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 pre-theatre dining options in Bath.

Be dazzled by magic shows at Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre or Sleight Magic Bar, where some of the country's best magicians perform throughout the week. 

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