Festivals in Bath

Bath is fizzing with festivals 12 months of the year. From food to literature, music to film, Bath’s lively festival scene means there is always something new to discover in the city.

There’s lots for culture vultures. With over 120 events spread out over ten days, the multi-arts Bath Festival is the perfect excuse for a longer stay in the city. The line-up features rock, classical and world music from a host of global performers, and for bookworms, there’s an encyclopaedic literature programme of talks and question and answer sessions from top writers.

You can immerse yourself in the world of Bath’s most famous literary resident at the Jane Austen Festival, featuring elegant masked balls, walking tours and talks (many staged in locations straight out of Austen’s stories).

Treat your ears to classical music when international performers descend on the city for Mozartfest and Bachfest, indulge your sense of fun at Bath Comedy Festival, or discover rising cinematic stars at FilmBath Festival.

Bathscape Walking Festival is the perfect excuse to take in more of the city and its gorgeous green surrounds on foot. Over the course of two weeks, there are countless organised ambles you can join. These are guided by knowledgeable experts who’ll introduce you to lovely landscapes, Bath history and local wildlife.

There’s something for everyone to do at Bath Children’s Literature Festival, which brings a host of writers and illustrators to the city for live, interactive events for young people of all ages.

We’ve only scratched the surface here. Use the events search to find your perfect festival and start planning your trip now.