Bath Comedy Festival 21/3/26 – 19/4/26
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.
Dads travel free on Avon Valley Railway this Father’s Day
Families looking for a memorable Father’s Day outing can take advantage of a special offer at Avon Valley Railway, where dads will travel free on Sunday 21 June. The heritage railway is inviting families to step aboard its traditional steam trains and enjoy a journey...
Queer Bath returns for a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and history in June
Queer Bath is set to return throughout June 2026, bringing a vibrant programme of events celebrating LGBTQ+ arts, culture, heritage and history across the city. Running from 1 to 30 June, the initiative brings together many of Bath’s best-known cultural institutions...
Bath Children’s Literature Festival announces 2026 dates (Sept/Oct)
The dates have been announced for Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2026, with the UK’s largest stand-alone children’s book festival returning this autumn. The festival will run from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October, bringing ten days of stories, creativity...