Literary Events

The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city. When it comes to literary events, Bath's offering is world-class.

For a year-round schedule of author events, head to Topping & Company Booksellers, a vibrantly independent haven for real bibliophiles.

Immerse yourself in the world of Bath’s most famous literary resident at the Jane Austen Festival, ten wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen. Walk alongside 500 costumed Jane Austen fans in the spectacular, opening Grand Regency Costumed Promenade. The highlight of the festival for many, this record-breaking event beings at the Holburne Museum and continues across Pulteney Bridge, past many landmarks in central Bath. Join other Jane Austen fans on guided walks and day trips, sit back and enjoy talks, music recitals and concerts or get hands on at workshops and dance classes.

Bath’s flagship festival, The Bath Festival, is a multi-arts celebration of all things music and literature, and the annual Bath Children's Literature Festival is Europe’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival. It brings a host of writers and illustrators to the city for live, interactive events for young people of all ages in September. Whether your child loves the escapism of story-telling and magic, is hungry for facts, passionate about drawing or simply likes a giggle, you’ll find an event for them.

Catch your favourite story brought to life on stage at Theatre Royal Bath, such as reimaginings of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, Conan-Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles, or a brand new enactment of The Da Vinci Code.

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is an educational charity dedicated to the promotion and advancement of science, literature and art. At their home in Queen Square, they offer an extensive programme of talks, discussions and exhibitions on science, the arts and current affairs, whilst maintaining an extensive collection of books, fossils and artefacts.

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Literary Bath

The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city.
Jane Austen's Bath & Austen 250

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.
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