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Entertainment & Nightlife

The choice of night time entertainment in Bath is forever increasing with a mix of pubs, bars and clubs, an exciting theatre and film culture, and vibrant live music and comedy scene. Throughout the year there is also an exciting programme of major festivals and events in Bath.


Theatres
Theatre RoyalTheatres in Bath offer a wide selection of performances to cater for all tastes. The main theatre in Bath is the Theatre Royal offering a year round programme of top quality drama, opera, comedy, dance and frequent Sunday concerts. The Ustinov Theatre offers a more cutting edge programme of performances in Bath. For children, young people and families there is the Egg Theatre.


Cinemas
Spend a relaxing evening at one of the two cinemas in Bath. Our favourite, The Little Theatre Cinema is the only remaining independent cinema in Bath. Alternatively, watch the latest blockbuster movie at the Bath Odeon Cinema on James Street West.


Comedy
If you are looking for something more unusual join Bizarre Bath, a nightly tour of Bath Komediawith a comic twist. Or laugh the night away at Komedia's Krater Comedy Club every Saturday night. Komedia is a new live entertainment venue in Bath offering a mixed programme of cabaret, music and comedy seven days a week. Alternatively, have a chuckle on a Sunday evening at The Porter's Comedy Cavern. Don't forget to make a date in your diary for the Bath Comedy Festival starting on April fool’s day.


Live Music
Bath's exciting live music scene includes regular sessions at many of the pubs and bars, where you will be spoilt with a choice of genres, from electronica to Irish folk. The Porter is an intimate venue with live music four nights a week. Komedia is a new live entertainment vThe Porterenue with one of the largest, most diverse entertainment programmes in the UK. The Chapel Arts Centre is a performing arts venue with a range of events including music, theatre, dance and film. For a more relaxed atmosphere, the Green Park Brasserie and Bar provides four evenings of jazz entertainment every week. You can also listen to the sound of jazz while enjoying a cool beer and fresh food at Gascoyne Place where there's live jazz on Sunday evenings.


Pubs
From traditional pubs serving the best of British ale to contemporary gastro pubs, you are sure to find the perfect place to spend the evening in the city centre or in the surrounding areas of Bath.

» Find out more about Bath pubs.


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Bars
Bath has a wide mix of contemporary, modern and buzzing bars. Splash out on cocktails in OPA or catch up with friends and have a relaxing drink in Gascoyne Place, Hudson Bar or The Cork.


Nightclubs
Party late into the night at one of the many nightclubs in Bath. Dance until the early morning at OPA. Hang out with the student population at Po na na or Second Bridge. Alternatively, experience one of the regular club nights at Komedia.


Alternative Entertainment

Thermae SpaRelax with a spa session at Thermae Bath Spa, open until 10pm every evening (last entry 7:30pm). Explore the Roman Baths by torchlight on a summer's evening, open until 10pm in July and August (last entry 9pm). If you fancy discovering Bath at night join a guided walking tour - choose from Bizarre Bath, a tour with a comic twist, or for a more mystical adventure take the Ghost Walk of Bath.


For further advice and expert suggestions on things to do in Bath call the Bath Tourist Information Centre on:

UK callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257

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