What's On Bath serves as a stage for a packed calendar of events throughout the year, giving you even more reasons to visit this alluring city. There's lots for culture vultures. With packed programmes spread out over one week, the Bath Literature Festival and Bath Music Festival are the perfect excuse to stay longer stay in the city.
Other events returning to the city in 2025 include the Festival of Nature in June, Bath Carnival in July, the Children's Literature Festival in September, as well as FilmBath and Bath Mozart Festival in October. Further details on all of these events will be announced in due course. New Products, Openings & Refurbishments.
Explore the exhibitions in Bath, there is plenty for you to see at any one of our world famous museums and art galleries. In 2025, Bath celebrates Austen 250 - the 250th anniversary of the famous former resident novelist's birthday - with a packed programme of events, exhibitions, talks, tours, trails, themed hotel packages and the Jane Austen Festival who present 4 themed balls: three in the summer and a special Yuletide birthday ball at Christmas. Discover the vibrant Bath events in 2025! From the Jane Austen Festival to the Bath Comedy Festival, explore exciting Bath events today!
Exhibition Picks in Bath by Harry MottramAmerican Museum, Bath. Claverton. Myths and Memories.
Renaissance Maps. Until 22 June, 2025. A rare collection of Renaissance maps, presented as works of art, spotlighting their incredible artistry, design and range of forms.
A collection reframed by a new curation that invites a range of perspectives, including inspiration from []. The Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition is a long-running, juried showcase bringing together painting, print, sculpture, photography and mixed media from artists working across the UK. Artists submit work via open call; a selection panel curates the final hang for the galleries of Victoria Art Gallery in the centre of Bath.
Well over a century old, the Bath Society of Artists' 120th open exhibition celebrates the work of both established artists and emerging talent. It is a highlight of Bath's cultural calendar, with a fantastic mix of paintings, prints and sculptures in the widest variety of styles. Packed with colour, innovation and delight, this exhibition has something for everyone.
In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth Bath Abbey presents Austens at the Abbey from 5th April to 27th September. There will be a programme of exciting events including a new display, guided tours, family activities, a film. Prize winners announced by 2025 judges Dr Lucy Gundry and Patrizia Ribul, and the Solo Exhibition Opportunity by Katie O'Brien of 44AD artspace.
The 13th Bath Open Art Prize brings you an eclectic selection of works from Artists working across all genres. Live rock music party with " DES Jet Man" and " Corvid. At The Hop Pole pub.