About

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.

A four-week celebration of the artistic creative work of students, alumni, staff and our collaborators at Bath Spa School of Music and Performing Arts, SparkFest is dedicated to providing a platform for emerging artists and students to express themselves and engage with a supportive audience.

What is SparkFest?

SparkFest is a performing arts festival filled with theatre, dance and music performances, celebrating the creative work of students, alumni, partners and collaborators at Bath Spa School of Music and Performing Arts.

With 100+ events across 4 weeks, SparkFest empowers emerging creatives and creates opportunities for local communities, bringing together early career talent, Bath audiences and the region's artistic and business community.

About SparkFest – Bath Spa Productions

SparkFest is programmed and produced by Bath Spa Productions — Bath School of Music and Performing Arts' production house.

Bath Spa Productions produces and supports a range of projects, events and initiatives that:

• Profile the creativity and talent of students and staff on all courses in the School
• Facilitate the application of new skills and knowledge in an industry context
• Explore Knowledge Transfer partnerships with industry and research professionals
• Engage with arts and business organisations

SparkFest is the largest project in Bath Spa Productions' season of work and is held annually across the months of May and June.

Where Does SparkFest Take Place?

SparkFest occupies a range of locations across the cultural and heritage city of Bath, as well as offering a platform for digital performance work, making it accessible to audiences both in person and online.

Who is SparkFest For?

SparkFest is for everyone. Whether you're a student, arts professional, local resident or simply a lover of live performance, SparkFest welcomes all. The festival is dedicated to:

• Emerging artists and students seeking a platform to express themselves
• Local communities looking to engage with accessible, high-quality performing arts
• Industry and business professionals interested in Knowledge Transfer and creative collaboration
• Bath audiences wanting to discover the next generation of creative talent

Stay up to date with the latest SparkFest news, events and announcements:

• Instagram: @sparkfest_bath
• Facebook: SparkFestBath