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Literary Events in Bath

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  1. Literary Bath
    The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city.
  2. Jane Austen's Bath - Austen 250
    Retrace Jane’s steps on your visit to Bath and you will discover the same elegant yet vibrant city which provided inspiration for two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
  3. Mary's Room at House of Frankenstein

    Step into the dark world of the famous gothic author at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, with exhibitions, immersive events and even an escape room!

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  1. Address

    Various Locations, Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 443000

    Bath

    Nine wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath.

    Venue

    The Jane Austen Centre, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
  2. Address

    Various Locations, Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 463362

    Bath

    Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2025 runs from Friday 26 September - Sunday 5 October, staging more than 80 live events in the city for bookworms for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025to5 Oct 2025

    Special Offers

    • Save up to 15% on tickets for Bath Children’s Literature Festival

      The offer: Festival goers will be able to save on tickets when booking multiple events. Discounts apply automatically when you book tickets for three or more events in one transaction. Book three events – save 5%, book five events – save 10%, book eight or more events and save 15%

      How to book: For further details, terms and conditions and to book, visit the Bath Children's Literature Festival website.

      More offers like this - Family Offers

  3. Address

    No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerst, BA1 2LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225428126

    Bath

    Letters, contemporary responses and the only manuscript she wrote in Bath will reveal the highs and lows of Jane Austen's time in Bath, as this exhibition exposes how turbulence and loss cast a long shadow over the time she spent here.

    Venue

    No.1 Royal Crescent, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
  4. Address

    11a York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 430640

    Bath

    In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, the Bath BID has worked in collaboration with the Jane Austen Festival to create a Jane Austen themed character trail through Bath.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2025to22 Sept 2025
  5. Address

    Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 448844

    Bath

    Gill Hornby, author of three novels based on Jane Austen themes and a biography for young readers will be in conversation with Jane Tapley, Special Events Organiser at the theatre as part of the Jane Austen Festival celebrations for the 250th…

    Venue

    Theatre Royal Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025
  6. Address

    The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Welcome, bestselling, Booker Prize longlisted author, Oyinkan Braithwaite, to Bath for her much-anticipated new novel, Cursed Daughters.

    Following the unprecedented success of My Sister, The Serial Killer, Oyinkan Braithwaite returns with a Cursed…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
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    Address

    Starts outside Sally Lunn's, North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 9020235

    Bath

    Discover a remarkable story, hidden for over 200 years – how Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was written in Bath in the winter of 1816/17.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
  8. Address

    7A Anglo Terravce, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NH

    Bath

    Fun + filthy poems from someone who knows what they're doing. If there were any justice he'd be Poet Laureate, or King. After selling out shows across the country with JOY!, Luke Wright is back with a sticky-floored celebration of the ordinary.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
  9. Address

    Komedia Bath, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225489070

    Bath

    World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker loves Christmas. And he loves Komedia Bath so much he's coming back for his second show here this year.

    Venue

    Komedia Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
  10. Address

    Bath Elim Church, Charlotte St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    At Mr B's Emporium, they can't quite believe it…the end of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear is upon us! The Fate of Podkin One-Ear will be with all of us this September, and they are ready to celebrate big time with a huge finale bash!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
  11. Address

    St. Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LY

    Telephone

    + 44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Hekate is a propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Hekate, a child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft, necromancy and crossroads.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  12. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Tom Cox's third novel is a rare gem, centred around the importance of friendship, the power of landscape and the joy of accepting the unusual. Everything Will Swallow You will make you think deeply about the place you occupy in the grand scheme of…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  13. Address

    St. Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    From the author of the phenomenal bestseller, The Shepherd's Life, and the Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year, English Pastoral, comes an unforgettable story of friendship, redemption and a life-changing voyage of discovery on a remote Norwegian…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  14. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    The Mr B's Team are absolutely over the moon to welcome bestselling author and screenwriter, Moira Buffini, to the shop to discuss Torchfire, the sequel to her incredible YA dystopia Songlight!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  15. Address

    St. Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Mr B's couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Mick Herron to Bath for the publication of the much anticipated Clown Town, the ninth book in the critically acclaimed Slough House series.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  16. Address

    The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Mr B's Emporium couldn't be more excited to welcome the award-winning Argentine author and journalist, Mariana Enriquez, to Bath, for her new book, Somebody Is Walking On Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  17. Address

    Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)800 298 0588

    Bath

    2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen and Strictly Jane Austen Tours, known for its inspiring Regency adventures, is marking the occasion with celebrations in the heart of Bath, the city she called home.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
  18. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    The iconic New Yorker and Vittles food writer asks: Why do we eat the way we eat now?

    Being into food – following and making it, queuing for it and discussing it – is no longer a subculture. It's become mass culture.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  19. Address

    St. Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LY

    Telephone

    01225 331155

    Bath

    Welcome, legend of the high street, Mary Portas, to Bath for the release of I Shop, Therefore I Am.

    A no-holds-barred account about her time as the window dresser and creative director for Harvey Nichols, I Shop, Therefore I Am is full of juicy…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  20. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Mr B's says: 'We are thrilled to welcome Olga Ravn, one of Denmark's most celebrated authors, to Bath to talk to us about her new novel, The Wax Child, translated by Martin Aitken.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  21. Address

    7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NH

    Bath

    The best place by the festive fireside was always reserved for the storyteller. Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide, on our second national tour of ghostly tales of dread.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
  22. Address

    The Den Cafe, Unit 1, Sovereign Point, Bath, Somerset, BA23GJ

    Sovereign Point, Bath

    The Den will be bringing their full selection of Digitox activities - from mindful games and tactile crafts to inspiring books, journaling prompts, magazines and conversation starters - all designed to help you unwind and reconnect with real life.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
  23. Address

    Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 463362

    Bath

    This year's Bath Festival consists of two individual festivals running alongside each other: the Bath Music Festival and Bath Literature Festival. 

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to24 May 2026
  24. Address

    Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT

    Bath

    Join for free storytime sessions every Thursday during term time

    Venue

    Victoria Art Gallery, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2025to18 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 11:00
  25. Address

    St. Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    You may well recognise Joey Batey from his role as Jaskier the bard in the hit Netflix TV Show, The Witcher, where he sang Toss a Coin to Your Witcher, becoming an instant viral hit. No stranger to music, Joey also produces with his alt-folk group…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  26. Address

    The Huntsman, 1 Terrace Walk, North Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 482900

    North Parade, Bath

    Step back in time and join the Huntsman Bath for a Jane Austen Regency Afternoon Tea on Sunday, 15 June 2025. Starting at 2pm, this is your chance to experience a touch of true Regency-era elegance in the charming Elder Room.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
  27. Address

    Bath Elim Church, Charlotte St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2ND

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Welcome Countdown's resident word expert, Susie Dent, and bestselling author, activist and performance poet sensation, Len Pennie, for the publication of their new books, on National Poetry Day!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  28. Address

    The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UG

    Bath

    Katherine Rundell is a multi-million-bestselling author whose novels for children have won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Costa Children's Book Award, among many others.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
  29. Address

    Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225489070

    Bath

    Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK!

    Venue

    Komedia Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 12:00 -
  30. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Following her award-winning journey in Around the World in 80 Trains, Monisha Rajesh explores the art of slow travel by sleeper train with her signature wit, warmth and enthusiasm in Moonlight Express, celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
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