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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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Dates
- From:
- 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.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 4 May 2026to30 May 2026
Address
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!
Dates
- From:
- 16 May 2026to24 May 2026
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.
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- 29 June 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.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 17 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30
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.
Dates
- From:
- 3 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.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
Address
The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UFTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
Bestselling fantasy author Shannon Chakraborty joins Mr B's for her epic, new action-packed novel, The Tapestry of Fate.
Dates
- From:
- 2 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
14 James Street West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BXBath
A fun, vibrant and eclectic event of spoken word slam, plus sets from featured artist Eryn McDonald and headliner Edward Tripp!
Dates
- From:
- 3 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 2 June 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4ATBath
Join for free storytime sessions every Thursday during term time
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Dates
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- 22 Jan 2026to23 July 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
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
- From:
- 23 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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.
Dates
- From:
- 10 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
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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Dates
- From:
- 15 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
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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Dates
- From:
- 15 June 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.
Dates
- From:
- 16 July 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 28 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225331155Bath
From instant New York Times bestseller, Nero Award-shortlisted, TikTok Book of the Year-shortlisted, Lex Croucher comes your new dark academia obsession…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 10 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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.
Dates
- From:
- 16 June 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.
Dates
- From:
- 17 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 22 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
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…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 10 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 23 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
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
- From:
- 7 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 8 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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