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The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city.- 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.
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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Nine wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath.
Dates
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- 12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
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
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- 26 Sept 2025to5 Oct 2025
Address
Topping & Company Booksellers, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NGBath
Topping and Co. is thrilled to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a week of captivating literary events dedicated to the iconic author and her enduring legacy.
Dates
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- 23 June 2025to4 July 2025
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerst, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
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.
Dates
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- 5 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is thrilled to welcome award-winning novelist Colum McCann to chat to them about his hugely anticipated new novel, Twist.
Dates
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- 5 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BXTelephone
+44 (0) 1225805609Bath
Join The Bath Brew House on Friday, 7th March, for an unmissable evening celebrating empowerment, community, and great beer.
Dates
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- 7 Mar 2025to9 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Join bestselling author Grady Hendrix to celebrate his latest book, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.
Dates
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- 27 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Susie Dent, queen of Countdown and expert lexicographer, is coming to Bath Literature Festival to talk about her debut novel, Guilty by Definition.
Dates
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- 24 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
Bath Elim Church, Charlotte Street, Bath, Somerset, A1 2NDTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Join internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton for a very special and EXCLUSIVE event for her new children's book Hidden Treasure.
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2025Open 15:00 - 16:00
Address
St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, Bath, BA1 5LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Booker prize-winning author Ben Okri comes to Bath Literature Festival with his new novel, Madame Sosostris and the Festival for the Broken Hearted.
Dates
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- 17 May 2025Open 18:00 - 19:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Join Neill Cameron and Mr B's to celebrate the publication of Mega Robo Bros: Final Form, the last in the bestselling graphic novel series!
Dates
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- 23 Feb 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's couldn't be more thrilled to welcome award-winning novelist Natasha Brown back to Mr B's, to chat to them about her bold and provocative new novel, Universality.
Dates
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- 11 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's Emporium couldn't be more thrilled to welcome multi-award-winning author, Nnedi Okorafor, all the way from Arizona to chat to us about her spectacular new novel, Death of the Author.
Dates
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- 24 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Bath Abbey, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1LYTelephone
+44 (0) 7568500828Bath
A concert of Ukrainian music and visual art to mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine
Dates
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- 24 Feb 2025Open 18:30 - 21:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 125489070Bath
Harry Baker is a world poetry slam champion and his Bath dates are always his favourite ones from tour so is very excited to be returning with some special guests for some special people (you).
Dates
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- 29 Mar 2025Open 14:00 -
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's Emporium is thrilled to welcome a longstanding Team B favourite, author Tash Aw, to Mr B's to discuss his stunning new novel, The South.
Dates
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- 18 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
The Raven Pub, 7 Queen Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1HETelephone
+44 (0) 7879604985Bath
EMBLAZE Reading is a space for reading, expanding your literary horizons, discussing stories, and maybe making some new friends along the way.
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- 10 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
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- 14 Apr 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
Somerset
The Scottish sensation returns for his brand-new headline show, “Inside The Mind”- a hilarious, comedy hypnosis show fused with mind-blowing mind reading, whilst telling a powerful story with an inspiring message.
Dates
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- 28 Feb 2025Open 18:00 -
Address
St Mark's Rd, Bath, BA2 4PABath
LoveJam are inviting everyone to bring their beautiful selves instruments and open hearts as the community returns to celebrate the New Year.
Dates
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- 2 Mar 2025Open 14:00 - 18:00
Bath
In honour of the 250th anniversary of the iconic writer Jane Austen, Strictly Jane Austen are offering exclusive celebration spanning six days in both Spring and Autumn 2025.
Dates
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- 7 Apr 2025to12 Apr 2025
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- 13 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 489070Bath
Join Robin Ince and friends for a one-off special night of comedy, poetry, music and curiosity at Komedia Bath, raising awareness and vital funds to support local charity Julian House.
Dates
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- 25 Feb 2025Open 18:30 -
Address
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, 37 Gay Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2NTTelephone
+44(0)1225551542Bath
Back by popular demand, Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein and Show of Strength return with The Frankenstein Experience, an award-winning theatrical walking tour and museum entry all for just £24 per person.
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- 8 Apr 2025Open 14:15 - 16:15
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- 8 Apr 2025Open 16:15 - 18:15
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- 27 May 2025Open 16:15 - 18:15
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- 29 May 2025Open 14:15 - 16:15
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- 29 May 2025Open 16:15 - 18:15
Address
22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225489070Bath
Curious Minds is thrilled to welcome Past Present Future podcast host David Runciman and special guest historian Robert Saunders to Bath for a lively discussion that will consider how one man's political career could encompass so many twists and…
Dates
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- 29 Mar 2025Open 11:00 - 12:15
Address
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463362Bath
Reverend Richard Coles talks to the festivals' guest curator, Joe Haddow, about the latest in his Canon Clement Mystery series, A Death on Location.
Dates
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- 25 May 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Meet Ash Bond the author of the electrifying middle-grade novel Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm as she introduces you to the action-packed cosmic world of Peregrine Quinn.
Dates
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- 21 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Roseberry Road Studios, 25-28 Roseberry Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3DXTelephone
+44 (0) 1225931364Bath
Roseberry Road Studios presents an exclusive evening with acclaimed British musician and producer Richard Norris.
Dates
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- 21 Mar 2025Open 18:00 -
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's Emporium is thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist and author Sophy Roberts to Mr B's to chat to us about her incredible new book, A Training School for Elephants.
Dates
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- 28 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B's Emporium couldn't be more excited to welcome Virginia Feito, all the way from Madrid, to chat to them at the shop about her deliciously dark new novel, Victorian Psycho.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
This year's Bath Festival consists of two individual festivals running alongside each other: the Bath Music Festival and Bath Literature Festival.
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2025to25 May 2025
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