Bath Major Festivals and Events 2009
Major festivals and events in Bath and the surrounding area in 2009.
June
Glastonbury Festival: at Pilton, Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world.
24th June - 28th June, Tel: 0844 412 4635
July
Peter Hall Company Season: Theatre Royal
Great theatre productions courtesy of the Peter Hall Company.
25th June - 29th August, Tel: 01225 448844
The Roman Baths by Torchlight: The Roman Baths
Explore the torch-lit Roman Baths.
July - August, Tel: 01225 477785
Bath International Guitar Festival: at various venues
Europe's largest festival of its kind.
24th July - 8th August, Tel: 01225 463362
WOMAD Festival: at Charlton Park
This popular music festival returns to Charlton Park.
24th July - 26th July, Tel: 0845 146 1735
August
The Festival of British Eventing: Gatcombe Park
The festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park.
7th August - 9th August, Tel: 01423 339423
September
Children's Literature Festival: at various venues
Join some of the biggest names in children's books for 10 days of festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets.
18th September - 27th September, Tel: 01225 463362
The Jane Austen Festival: at various venues
A selection of events taking place to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen.
18th September - 27th September, Tel: 01225 463362
National Amateur Gardening Show: at the Bath and West Showground
Spectacular garden displays, a feast of flowers, fruit and vegetables, TV celebrities, top gardening experts, help to make the National Amateur Gardening Show a must visit for everyone.
4th September - 6th September, Tel: 01749 822200
October
Bath Bach Festival: at various venues
The Festival is organised and promoted by the Chantry Singers, one of the leading small choirs in the South West.
Dates are to be confirmed, Tel: 01225 463362
Bath Film Festival: at various venues
The Bath Film Festival is a fortnight celebrating great cinema, with screenings and events taking place at a range of venues across Bath.
29th October - 8th November, Tel: 01225 401149
November
Bath Mozart Festival: at various venues
The Mozartfest celebrates the maestro's music, and that of his contemporaries or those influenced by him, in a glorious nine-day feast of classical music.
13th November - 21st November, Tel: 01225 463662
November - December
Christmas at Claverton: at the American Museum
Christmas at Claverton is a wonderful festive experience for all the family.
21st November - 13th December, Tel: 01225 460503
Bath Christmas Market: Next to the Abbey
A unique shopping experience in the heart of Bath city centre.
26th November - 6th December, Tel: 0844 847 5256
Jane Austen's Regency Christmas: at The Jane Austen Centre
A special Christmas exhibition of how Jane, her family and friends amused and entertained themselves during the festive season.
12th December - 6th January 2010, Tel: 01225 443000
Traditional Family Pantomine: Theatre Royal
A great festive production for all the family.
17th December - 24th January 2010, Tel: 01225 448844
New Year's Eve Celebrations: at various venues
Celebrate the New Year in style at one of Bath's fabulous New Year's Eve events.
31st December
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