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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
Address
Starting point: Royal Crescent Lawn, Bath, BA1 2LXTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 443000Bath
14 Sept 2013: Why not join the 600 people dressed in Regency Costume for this world famous spectacular official opening to the Festival.
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
Bath
Bath Children’s Literature Festival returns in 2026 for bookworms of all ages.
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- 25 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026
Special Offers
Address
Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2PHBath
Immerse yourself in wooing, weeping and wagers as you wander around historic Bath, and watch this joyful story come to life around you!
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- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026
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- 19 Sept 2026
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HNBath
If you think Sylvia Plath wrote little more than The Bell Jar, an upcoming talk at BRLSI is for you.
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Dates
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- 29 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Address
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
Address
Roseberry Road Studios, 25-28 Roseberry Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3DXBath
A special evening with Simon Reynolds, acclaimed music journalist and author of Retromania, Energy Flash, and Rip It Up & Start Again.
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- 16 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
Komedia are absolutely thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, author and singer-songwriter, Eric Idle, back to Bath for his new memoir, Idle In Provence: A Brief History of Thyme.
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Dates
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- 23 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
Address
The Hollies, High St, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2DPTelephone
+44 (0)1225 394041Midsomer Norton
Louise writes mystery, suspense and contemporary Gothic novels. Her latest book, 'The Emerald Shawl' is a sweeping historical novel of love, murder and secrets.
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- 19 June 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Address
14-15 John St, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA12JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
Mr B's can't wait to hear all about Laura's latest: a cosy small-town romance about an accidental Vegas marriage, two people forced to fake a relationship, and a town determined to play matchmaker.
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 489070Bath
After bringing his sellout tour show to the Komedia earlier in the year he is back for a very special live edition of his beloved podcast, Something Borrowed!
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Dates
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
Address
14-15 John St, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA12JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
From the Orwell Prize-winning author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned (a huge Team B favourite) comes a powerful account of human resilience, capturing our capacity for love and connection against all odds.
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- 10 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 312084Bath
Set in 1867 England but written with twentieth-century foresight, John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman (1969) is a postmodern masterpiece that reinvents and deconstructs the Victorian novel.
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Dates
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- 17 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
Address
N Parade Rd, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4EUBath
The Bath Book Fair is back, co-hosted with the PBFA and held at the beautiful Bath Pavilion.
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- From:
- 1 July 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
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
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
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
Comedian, actor, author and singer-songwriter Eric Idle returns to Bath to discuss his new memoir, Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme.
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Dates
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- 23 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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.
Dates
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- 16 July 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
Address
The Bell Inn (Back Bar), 103 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5BWBath
Queer poetry takes to the stage; grip the open mic or be captivated by the performances
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- 16 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
14-15 John St, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA12JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
Joanna Miller will be in conversation with Joanna Nadin, author of numerous books for adults and children. Her most recent works include The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings, Birdy Arbuthnot's Year of 'Yes', and After Darcy.
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- 25 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
In Key Dates in Georgian History, Nicholas Travers explores some of the most fascinating moments of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, from royal scandals and dramatic political crises to curious anecdotes and lesser-known events that…
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Dates
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- 27 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 19:15
Address
14-15 John St, Bath, Bath, Somerset, BA12JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
Pulitzer Prize-winner Andrew Sean Greer joins Mr B's Emporium for the release of Villa Coco, tale of life-enhancing friendship set amidst the Tuscan hills.
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- 22 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
8 Alfred Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2QUBath
Discussing with DIVA magazine, what queer journalism makes possible & why it still matters
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- 22 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBBathwick, Bath
T. S. Eliot and Polari Prize-winning poet Joelle Taylor joins Manganaro for an intimate in-conversation event
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Dates
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- 26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
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.
Dates
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- 29 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225489070Bath
How To Be Hopeful is the diary of how one person started to do hopeful. To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts.
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- 20 Sept 2026to29 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 16:00
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