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Queer Bath is a celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture, heritage, and history, brought to life in collaboration with Bath’s most iconic cultural institutions. 

Historic venues across the city will open their doors to reveal queer histories from archives and collections, offering new trails, tours, talks, workshops, exhibitions and more.

Queer Bath 2026 programme

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz at Komedia, Monday 1 June 2026

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. Tickets

Oliver Messel at Bath Assembly Rooms at BRLSI, Friday 5 June

National Trust curator Dr Emily Roy, explores Messel’s time in Bath within the context of the life and work of this important figure in LGBTQIA+ history. Tickets

Rainbow Family Fun Day at American Museum & Gardens, Sunday 14 June

The American Museum & Gardens welcomes all to enjoy their extensive estate with spectacular views as part of Queer Bath 2026: A Citywide Celebration of LGBTQ+ Arts, Culture & Heritage. Tickets

Girlhood on T at The Bell Inn, Sunday 14 June

Gender is confusing. Aish and Eryn are definitely both a bit confused, even more so when other people are involved! Some people seem to think transition is a journey, but what if there’s no final destination? Tickets

Holburne Up Late - Queer Bath, Friday 26 June

Head to the Holburne, the originating home of Queer Bath, as they close out this year’s festival in style. Tickets

Joelle Taylor: Enter the world of MARYVILLE at Holburne, Friday 26 June 2026

Join Joelle Taylor, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize 2021 and the Polari Prize 2022, in conversation with Manganaro about her books C+NTO and its recent sequel, Maryville. Tickets

Queer Bath Silent Disco at Holburne, Friday 26 June

Calling all Divas, Dancing Queens, and Queer Icons in the making! Get ready to light up the Holburne as we transform the Café and Terrace into a full-blown Silent Disco spectacular. Tickets