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The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city.- 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.
Step into the dark world of the famous gothic author at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, with exhibitions, immersive events and even an escape room!
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The 2026 edition of The Jane Austen Festival will take place from 11 - 20 September and is the largest and longest-running Jane Austen Festival in the world.
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- 11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
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Bath, SomsersetBath
SparkFest is an exciting and dynamic four-week festival by Bath Spa University, promising a fresh look at how early career talent engages with Bath audiences and the region's artistic and business community.
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- 4 May 2026to30 May 2026
Address
Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NHBath
Join Suzi MacGregor for a welcoming, inclusive and fun introduction to songwriting workshop, where you will explore your relationship to your voice through melody, poetry, vocal embodiment exercises and play! Discover some songwriting frameworks…
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- 9 May 2026Open 15:30 - 17:00
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Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4ATBath
Join for free storytime sessions every Thursday during term time
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- 22 Jan 2026to23 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
Bath
The Mr B's Emporium booksellers are delighted to welcome author Tahmima Anam back to Mr B's to celebrate the publication of her new novel, Uprising.
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- 3 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NHBath
The Protected, peformed by Alexis Brooks and company, is a modern parable, exploring maternal love, domestic violence and the failure of institutions that are meant to protect the vulnerable. A collection of powerful performance poetry. Petra Flynn,…
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- 10 May 2026Open 16:30 - 17:30
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St Michael's Church, Broad St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5LJTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Twenty years in the making, a novel about art, life and the complicated beauty of both – from the author of The Circle, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and A Hologram for the King.
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- 29 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBBathwick, Bath
Gather round! There are stories to be told. Stories bright and stories old.
Our travelling storytellers tell tales of mischievous spirits, dancing bears and epic quests with scintillating puppets and enchanting music.
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- 17 May 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
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- 17 May 2026Open 17:00 - 18:00
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14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Author and illustrator Lizzy Stewart joins Mr B's Emporium for her genre-defying new novel, The Wreck.
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- 22 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6AABath
SparkFest presents an explosion of brand-new theatre writing. We have given writers the space to explore their creative ideas and a platform for their voice to be heard. This evening of original works promises to be an exciting and dynamic event as…
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- 27 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Queen Sqaure, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0)1225312084Bath
In a highlight of BRLSIs the Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery programme, Professor John Gray, asks, 'How far is Hobbes's picture of human conflict still valid, and is the remedy he proposed viable today?'
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- 5 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
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14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
The multi-award winning foodwriter Felicity Cloake joins for her debut novel of culinary dreams and unexpected romance (and a dog of course!)
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- 6 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Bath
Mr B's is thrilled to welcome author Deb Olin Unferth all the way from the US to celebrate the publication of her new novel, Earth 7.
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- 16 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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1a Forum Buildings, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463 362Bath
Join Dawn French, Sunday Times bestselling author and the Queen of Comedy, for a special live 'in conversation' evening as she celebrates the upcoming publication of her fifth novel, ENOUGH.
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- 2 June 2026Open 19:30 -
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Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6AABath
IMPRINT#LOVE brings together dance & creative writing in an event where participants are guided into composing 'love manuals' in response to a series of nine improvised movement performances that unravel in front of them.
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- 27 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Bath
A memoir of twentieth century Libya & a son's relationship with his disappeared father.
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- 6 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
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Bath, SomersetTelephone
+44 (0)1225 463362Bath
The Bath Literature Festival, the city’s biggest and oldest celebration of words, ideas, and creativity, returns from 16 - 24 May 2026!
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- 16 May 2026to24 May 2026
Bath
Mr B's couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Willy Vlautin, one of their team's most beloved writers (and musicians!), for the very first time as they celebrate the publication of his new novel, The Left and the Lucky.
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- 16 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
At Mr B's Emporium, they are delighted to welcome acclaimed novelist and nature writer, Melissa Harrison, for her stunning new novel, The Given World.
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- 13 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Christ Church Bath, Julian Rd, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2RHTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
At Mr Bs Emporium they are absolutely thrilled to welcome beloved actor Colin Morgan, for a special event as we celebrate publication of his debut novel.
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- 17 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
From the bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Warm Hands of Ghosts comes a sweeping new historical epic, The Unicorn Hunters.
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- 15 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood.
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- 16 May 2026Open 12:30 -
Bath
Mr B's Emporium is delighted to welcome Tayari Jones, author of the Women's Prize-winning novel and Team B fave, An American Marriage, as she joins them for her magnificent and highly anticipated new novel, Kin.
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- 28 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Oldfield Park Theatre Work Shop - Studio 111, Bath Spa University, Westmoreland Station Rd, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3HQBath
Bath's Creative Playground is a workshop for anyone curious about exploring physicality, storytelling, improvisation and collaboration, inviting you to connect with playful explorations and the artistic community.
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- 17 May 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Bath
Enjoy the grace and charm of the Regency era with a day of dance, discussion and Yuletide merriment at the sumptuous Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel.
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- 26 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
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The Forum, Bath, BA1 1UGBath
Bath Literature Festival is delighted to welcome the bestselling author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell to celebrate the release of her new novel, Land.
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- 1 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
An event celebrating their latest releases – In Her Own League, Mistakes Were Made, and Rules for the Summer – Liz, Lucy, and Meghan will be on stage in conversation with an interviewer for an hour and thirty minutes, and then they'll open up to the…
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- 9 June 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NHBath
Sharpen Your Clause is a scratch night sharing new writing for feedback. It is a variety night with everything from poetry to plays and novels.
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- 10 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Bath
It's been 17 years since Kathryn Stockett's The Help was published, selling 15 million copies worldwide, and adapted into a highly acclaimed film starring Emma Stone, Viola Davies, Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain.
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- 8 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
From instant New York Times bestseller, Nero Award-shortlisted, TikTok Book of the Year-shortlisted, Lex Croucher comes your new dark academia obsession…
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- 10 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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