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Chapel Arts Centre & Cafe

St James's Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR

Type:Event Venue

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About

Firmly established as Bath’s alternative arts venue, Chapel Arts is an independently funded not-for-profit arts centre presenting an eclectic array of events for the performing and visual arts in the heart of Bath.

With fantastic natural room acoustics, Chapel Arts Centre also has a well-stocked bar in the Auditorium with many local and organic drinks and an excellent choice of good quality wines.

Chapel Arts Café

Chapel also has a welcoming wholly vegetarian Café run by local family business Plant.Eat.Licious, serving a delicious range of vegetarian treats. The café also serves as an exhibition space for local artists, as well as a meeting place for local artisans. 

The café is open from 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on Saturdays. and 9am-5pm on Sundays.

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Facilities

Other

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Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - We also have a licensed bar.

Establishment Features

  • Dogs-Accepted - Guide Dogs
  • Event Venue - Marketed towards 30+
  • Open All Year
  • Toilets

GENERAL

  • Facilities for assistance dogs: Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby. 

Key Features

  • In town/city centre

PARKING

  • Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.

RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR

  • Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.  

Show Facilities

Opening Times

Opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

* Opening times for performances vary. Please check programme or www.chapelarts.org for details.

Events

Thursday, 5th November 2026 - Thursday, 5th November 2026

An Dannsa DubAn Dannsa Dub at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeFormed in 2020, An Dannsa Dub (led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin) have been making waves.
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Friday, 6th November 2026 - Friday, 6th November 2026

This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeAn intimate acoustic Tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell
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Thursday, 12th November 2026 - Thursday, 12th November 2026

Ruth Trimble (solo)Ruth Trimble (solo) at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeNorthern Ireland's singer songwriter Ruth Trimble is doing her first UK tour since 2018 to promote her latest album 'Peace Of Mind'.
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Friday, 13th November 2026 - Friday, 13th November 2026

Flats & SharpsFlats & Sharps at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeFlats & Sharps are back with a powerful new chapter. Relaunching with an expanded line-up, the Cornish bluegrass outfit deliver music that's punchy, precise and impossible to ignore.
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Saturday, 14th November 2026 - Saturday, 14th November 2026

Lucy Kitchen & E.R. ThorpeLucy Kitchen & E.R. Thorpe at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeLucy Kitchen is a British folk singer-songwriter based in Romsey, Hampshire. She makes music spanning Folk, Americana, a little bit of Country, and infused with the feel of 70s singer-songwriters.
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Thursday, 19th November 2026 - Thursday, 19th November 2026

Beans on Toast 'In Your Neck of the Woods'Beans on Toast 'In Your Neck of the Woods' at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeCelebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast heads out on his annual winter tour.
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Friday, 20th November 2026 - Friday, 20th November 2026

New Amen Corner - Bringing on Back The 60'sNew Amen Corner - Bringing on Back The 60's at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeNew Amen Corner with their touring show Bringing On Back The 60's
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Wednesday, 9th December 2026 - Wednesday, 9th December 2026

Winter WonderbandWinter Wonderband at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeWinter Wonderband are a chamber folk quartet with Saul Ros on melodeon & Maclaine Colston on hammered dulcimer joined by Beth Porter on Cello and Jennifer Crook on harp and guitar.
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Thursday, 10th December 2026 - Thursday, 10th December 2026

The Hi-StakesThe Hi-Stakes at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeThe Hi-Stakes was founded in Amsterdam in 2018 by Sam Ghezzi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and bandleader of multiple bands touring internationally.
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Friday, 11th December 2026 - Friday, 11th December 2026

Peter Gill's 'Rockin & Swingin Christmas Evening'Peter Gill's 'Rockin & Swingin Christmas Evening' at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeFor the perfect kick start to the festive period Peter Gill's 'Rockin & Swingin Christmas Evening' with his rock n roll 8 piece band is always the answer.
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Friday, 18th December 2026 - Friday, 18th December 2026

The Foxes Present - 'A Cool Yule!'The Foxes Present - 'A Cool Yule!' at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeHo-HoHo! The Foxes are back for their 15th annual Christmas show!
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Saturday, 23rd January 2027 - Saturday, 23rd January 2027

Ben and Tom WatersBen and Tom Waters at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeBen & Tom Waters bring their electrifying show to theatres across the UK - now performing as an award-winning trio with special guest percussionist James Larter. This is music played the way it should be: live, dangerous, joyful and full of heart.
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Saturday, 30th January 2027 - Saturday, 30th January 2027

Connolly Hayes BandConnolly Hayes Band at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeWith two of the most soulful voices in the business, virtuoso guitar and keys, and a rhythm section that grooves harder than anyone else, Connolly Hayes are building a reputation for unforgettable live performances.
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Thursday, 4th February 2027 - Thursday, 4th February 2027

The WoodgiesThe Woodgies at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeThe Woodgies are Irish sisters Hannah and Meghan Woodger, whose acoustic music blends indie-pop and folk with the innate warmth and intimacy only sibling bands can hope to achieve.
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Saturday, 20th February 2027 - Saturday, 20th February 2027

Derick Clapton & the Dynamos: A Tribute too Eric Clapton Derick Clapton & the Dynamos: A Tribute too Eric Clapton at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeDerick Clapton & The Dynamos bring the music of Eric Clapton to life with a show that captures both the energy and the soul of one of rock's greatest artists.
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Thursday, 25th February 2027 - Thursday, 25th February 2027

Jason McNiff — Songs of Love, Loss and LightJason McNiff - Songs of Love, Loss and Light at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeSinger songwriter Jason McNiff makes a Chapel Arts debut with a new theatre show that brings together the songs of Leonard Cohen with his own deeply lyrical work.
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Wednesday, 3rd March 2027 - Wednesday, 3rd March 2027

Tommy AshbyTommy Ashby at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeProlific Scottish songsmith Tommy Ashby has spent his career refining a natural talent for capturing the innate beauty of everyday moments in a dulcet combination of ethereal sonics and hushed vocals.
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Friday, 12th March 2027 - Friday, 12th March 2027

Kat Abel BandKat Abel Band at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeAlma Twist make music that grooves first and hits the heart second.
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Friday, 9th April 2027 - Friday, 9th April 2027

Jessica Lynn: More Than Music UnpluggedJessica Lynn: More Than Music Unplugged at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeInternationally Acclaimed, American Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her most personal live experience yet to the UK with 'More Than Music - Unplugged ' - an intimate acoustic evening featuring the music, memories, and moments behind the songs.
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Friday, 16th April 2027 - Friday, 16th April 2027

Pop-Up Bowie 2027Pop-Up Bowie 2027 at Chapel Arts Centre & CafePaul Anthony was voted the UK's No.1 David Bowie Tribute Act at the National Tribute Awards 2016. His act has amazed and entertained audiences throughout the nation.
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Thursday, 29th April 2027 - Thursday, 29th April 2027

Rachel CroftRachel Croft at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeRachel Croft heads to Chapel Arts with an intimate solo performance of her original songs and unreleased tracks, as part of her UK and Europe wide tour in 2027.
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Thursday, 6th May 2027 - Thursday, 6th May 2027

Noble Jacks' ReForged Anniversary TourNoble Jacks' ReForged Anniversary Tour at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeRenowned for turning any festival field into a rowdy, dust-kicking party, Noble Jacks are the ultimate purveyors of high-octane Folk-Rock-Americana.
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Thursday, 20th May 2027 - Thursday, 20th May 2027

Martin Simpson - New Album and UK Tour Martin Simpson - New Album and UK Tour at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeOne of England's most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.
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Saturday, 22nd May 2027 - Saturday, 22nd May 2027

Baka Beyond Baka Beyond at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeInspired by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, Baka Beyond doesn't just play their music – they live it.
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Friday, 16th July 2027 - Friday, 16th July 2027

The King's SongbookThe King's Songbook at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeSpanning Elvis's career from his earliest Sun Records recordings through to his iconic Vegas years, this electrifying live show brilliantly captures the energy and emotion that made him a global icon.
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Thursday, 16th September 2027 - Thursday, 16th September 2027

Luck Be Two LadiesLuck Be Two Ladies at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeHold on to your hats as Demi Remick and Tatum Langley, the all-American darlings deliver high kicks and hot licks in Luck Be Two Ladies - a vintage jazz cabaret bursting with tap dancing thrills, burlesque brilliance and vocals smoother than a Tennessee whiskey.
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Friday, 17th September 2027 - Friday, 17th September 2027

Juniper (6 piece band)Juniper (6 Piece Band) at Chapel Arts Centre & CafeFresh from the vibrant Birmingham music scene, Juniper are a six-piece band hailed as pioneers of 'cinematic folk'.
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ 

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Map and Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ
 

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info
  Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ 

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