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Live Music Gig Venues In Ilminster

Ilminster in Somerset has pubs as the focus of its live music scene but it also has the Meeting House as a venue mostly for classical, folk and jazz music as well as Dillington House just a couple of miles away.

At last Ilminster has regular gigs in happening in the Royal Oak and the Crown Inn. Chard just 5 miles away perhaps has a little more music but

The Warehouse Theatre on Brewery Lane also acts as a performance venue for classical musicians from time to time.


THE CROWN INN (01460 52782) on the West Street has occasional live music and karaoke. Expect local tribute acts and cover bands when the music is on.

Crown Inn, Ilminster

THE DOLPHIN (01460 57904) is on Silver Street next to the church. Like the Crown Inn it has occasional music although nothing regular as far as we know.

Dolphin Inn, Ilminster

THE ROYAL OAK (01460 53366) is on The Cross, Ditton Street. It has regular live music and karaoke nights each month. They seem to have a wide variety of acts each month so give them a try.
Royal Oak in Ilminster

THE MEETING HOUSE (01460 57783) is a converted Unitarian church on East Street and hosts regular recitals from classical, jazz and folk performers as well as arts based workshops by day and night. They have a cafe and host regular art exhibitions.

Meeting House, Ilminster


Live Music Venues in Villages Near Ilminster

Within a few miles of Ilminster there are several very nice villages some of which have pubs or village halls that are live music venues. If you would like your venue listed then please get in touch.

THE SQUARE & COMPASS (01823 480467) at Windmill Hill, Ashill, to the west of Ilminster, has become a venue of note with the Barn being the actual performance area. Top rock and blues bands as well as some great tribute acts play at the Barn.

Square & Compass, Windmill Hill, Ashill

DILLINGTON HOUSE (01963 440218) Dillington House is Somerset County Council’s residential centre for professional development, adult education and the arts. Regular classical music recitals happen throughout the year. These take place in the Mews Theatre which seats up to 160. Dillington House, Nr Ilminster

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