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January

January Party
Roman Baths & Pump Room
Extend the festive season into the New Year and join in the January Party Night!

Please call 01225 444477 or email bath.christmas@searcys.co.uk ... More

February

Shakespeare Unplugged Festival
Theatre Royal
Late Feb - Early March
An annual festival where the work of the Bard is celebrated in a wide range of performances at the Ustinov Studio and the egg theatre ... More

March

Bath Comedy Festival

Late March / Early April

An annual event, Bath Comedy Festival boasts a fantastic line-up, with more shows and more performers taking part every year, in a variety of venues ... More

Bath Half Marathon

Early March
The Bath Half Marathon - or 'Bath Half' is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. ... More

Bath Literature Festival

Early March
This annual week long festival takes place in historic buildings throughout the city. It features some of the most intelligent, creative, and cutting edge thinkers ... More

Mid-Somerset Festival
Various locations
A simple objective - to encourage performance at its most enjoyable level. A whole range of performing arts are on offer at this two week ... More

Quilting Bee
American Museum in Britain
Every Tuesday, 12noon - 4pm
Quilting groups from all over the region demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in our Textiles Room. ... More

Shakespeare Unplugged Festival
Theatre Royal
Late Feb - Early March
An annual festival where the work of the Bard is celebrated in a wide range of performances at the Ustinov Studio and the egg theatre ... More

April

Bath Comedy Festival

Late March / Early April

An annual event, Bath Comedy Festival boasts a fantastic line-up, with more shows and more performers taking part every year, in a variety of venues ... More

Easter Candlelit Concert
Bath Assembly Rooms
Early April
An atmospheric concert held at the Bath Assembly Rooms. For more info contact the NT on 01225 477173. ... More

Kids Stuff
American Museum in Britain
Thursday 9, 1-4pm - Folk Art Figures.

Saturday 11 – Monday 13, 12noon-5pm. Bunny Trail. Follow the trail to find the secret password and win ... More

Quilting Bee
American Museum in Britain
Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28. 12noon-4pm. ... More

May

Bath Coffee Festival
Recreation Ground
A 2 day event with exhibitors to explore, Music Tent, Demo Theatre, Coffee Academy and more. ... More

Bath Fringe Festival
Various venues
Late May - Mid June
Bath Fringe is a 17-Day festival of all the artforms in the City of Bath. The Bath Fringe maintains its independence, both of spirit and ... More

Bath International Music Festival

Late May to early June
The Bath International Music Festival celebrates all that’s best in music. The Festival takes place annually over 12 days in late May/early June, and showcases ... More

Bath International Music Festival, Opening Night Celebrations
Royal Victoria Park
Mid - late May
The first Friday of the Festival hosts Party in the City, a mammoth night of free music in concert venues, parks, shops, restaurants and bars ... More

Bath Spring Flower Show
Royal Victoria Park
May Bank Holiday
A wonderful event for everyone who enjoys gardening and outdoor life - with stunning exhibitions, interesting lectures, competitions and entertainment for all to enjoy. ... More

Quilting Bee
American Museum in Britain
Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26. 12noon-4pm. ... More

June

Harley Davidson Rally
American Museum in Britain
Hear the roar of those mighty engines and it can only mean one thing – a spectacular display of the quintessential American motorcycle, organized by ... More

Mini-Music Festival
American Museum in Britain
Saturday 27, all day. A celebration of traditional American music including workshops, performances and demonstrations – see website for full details. ... More

Motorcycle Rally
American Museum in Britain
Sunday 21, 2pm. Members of the Oxford and Cheltenham Harley Davidson Clubs will be displaying their bikes and giving an informal talk on the history ... More

Quilting Bee
American Museum in Britain
Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 12noon-4pm. ... More

Somerset County Cricket Festival
The Recreation Ground
The Recreation Ground is a wonderful setting for a Cricket Festival. The charm and elegance of this festival ground with its views of the Roman ... More

July

4th of July Celebrations
American Museum in Britain
4th July
12noon-5pm. The Crown Forces Drill Display, an 18th Century gentleman, family games and activities, topped off with a classic rock ‘n roll band (who ... More

Bath International Guitar Festival

Late July - Mid August
This festival has been growing steadily over more that 10 years and is now a major music event that embraces the guitar’s influences in all ... More

The Roman Baths by Torchlight
The Roman Baths
Throughout July
Guided Walk exploring the wondrous torch-lit Roman Baths.
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 477785
Email: romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk ... More

August

British Transplant Games Bath

Various venues around Bath including royal Victoria Park and the Bath University Sports Village.

This is a national sporting event for organ recipients and entry ... More

The Roman Baths by Torchlight

Throughout August
Guided Walk exploring the wondrous torch-lit Roman Baths.
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 477785
Email: romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk ... More

September

Bath Festival of Children's Literature

Black Swan Festival
Bath Racecourse

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for ... More

Jane Austen Festival
Various venues
Late September
Throughout Bath many events are organised to celebrate the life and works of Jane Austen.

Email: jafestivalbath@gmail.com ... More

November

Advent Procession by Candlelight
Bath Abbey
Late Nov / Early Dec
One of the most popular services of the Abbey’s year. A magical candlelit service with music and readings to mark the beginning of Advent.

Entrance is ... More

Bath Christmas Market

End Nov - Early Dec
In the heart of Bath's main shopping district, 129 traditional wooden chalets adorn the streets; each one offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and ... More

Bath Film Festival

Late November
Bath Film Festival is one of the most successful film festivals in the South West.
Each November we screen an eclectic mix of specialist films, features, documentaries, ... More

Bath Mozartfest

Early - Mid November
An annual celebration of great music and great music-making with concerts in beautiful venues around Bath, and the music of Mozart playing a central role.

Box ... More

December

An American Christmas
The American Museum
Early December
Enjoy the Museum’s Christmas decorations after hours at this special late opening. Pop into the café for seasonal refreshments and then immerse yourselves in the ... More

Carol Services
Bath Abbey
There are Carols for Shoppers every Saturday leading up to Christmas, and Family Carol Services on the Sunday before Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Tel: +44 (0) ... More

Carols by Candlelight
The Pump Room
Mid December
A magical evening of traditional and contemporary carols with City of Bath Bach Coir, who will be performing in the Pump Rooms.

Featuring the City of ... More

Christmas Concert - Bath Abbey Choirs
Bath Abbey
Mid December
Featuring the Abbey's Choirs of Girls and Men, plus organ and harp, and the traditional candlelit performance of Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' by ... More

Handel 'Messiah'
Bath Abbey
Early December
The Bath Choral Society’s renowned concerts of Messiah in December are always performed to exceptional critical acclaim.
The performances of the nation’s favourite choral ... More

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