic Director Orlando Jopling. You are welcome to arrive from 5pm to set up your picnic in the gardens, and bring food, drink, rugs, chairs, tables, friends, and candelabras. The performance will start at 6pm, with a 90-minute picnic interval at approximately 7:15pm before Act II starts at 8.45pm. Curtain down will be at approximately 10pm. Please book early - last year's opera sold out.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Forde Abbey Nursery(3.1mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 23 Jul10:00Cinechard(0.2mi)

via Cinechard

Live Music

Open Mic

It's Open Mic night The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe on Friday - hope to see you there - looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces : )

Fri 24 Jul19:00The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(4.1mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

Community

Sunset Social Club x Somerset Grill

Join us on Sunday 26th July for a long, lazy afternoon in the garden. We'll be firing up the grill with BBQ favourites, seasonal small plates and local lamb cooked asado-style over the flames. Add chilled rosé, cold beers, great company and a laid-back soundtrack from Sunset Social Club, and you've got all the ingredients for the perfect summer Sunday. Come for lunch, stay for the afternoon. Music 2pm – 8pm (No bookings required).

Sun 26 JulCandlelight Inn(4.7mi)

via Candlelight InnCurated

Community

Sunset Social Club x Somerset Grill

Sun 26 Jul15:00Candlelight Inn(4.7mi)

via Candlelight InnCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 28 Jul18:30Cinechard(0.2mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Mediumship Demonstration

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 28 Jul19:45Cinechard(0.2mi)

via Cinechard

Live MusicTheatre

Folksy Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Forde Abbey are delighted to welcome back Folksy Theatre performing A Midsummer Night's Dream on our South Lawn this summer. Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the heart of an enchanted forest, four young lovers flee the constraints of society and stumble into a realm ruled by mischievous fairies, feuding royalty, and a troupe of would-be actors with more enthusiasm than talent. What follows is a wild night of mistaken identities, magical transformations, and love gone deliciously wrong — enjoy Shakespeare’s dazzling verse and Folksy’s twist of live music, audience interaction and frantic multi-rolling! Bring your own picnics and deckchairs and join the fun. Filled with Folksy’s signature live music, audience interaction, and delightful silliness, this adaptation promises to have you laughing and singing along! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!

Tue 28 Jul20:00Forde Abbey Nursery(3.1mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Around £7.00

From Chard to The Cabinet Office

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Wed 29 Jul20:00Cinechard(0.2mi)

via Cinechard

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 30 Jul10:00Cinechard(0.2mi)

via Cinechard

Workshops & Classes

A Millhouse Writers Workshop - So You Think You Can’t Write… Tuesday 30th June 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

A Millhouse Writers Workshop - So You Think You Can’t Write… Tuesday 30th June 10:30 am - 12:00 pm A Millhouse Writers workshop, facilitated by Sarah Jane Taylor Aim This workshop is designed to help those who have never written anything for pleasure, may feel apprehensive about how to start

Thu 30 Jul10:30The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(4.1mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

Backyard Flower Farm x The Cotley Inn x Sandbridge Barton Wines

Community

Around £125

Backyard Flower Farm x The Cotley Inn x Sandbridge Barton Wines

A whimsical garden supper after a floral workshop from local growers. Saturday 1st August | £125 per ticket What participants get: Each guest to get their own flower bowl, snips, flower frog (kenzan), small plastic bucket, chicken wire, tape etc for work and will keep those for themselves to repeat at home if they wish and 3 course supper with wines from Sandbridge Barton. Kate & Patrick from Backyard flowers will run the floral display workshop and talk about how they set up a flower farm in Somerset after moving from London. We will also be joined by the team from Sandbridge Barton (our wine partner) who will talk about English Wine and the Vineyard on the banks of the River Dart. Head Chef Dan Brown has designed a menu to be enjoyed ‘feasting style’ with produce from our kitchen yard and the Cotley estate. The tables will be dressed with the floral displays that everyone makes and food will be served at Golden hour in the garden on the lawn at the Cotley. Roughly 1.5h workshop: 1) live demo of the table flowers along with a talk about sustainability, using garden flowers, colour theory etc etc (15-20min) 2) participants gather their flowers of choice from the flower bar (15 min) 3) participants make their arrangements under help and guidance (30-45min) 4) remove the arrangements, clean and dress table, set up candles, arrange the floral bowl down the centre of the table (15-20min) Menu Starter Whipped ricotta stuffed Courgette flower, tomato gazpacho, elderflower honey...

Sat 1 AugCandlelight Inn(4.7mi)

via Candlelight InnCurated

Community

Careers at the United Synagogue

Explore careers at the United Synagogue, one of the UK’s leading Jewish charities. Roles include rabbinic positions, synagogue, education and central office jobs.

Sun 2 AugChard Synagogue(0.4mi)

via Chard SynagogueLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Our new gathering and service on the 1st Sunday of the month! We gather from 10:30am for morning refreshments and a catch up with friends or meeting new people. From 11am we have an informal service of thanksgiving through word, song and prayer. ALL WELCOME!!

Sun 2 Aug10:30St John's Church(1.9mi)

via St John's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Our cafe style service on the 1st Sunday of the month! We gather from 10:30am for morning refreshments and a catch up with friends or meeting new people. From 11am we have an informal service of thanksgiving through word, song and prayer. ALL WELCOME!!

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Michael & All Angels Church(2mi)

via St Michael & All Angels ChurchLocal gem

Community

Sunday @ St Nick's

On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate together! This service is relaxed and fun. We are accompanied by musicians. Come and join us for a short 35 min service followed by coffee and refreshments. We can’t wait to meet you here!

Sun 2 Aug10:30Church of St Nicholas, Combe St Nicholas(2mi)

via Church of St Nicholas, Combe St NicholasLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Stephen's Church(3.5mi)

via St Stephen's ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chard

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Cinechard0.2 miles away Chard Synagogue0.4 miles away St John's Church1.9 miles away

More about Chard

Somerset, England

Chard is in Somerset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Forefront Community Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chard events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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