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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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Bath
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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- From:
- 11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026
Address
18-19 Old Bond Street, Bath, BA1 1BPBath
Discover the previously untold stories of 200 incredible women from Bath. You will find 26 suffragists, six artists, four doctors, two pioneering police officers and one big-hearted chicken… plus many more besides.
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- From:
- 9 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
Bath
Bath Children’s Literature Festival returns in 2026 for bookworms of all ages.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Sept 2026to4 Oct 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
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
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is thrilled to welcome author and friend of the shop, Hannah Richell, to Bath for the release of her incredibly moving memoir, An Ocean and a Day.
Dates
- From:
- 17 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Address
No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
Bath Preservation Trust welcomes bestselling author Harriet F Townson for an evening discussing her new crime novel, Murder on the Royal Crescent.
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 19:15
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is delighted to welcome long-term friend of the shop Julian Sayarer back to Bath for The Cycle Diaries, a recreation of Ernesto "Che" Guevara's 1952 journey through Latin America by bicycle.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Address
32 Corn St, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 1UFTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is thrilled to welcome author Sebastian Faulks back to Bath for his new novel, Farewell to Eden.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is delighted to welcome Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling novelist V. L. Bovalino to Bath to talk about her brand new novel, The Thief and the Traitor Bride!
Dates
- From:
- 30 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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!
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2026to13 Sept 2026
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026
Address
St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s is thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Paul Tremblay to Bath to celebrate the publication of his latest novel, Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Prior Park Landscape Garden, The National Trust, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 5AHTelephone
+44 (0)1225 833977Ralph Allen Drive, Bath
Take a turn around the garden to discover a number of quotes from Jane Austen's stories. Can you work out who said it?
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 19:15
Address
16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, Bath and Northeast Somerset, BA1 2HNTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's is thrilled to welcome award-winning writer, illustrator and land justice campaigner, Nick Hayes to Bath for his new book, The Medicine Tree.
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Dates
- From:
- 28 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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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Dates
- From:
- 20 Sept 2026to29 Sept 2026Open 12:30 - 16:00
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
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
Bath Elim Church, Charlotte St, Bath, BA1 2NDTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s Emporium is delighted to welcome award-winning, bestselling Australian author Meg Mason to celebrate the release of her new novel, Sophie, Standing There.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 21:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BANES, BA1 2HNBath
Listen to the work of the Stanza 25 group of poets as they present an enjoyable & challenging afternoon of readings and presentations based on their engagement with traditional and contemporary poetry.
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Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Mr B's bookseller favourite Sophie Irwin returns with another swoonworthy historical romance, this time continuing Georgette Heyer's legacy with an official novel set in her universe: Henrietta.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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
Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, John Street, Bath, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s is delighted to welcome bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink to the shop to celebrate the publication of her new work of non-fiction, The Agatha Christie Cure: What Reading the Queen of Crime Taught Me About Life.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 - 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HNBath
In this talk, Julian Baggini will explain what Coffeeism is and argue that it is a philosophy for everyday life, a religion of the here and now that requires no gods or anything supernatural.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 1 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Address
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 9AFBath
Three Cane Whale with very special guests Boss Morris and Jon Hamp.
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30
Address
St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s is thrilled to welcome bestselling author and global sensation Raven Kennedy to Bath to celebrate the publication of her new novel, The Sweetest Fiend.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Komedia Bath, 22 - 23 Westgate Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1EPTelephone
+44 (0) 1225489070Bath
For twenty years, Robin Ince and Josie Long have been performing and making things together. Now, after two decades of friendship, creativity and comedy, they are coming together for a special tour celebrating curiosity, collaboration and the joy of…
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Dates
- From:
- 8 Nov 2026Open 12:30 - 17:00
Address
St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LYTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s is delighted to welcome acclaimed author Min Jin Lee to Bath to celebrate the publication of her highly anticipated new novel, American Hagwon.
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Bath Elim Church, Charlotte St, Bath, BA1 2NDTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 331155Bath
Mr B’s is delighted to welcome Women’s Prize-shortlisted author Louise Kennedy back to Bath to celebrate the release of her new novel, Stations.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
14-15 John Street, Bath, Bath and North Somerset, BA1 2JLTelephone
+44 (0)1225 331155Bath
Emma Cline, author of the bestselling sensation The Girls, as well as shop favourites Daddy and The Guest, will be joining Mr B's for an event in Bath this September to discuss her brilliant new novel, Switzy.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Sept 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
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