Theatres & Performance Venues in Bath

Housed in beautiful, historic buildings, Bath's award-winning performance venues offer fantastic year-round programmes perfect for an entertaining evening in the city.

Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest and most historic theatres in the country. The Main House hosts a varied programme of top-quality drama, opera, comedy, dance and musicals. Their many regular events include the Summer Season and a traditional family pantomime at Christmas. For cutting-edge performances book tickets to the Ustinov Studio which specialises in eclectic plays in an intimate environment, staging regular UK and world premiere seasons of new and previously little-known works.

Take the whole family to the award-winning egg theatre, a theatre dedicated to children and young people, with an extravaganza of performances every weekend and throughout school holidays, as well as interactive workshops and courses.

If you're looking for a bite to eat before a show, or want to start the evening in style with a delicious meal, read our guide to the best restaurants near the Theatre Royal Bath.

Art Deco-era splendour comes back to life at The Forum, one of Bath’s largest venues, where you can laugh out loud to comedy favourites, lose yourself in live music, or learn something new with live talks and shows.

At the luxurious Tivoli Cinema, settle in on plush seats for live screenings of opera, ballet and theatre from around the globe, with their regular events programme.

Explore the history of theatre in Bath with a visit to Bath’s Original Theatre Royal. The building’s life began as the first Theatre Royal outside of London, and is now home to one of England's oldest provincial Masonic Lodges.

What's On and Theatre Highlights

Theatre Shows in Bath

Bath's award-winning performance venues offer fantastic year-round programmes perfect for an entertaining evening in the city.
Theatre Royal Bath

Bath's historic, beautifully renovated, traditional theatre.
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Live Music & Comedy in Bath

Find out more about live music and comedy in Bath.

The Best Pre-Theatre Dining in Bath
Make the most of your trip to the theatre and dine out in one of our fantastic nearby restaurants in Bath.

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