This week's events in South Somerset: September 23-29, 2026

Chard

Quiz Night

A Chard hospital group is organising a quiz night this week.

The League of Friends of Chard and District Hospital is hosting the event at The Guildhall.

It will take place on Friday, September 25, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets priced at £5 are available for groups of four to six people.

They can be purchased from the hospital and The Guildhall or from committee members.

Refreshments and a bar will be available, and there will also be a raffle.

Ilminster

Phil Beer

Phil Beer is set to perform at Ilminster Arts Centre this week.

The concert will take place on Friday, September 25, from 7.30pm to 10pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm.

Mr Beer, known as half of the award-winning duo Show of Hands, boasts a professional career of over 36 years.

His solo performance promises a mix of traditional tunes, renditions of Springsteen or The Hollies, alongside his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries.

This event is poised for an intimate audience, infused with Beer’s distinctive style.

Tickets are priced at £20 for general admission and £10 for students with valid ID.

They can be purchased at thedavidhall.com/events/78/emily-portman-friends.

South Petherton

Emily Portman & Friends

Award-winning singer and songwriter Emily Portman is performing in South Petherton.

For more than 15 years, she has been a significant presence in the British folk scene, both as a solo act and with various notable groups.

Her latest live show will feature tracks from her May release, Dominion of Spells, alongside selections from her extensive catalogue.

Portman's compositions combine modern experiences with classic ballads and folktales.

For this tour, she is supported by guitarist Louis Campbell and cellist Lucy Revis.

The concert will occur at The David Hall on Saturday, September 26, with doors opening at 7.15pm for an 8pm start.

For tickets or more information, visit thedavidhall.com/events/78/emily-portman-friends.

Yeovil

Swan Theatre Comedy Night

The Swan Theatre is set to welcome the launch of its new comedy night on Thursday, September 24.

In association with Genius PR & Events, the theatre will kick off the night with acclaimed headliner Geoff Norcott.

Hosting the evening is Tom Glover, with support from Ben Treloar and Kate Robb.

Supported by Amicus Law's Yeovil office, the event promises a night brimming with humour and entertainment.

Tickets for the comedy night, which starts at 7.30pm, are priced at £15.

They can be purchased at swan-theatre.co.uk/swan-theatre-comedy-night.

The Drifters

Legendary group The Drifters are set to perform in Yeovil this weekend.

Fans will have a chance to hear classic hits such as Saturday Night at the Movies, You're More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, and Kissin’ In The Back Row.

The show will take place at Yeovil's Westlands Entertainment Venue from 7.30pm on Sunday, September 27.

The group, who have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, are touring under the guidance of Tina Treadwell, daughter of the group’s founders, George and Faye Treadwell.

Tickets are available via westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-drifters/10305#details.

Enterprise National League: Yeovil Town vs Worthing

Yeovil Town will face Worthing in the Enterprise National League next week.

Worthing, known as The Rebels, will play at Huish Park for the first time at National League level following their rise through the non-league ranks.

The game will take place at Huish Park on Tuesday, September 29, with tickets available at mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=YTMS_MPV&orgid=52167#.

Established in 1886, Worthing spent much of their history in regional football before becoming one of the fastest-rising clubs in non-league.

Having spent much of the 2010s in the Isthmian League, they reached the National League South in 2022.

They went one step better last season, winning the league by three points.