About

Bath Festivals is delighted to present Bath International Music Festival 2026, with a stellar programme of internationally renowned artists.

The festival will run from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June. 

2026 highlights

Music highlights include The Gesualdo Six’s immersive performances in Bath Abbey, three of the world’s finest pianists, Richard Goode, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Steven Osborne, clarinettist and composer Mark Simpson and the specially formed Bath Festival Tango Ensemble at Komedia. Plus, jazz makes a welcome return with a late evening concert at The Pump Room with Ronnie Scott’s James Pearson and friends.

• Sat 30 May - Richard Goode plays Beethoven

• Sun 31 May - Bach Concertos with the Royal Northern Sinfonia

• Mon 1 June - Secret Byrd

• Tue 2 June - Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Ravel's Complete Piano Music

• Thu 4 June - Steven Osborne plays Schubert

Tickets and booking information

Tickets are now available from Bath Box Office. Join for more festival events and save when you book multiple events. *T&Cs apply

Bronze offer: Buy tickets for three or more events for a 5% discount on all your tickets.
Silver offer: Buy tickets for five or more events for a 10% discount on all your tickets.
Gold offer: Buy tickets for eight or more events for a 15% discount on all your tickets.

FAQs

When is Bath International Music Festival?

The 2026 edition of the Bath International Music Festival takes place from Saturday 30 May until Sunday 7 June 2026.

Is this festival separate to The Bath Festival?

The Bath International Music Festival has gone through several incarnations since 1948, before being incorporated into The Bath Festival in 2016. The Bath Festival was a multi-arts festival from 2017 - 2025. This spring will instead have two individual festivals running alongside each other: the Bath Literature Festival and Bath International Music Festival.

Where is Bath International Music Festival?

The festival is hosted across a multitude of venues in the city. Check the venue when booking your ticket for individual travel directions and accessibility information.

Is the festival accessible?

Bath Literature Festival welcomes all visitors with disabilities. Customers with accessibility requirements are now able to book Wheelchair and Essential Companion* tickets online via Bath Box Office.

Is there a student discount on tickets?

Concession prices are available; check availability when booking.

How can I book tickets?

Bookings can be made online on the Bath Box Office website, by phone (01225 463362), by post and in person (Bath Box Office, The Forum, Bath BA1 1UG).

When will I receive tickets after booking?

E-tickets are encouraged and can be displayed on a mobile phone or printed. Alternatively, tickets can be posted for £2.