Bath Comedy Festival 21/3/26 – 19/4/26

Feb 20, 2026 | Events

Bath Comedy Festival presents household names in the world of comedy and promotes the big names of tomorrow while encouraging young hopefuls in the form of the New Act Competition, plus events involving children, women’s comedy and disabled performers.

The festival focuses on creating new audiences and discovering new venues and exciting possibilities for participation and comic imagination in our beautiful World Heritage city.

Their aim is to bring Bath to life with a colourful, vibrant, inclusive and dedicated mix of comedy in all its many guises, including stand-up, street theatre, film, theatre, writing, art, workshops, music and mystery tours.

 
In conversation with the new High Sheriff of Somerset

In conversation with the new High Sheriff of Somerset

Steve Fountain caught up with Peter Dixon, who is the newly appointed High Sheriff of Somerset. But what exactly does the role involve? Find out more and hear the conversation in full on the link below. High Sheriff on air   Peter became High Sheriff of Somerset...