Calendar of Events
Bath is a city of festivals and the arts. From highbrow to eyebrow-raising, from family fun to
adult comedy, there's something for all tastes.
January
Confected, Borrowed and Blue
Until the 19 Jan 2015: An installation by Paul Scott at the Holburne Museum.
WiggleGiggle at the Egg
16 - 17 January 2015: An energetic mixture of words, rhythms and nifty noises to engage children’s
imaginations and to enchant their eyes
To Kill a Mockingbird at the Theatre
12 - 17 Jan 2015: Direct from a sell-out London season, acclaimed staging of To Kill A Mockingbird tours to
Bath as the new season
Calamity Jane at the Theatre Royal
19 - 24 January 2014: Brand new staging of classic musical Calamity Jane.
Burns' Night at the Pump Room
23 Jan 2015: Traditional Burns' Night celebrations including piper and ceilidh dancing at the Pump Room.
Chris Staines & Wan Ping Coombes create Malaysian Street
27 & 28 January 2015: Authentic Malaysian street food created by Masterchef winner Wan Ping Coombes
and Chris Staines.
February
Horse Trail around Bath
13 April - Feb 2015: Visitors can find horses in art at six different locations around Bath.
Pasta Making Class at Carluccio’s
4 Feb 2015: Join us as we unravel the art of pasta making.
Manpower
6 February 2015: Manpower is the new show celebrating everyday maleness as they reflect on their own
experience of being and knowing men.
Bath Bachfest
19 - 21 Feb 2015: A concentrated festival of great music and fine music-making.
Bath Literature Festival
27 Feb - 8 Mar 2015: 20th Anniversary.
March
Bath in Fashion
22 - 29 March 2015: The chicest date on the fashionista calendar!
Bath Comedy Festival
27 Mar - 6 Apr 2015: Chucklesome fun.
Bath Half Marathon
1 Mar 2015: Run, Bath, run!
April
Season Opening Race Night
17 April 2015: Join us for the start of the 2015 racing season at Bath Racecourse with this fantastic Friday
evening fixture.
Dear Lupin at the Theatre Royal
20 - 25 April 2015: Packed with crisp anecdotes and sharp observations, in Dear Lupin the trials and
tribulations of Charlie Mortimer's youth
The Boy Who Bit Picasso at the Egg
24 - 25 April 2015: This charming stage production features storytelling and music, as children are
introduced to one of the 20th
Events at The American Museum
30 Apr - 5 Dec 2015: Events at the American Museum, including concerts, craft fair, falconry, dance, BBQ
and exhibitions.
The Holburne
30 April 2015: The Holburne Museum will host an evening concert and party welcoming back the Holburne
Ensemble, the young chamber
Introducing Beryl at the Victoria Art Gallery
21 March & 2 May 2015: Actors introduce Beryl Cook’s work.
May
Bank Holiday Family Fun Day at Bath Racecourse
4 May 2015: Enjoy exciting racing suitable for all the family with children's entertainment.
City to Countryside
5 May, 2 June 2015: A 6 mile guided walk of Bath Skyline.
In Conversation with Farrow & Ball
7 May 2015: Join Joa Studholme, International Colour Consultant for Farrow & Ball, for a three course lunch
and presentation.
London Concertante Performs Bach - Violin Concertos By Candlelight
9 May 2015: Tonight, the ensemble performs Bach's magnificent Violin Concertos, alongside music by
Albinoni and Mozart.
Small Worlds at No.1 Royal Crescent
9 May - 8 Nov 2015: Exhibition of Historic Dolls’ Houses from the 18th and 19th Centuries
Bath International Music Festival
15 May - 25 May 2015: World-class concerts and performances.
Party in the City
Central Bath
15 May 2015: The biggest free show in Bath!
Bath Society of Artists at Victoria Art
16 May - 27 June 2015: Our summer exhibition has 300 plus dazzling paintings, drawings, prints and
sculptures, all for sale.
Run or Dye
16 May 2015: The world's most colourful 5km run at Bath Racecorse .
Bath Fringe Festival
22 May - 7 June 2015: Vibrant annual celebration of The Arts.
The Royal Bath & West Show
Shepton Mallet
27- 30 May 2015: A fun day out for the whole family.
June
Real Ales Beer
6 June 2014: Events at Bath Racecourse this Summer.
Super Saturday at Bath
13 June 2015: A thrilling atmosphere, 7 fantastic races and guaranteed fun at the racecourse.
The Importance of Being Earnest at the Theatre
15 - 20 June 2015: Wilde's superb satire on Victorian manners is one of the funniest plays in the English
language.
Regency Costumed Summer
27 Jun 2015: Authentic Regency Ball.
July
Circo Circus
4 July 2015: Roll up, roll up, the circus is in town!
Verdi’s La Traviata performed by The Garden Opera Company
9 July 2015: London based Garden Opera Company are returning to Bath to stage a very special
performance of Verdi’s eloquent
Bath
11 July 2015: Expect to hear traditional samba drumming rhythms, see professional carnival dancers, and
local school performances.
August
Bath Folk Festivall
8 - 16 Aug 2015: Attend a live gig or learn to play an instrument at various workshops.
September
The Jane Austen Festival
11 - 20 Sept 2015: Celebrate everything Jane Austen!
In Conversation with Jane
17 Sept 2015: Moira will seek to recreate Bath as Jane and her Northanger Abbey/Persuasion characters
knew it, through illustrated discussion
October
Bristol to Bath
25 October 2015: Step up the pace and make history as you run city to city in the inaugural Bristol + Bath
Marathon.
November
Bath
13 -21 Nov 2015: Celebrating the maestro’s music, and that of his contemporaries.
Bath Christmas Market
26 Nov - 13 Dec 2015: A truly magical festive experience.
December
Bath Christmas
26 Nov - 13 Dec 2015 (TBC): A truly magical festive experience.
Bath Film
3 - 13 December 2015: A must for film buffs.
New Year's Eve Ball at the Roman Baths and Pump Room
31 Dec 2015: New Year’s Eve Ball at the Roman Baths and Pump Room.