February
Bath Literature Festival: at Various Venues
Bath Literature Festival has become a well established ten days of literary events, encompassing writing in all its forms.
23rd Feb - 2nd Mar, Tel: 01225 463362
March
Mid-Somerset Competitive Festival: at Various Venues
A whole range of performing arts are on offer at this festival.
1st - 16th March , Tel: 01225 463362
Nationwide Bath Half Marathon: Throughout Bath
General public entries for next year's Nationwide Bath Half Marathon have now sold out!
Sunday 16th March, Tel: 01225 471282
The Holburne Museum will close to the public on 24th March. It will then re-open briefly from 7th June – 6th July for a free exhibition Painitng Aardman before it closes again for building works to commence late summer. The planned re-opening of the museum to the public is Autumn 2010.
Holburne Museum, issued today, regarding the museum’s planned closure for re-development.
April
Bath Bach Festival Weekend: at Various Venues
Bach Festivals have been taking place at intervals in Bath for 50 years!
18th - 20th April, Tel:
May
Badminton Horse Trials: in Gloucestershire
One of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events.
1st - 4th May, Tel: 08702 423436
Annual Bath Spring Flower Show: at Royal Victoria Park
Held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the beautiful surroundings of Royal Victoria Park.
3rd - 5th May, Tel: 01225 396903
Bath International Music Festival: at Various Venues
One of the most prestigious music festivals in the UK.
21st May - 7th June, Tel: 01225 463362
Bath Fringe Festival: at Various Venues
This festival encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music.
23rd May - 8th June, Tel: 01225 463362
The Royal Bath & West Show: at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet
The agricultural show that will provide all the excitement and variety you ever wanted.
28th - 31st May, Tel: 01749 822200
June
Somerset County Cricket Festival: at Bath Recreation Ground
Early June (TBC), Tel: 0845 337 1875
Glastonbury Festival: at Pilton
One of the most famous festivals in the music calender throughout the world!
27th - 29th June
July
The Roman Baths by Torchlight: at the Roman Baths
Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath.
1st July - 31st Aug, Tel: 01225 477785
Channel 4 Taste of Bath: at Royal Victoria Park
Explore different cuisines, enjoy fine wines, champagnes and speciality beers all in the beautiful setting of Royal Victoria Park.
3rd - 6th July, Tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Forever Friends Concert: at The Recreation Ground
4th - 6th July
WOMAD Festival: at Charlton Park
25th - 27th July
Bath International Guitar Festival: at Various venues
25th July - 8th Aug, Tel: 01225 463362
August
The Roman Baths by Torchlight: at the Roman Baths
Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath.
1st July - 31st Aug, Tel: 01225 477785
Gatcombe Park Horse Trials: at Gatcombe Park
1st - 3rd Aug, Tel: 01423 339423
UK School Games
The third UK School Games will feature some of the most talented youngsters of school age from across the UK.
28th - 31st August, Tel: 0207 278 7208
September
National Amateur Gardening Show: at the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallett
5th - 7th Sept, Tel: 01749 822200
Bath Festival of Children's Literature: at Various Venues
19th - 28th Sept, Tel: 01225 463362
www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk
The Jane Austen Festival: at Venues throughout Bath
19th - 28th Sept, Tel: 01225 443000
October - November
Bath Film Festival: at Various venues
End Oct - Beg Nov (TBC), Tel: 01225 401149
Bath Mozart Festival: at Various Venues
Mid Nov (TBC), Tel: 01225 429750
Jane Austen's Regency Christmas: at The Jane Austen Centre
End Nov (TBC), Tel: 01225 443000
November - December
Christmas at Claverton: at the American Museum
22nd Nov - 14th Dec, Tel: 01225 460503
Bath Christmas Market: Abbey Churchyard and surrounding areas
27th Nov - 7th Dec (TBC), Tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Carols by Candlelight, City of Bath Bach Choir: at The Pump Room
Mid Dec (TBC), Tel: 01225 463362
