Discover the Bath Garden Theatre Festival: Outdoor Performances Amidst Serene Gardens

Nestled among the lush greenery of Bath’s historic gardens, the Bath Garden Theatre Festival transforms outdoor spaces into vibrant stages where drama, music, and storytelling come alive under open skies.

The festival brings theatre enthusiasts a rare fusion of performance art and natural beauty. Each production is thoughtfully staged in intimate garden settings, offering audiences immersive experiences that blend scenic backdrops with emotionally resonant storytelling. From classical plays to contemporary works, every performance is crafted to engage the senses in an environment that feels both timeless and alive.

Rooted in Bath’s rich cultural heritage, the festival honors the city’s tradition as a hub for artistic innovation. Drawing inspiration from the architectural and sensory splendor of its gardens, the festival celebrates how outdoor venues deepen audience connection. Decades of artistic excellence have turned these green spaces into iconic stages, where history and creativity converge seamlessly.

Attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of theater, live music, and spoken word performances, often with interactive elements that invite audience participation. Scheduled across multiple garden venues, the festival offers walking routes through scenic paths, curated dining experiences, and artistic installations, making it a holistic celebration of culture and nature. Special events include pre-show talks, behind-the-scenes workshops, and guided garden tours.

The Bath Garden Theatre Festival redefines outdoor performance by weaving theatre into the soul of the garden. It’s more than a festival—it’s a sensory journey where art, history, and nature harmonize. Join us this season to witness stories unfold beneath open skies and become part of a timeless tradition.

Held in the beautiful gardens of the Holburne Museum, The Garden Theatre Festival promises three weeks of top-notch performances from our repertory actors company all set against the enchanting open-air stage. Sip a cooling drink under a warm sunset and relax on your rolled-out blanket, under our brand-new covered shelter, at Bath's only open. Starting on 2nd July, this year's festival will once again take place in the stunning gardens of The Holburne Museum, located on Great Pulteney Street in Bath.

The garden will be transformed into a charming outdoor theatre with covered seating, deck chairs, and a fantastic garden bar. You can bring your own blankets, cushions, and camping chairs, or hire a deck chair for the full experience. Starting on 2nd July, this year's festival will once again take place in the stunning gardens of The Holburne Museum, located on Great Pulteney Street in Bath.

The garden will be transformed into a charming outdoor theatre with covered seating, deck chairs, and a fantastic garden bar. *Seating is prioritised for deck chair bookings. The Garden Theatre Festival is Bath's only purpose-built open-air theatre festival, running from the 10th - 21st July 2024.

New for 2024, we're also able to offer covered seating*!Taking place in the magical gardens of the Holburne Museum, expect two weeks of superb performances from nationally renowned companies, in our beautiful, open-air thrust stage space, with something for all of. The Garden Theatre Festival is returning to Bath for its 5th year, and this time it's got an exciting new look! With the addition of extended Covered Seating*, you can relax in comfort, no matter the weather-whether you're seeking shade from the sun or shelter from the rain, GTF 2025 guarantees a British summer of theatre with every seat covered. Held annually at The Holburne Museum Gardens, with all performances produced in-house, the festival is now considered Bath's official summer theatre experience.

The Garden Theatre Festival is back in Bath for its 4th triumphant year. Now with Covered Seating*, whatever the weather, shade from the hot sun or a roof from the rain, GTF 2024 is ready for a British summer of theatre. Bath's Garden Theatre Festival is the city's only purpose-built open-air theatre event.

Held annually at The Holburne Museum Gardens, it began in 2020 as a one-off event during lockdown and grew into the full-fledged festival we know today, officially launching in 2021. The festival is situated in the beautiful gardens of The Holburne Museum which is located on Great Pulteney St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4DB. Image: Garden Theatre Festival Twelfth Night at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens (20 July) Watch this joyous romantic comedy as Shakespeare himself first saw it - in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.

The magnificent grounds of The Bishop's Palace in Wells provide the picturesque backdrop.