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Literary Events in Bath

Discover more about Literary Bath

  1. Literary Bath
    The city of Bath has a strong literary heritage, with authors past and present gathering inspiration from the city.
  2. 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.
  3. Mary's Room at House of Frankenstein

    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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Number of results: 21

  1. Address

    The Roman Baths, Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 477785

    Abbey Church Yard, Bath

    Don't miss this one-of-a-kind night of music, poetry and satire around The Roman Baths.

    Venue

    The Roman Baths, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 20:15 - 21:15
  2. Address

    No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerst, BA1 2LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225428126

    Bath

    Letters, contemporary responses and the only manuscript she wrote in Bath will reveal the highs and lows of Jane Austen's time in Bath, as this exhibition exposes how turbulence and loss cast a long shadow over the time she spent here.

    Venue

    No.1 Royal Crescent, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
  3. Address

    Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)800 298 0588

    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:
    27 Apr 2026to2 May 2026
    From:
    26 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
  4. Address

    14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225331155

    Bath

    Mr B's Emporium is delighted to welcome bestselling novelist, Susan Stokes-Chapman, back to Mr B's for a fun and festive evening in celebration of her latest book, The Twelve Days of Christmas.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  5. Address

    Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT

    Bath

    Join for free storytime sessions every Thursday during term time

    Venue

    Victoria Art Gallery, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2025to18 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 11:00
  6. Address

    Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 448844

    Bath

    Join Jane Tapley for an illustrated talk on Charles Dickens, following his career path from political reporter to novelist supreme. Find out why he was often referred to as 'Jolly Old Christmas' and more about the surprising festive phrase coined by…

    Venue

    Theatre Royal Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
  7. Address

    Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)800 298 0588

    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:
    4 Dec 2025to5 Dec 2025
  8. Address

    No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 428 126

    Bath

    Join Professor Kathryn Sutherland as she explores The Watsons.

    Venue

    No.1 Royal Crescent, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30
  9. Address

    14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225331155

    Bath

    Mr B's Emporium is thrilled to welcome two of Britain's finest science fiction authors, and huge Team B faves, M. R. Carey and Claire North.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  10. Address

    Topping & Company Booksellers, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG

    Bath

    In this keenly awaited new collection, Zadie brings her unique skills as an essayist to bear on a range of subjects that have captured her attention in recent years.

    Venue

    The Jane Austen Centre, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025Open 18:00 - 19:00
  11. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  12. Address

    No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 428 126

    Bath

    Learn to design, carve and print by hand a simple festive image in lino to decorate Christmas cards and gift tags.

    Venue

    No.1 Royal Crescent, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
  13. Address

    Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225489070

    Bath

    Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK!

    Venue

    Komedia Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 12:00 -
  14. Address

    Bath, Somerset

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 463362

    Bath

    This year's Bath Festival consists of two individual festivals running alongside each other: the Bath Music Festival and Bath Literature Festival. 

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to24 May 2026
  15. Address

    14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225331155

    Bath

    The booksellers at Mr B's Emporium are delighted to welcome the return of one of Team B's favourite writers, Cynan Jones, with his new book, Pulse.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
  16. Address

    Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 448844

    Bath

    In autumn 1943, the SAS spearheaded the assault on Fascist Italy, clearing the way for Allied forces to land at Taranto. Simultaneously, a Yugoslav prisoner escaped from Pisticci, Mussolini's brutal internment camp. The SAS were involved in rescuing…

    Venue

    Theatre Royal Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 14:00
  17. Address

    7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NH

    Bath

    The best place by the festive fireside was always reserved for the storyteller. Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide, on our second national tour of ghostly tales of dread.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
  18. Address

    Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 489070

    Bath

    World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood.

    Venue

    Komedia Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 12:30 -
  19. Address

    No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1225 428 126

    Bath

    Join poet Libby Foot for a fun, interactive workshop exploring poetry and inspiring creativity.

    Venue

    No.1 Royal Crescent, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
  20. Address

    Komedia Bath, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225489070

    Bath

    World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker loves Christmas. And he loves Komedia Bath so much he's coming back for his second show here this year.

    Venue

    Komedia Bath, Central Bath

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025Open 18:30 -
  21. Address

    Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, 14-15 John St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1225 331155

    Bath

    Mr B's says: 'We are thrilled to welcome Olga Ravn, one of Denmark's most celebrated authors, to Bath to talk to us about her new novel, The Wax Child, translated by Martin Aitken.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 20:00
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