Here’s a list of events that we thought you would find helpful for the coming year:
January
1st Jan – New Year’s Day
Until 6th Jan – School Christmas Holiday
Until 5th Jan – Bath on Ice
Glowing in atmospheric lights, Bath on Ice is the perfect place to practise your skating and show off some moves. With wintery music, a cosy bar, and seasonal drinks, you’ll be transported to a dreamy winter wonderland!
11th Jan – Bath Spa University Undergraduate Open Day
12th Jan – Bath Rugby V Clermont Auvergne at the Rec
6th Jan – 24th Jan – University of Bath Semester One
6th Jan – 7th Feb – Bath Spa University Semester One
TBA – Belly Laughs
Mixing the best of Bath’s food and drink destinations with fantastic live comedy, Belly Laughs is returning for 2025.
14th – 16th Jan – University of Bath Winter Graduation
25th Jan – Bath Spa University Teacher Education Open Day
30th Jan – 16th Feb – ReBalance Bath Festival
Chase away the cold dark days of midwinter with a fantastic collection of feel-good events that bring together opportunities for physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, talks and lots of fun!
29th Jan – 4th Feb – University of Bath Inter-Semester Break
February
2nd Feb – Bath Rugby V Bedford Blues at the Rec
3rd Feb – 4th Apr – University of Bath Semester Two
4th Feb – Bath Spa University Winter Graduation
8th Feb – Bath Rugby V Ampthill at the Rec
10th – 14th Feb – Bath Spa University Inter-semester Break
14th Feb – Valentine’s Day
14th – 24th Feb – School Half Term
17th Feb – 6th Apr – Bath Spa University Semester Two
19th – 22nd Feb – Bath Bach Festival
The Bath Bachfest is a 3-day 5-concert, mini music festival celebrating the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. Held each February in Bath’s stunning period venues, it attracts fine musicians and audiences from across the UK and well beyond.
25th Feb – Bath Spa University Teacher Education Open Day
March
8th Mar – International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
TBA – Curious Minds
Events that will challenge perceptions, illuminate, educate and entertain the most curious minds – from historical lives to behind-the-scenes looks at the monarchy and politics, from Shakespeare to the space race.
14th – 23rd Mar– English Tourism Week
Visit Britain is proud to lead the annual English Tourism Week celebrating diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, and highlighting the quality and value of English tourism.
16th Mar – Bath Half Marathon
As the sun comes up on race day, there is always a real sense of excitement and anticipation in the city. Runners and spectators pour into the city centre to see or take part in the race.
21st – 23rd Mar– The 7 Hills Festival
The passion-project of Noah and the Whale founder Matt Owens, 2025 sees their next Festival takeover numerous venues across the city over the 21st-23rd March weekend.
22nd Mar – Bath Rugby V Gloucester Rugby at the Rec
29th Mar – Bath Rugby V Harlequins at the Rec
30th Mar – Mother’s Day & Daylight Savings Starts
April
3rd – 19th Apr – Bath Comedy Festival
Have a Laugh in Bath as Bath Comedy Festival returns! With hundreds of comedians performing at over a dozen venues across Bath, the Bath Comedy Festival will have you roaring with laughter over three weeks this Spring.
4th – 22nd Apr – School Easter Holiday
7th – 18th Apr – University of Bath Semester Two Vacation
7th – 18th Apr – Bath Spa University Spring Vacation
18th Apr – Good Friday
18th Apr – World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day celebrates protection and promotion of our shared cultural and natural heritage. The day aims to create conversation on conservation and sustainable management of our collective history.
20th Apr – Easter Sunday
21st Apr – Easter Monday Bank Holiday
21st Apr – 30th May – University of Bath Semester Two
22nd Apr – 13th Jun – Bath Spa University Semester Two
22nd Apr – Earth Day
Earth Day aims to educate, inspire and mobilize individuals, communities, and governments to appreciate the environment’s importance and to invest in its protection and restoration. This year’s theme aims to promote investment in sustainable projects and strategies that contribute to a healthier and greener planet.
26th Apr – Bath Rugby V Newcastle Falcons at the Rec
May
5th May – Early May Bank Holiday
TBC – Bath Spring Fayre
Bath Spring Fayre will transform Milsom Street, New Bond Street, and Greens Street into a vibrant celebration of spring.
With a full schedule of entertainment, the Bath Spring Fayre promises a delightful experience for locals and visitors alike.
13th – 15th May – Bath Digital Festival
Celebrating our city with a focus on three internationally impactful themes with foundations in Bath. The Bath Digital Festival has chosen Sport and Life Sciences, Space and Cities as their themes this year. They will be curating events to inspire you and design to generate new conversations.
17th May – Bath Rugby V Leicester Tigers at the Rec
16th – 25th May – The Bath Festival
A festival dedicated to the arts and literature.
23rd May – 2nd Jun – School Half Term
TBA – Bath Fringe Festival
A festival of all the arts, with few rules as to what should be in or out – it’s what people want to do, and what venues in Bath want to put on. It all happens for 2 long weeks & 3 weekends in early summer.
26th May – Spring Bank Holiday
June
1st Jun – 19th Sept – University of Bath Summer Holiday
2nd – 8th Jun – Volunteer’s Week
A week dedicated to volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make.
TBA – Bath Fashion Festival
13th Jun – University of Bath Open Day
14th – 12th Sept– Bath Spa University Summer Holiday
14th Jun – University of Bath Open Day
TBA – Festival of Motoring
15th Jun – Father’s Day
TBA – Bath on the Beach
Home to the biggest beer garden in the city! It’s one of the most chilled out summer venues where you can chill with friends beneath palm trees whilst playing games and sipping on sweet summer cocktails.
July
TBA – Bath Boules
TBA – Bath Carnival
The Bath Carnival transforms the streets of Bath with a large Carnival procession. There are also free combined arts and music festivals and participatory workshops.
14th – 15th Jul– University of Bath Summer Graduation
21st – 24th Jul – Bath Spa University Summer Graduation
22nd Jul – 2nd Sept – School Summer Holiday
August
29th – 31st Aug – Foodies Festival
Join the Foodies Festival at Royal Victoria Park – bringing the UK’s biggest food festival featuring top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music to Bath.
September
13th – 14th Sept – Bath Spa University Moving in Weekend
12th – 21st Sept – Jane Austen Festival
One of the largest and longest-running Jane Austen Festivals in the world. Throughout the 10-day event, visitors enjoy events inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen including guided walks, costumed balls, theatrical performances, talks and much more!
15th – 19th Sept – Bath Spa University Welcome Week
20th – 21st Sept – University of Bath Moving in weekend
22nd – 28th Sept – University of Bath Welcome Week
22nd Sept – 26th Oct – Bath Spa University Semester One
27th Sept – World Tourism Day
26th Sept – 5th Oct – Bath Children’s Literature Festival
The Bath Children’s Literature Festival brings the city to life in celebration of the arts.
29th Sept – 12th Dec – University of Bath Semester One
October
10th Oct – World Mental Health Day
An international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
TBA – Bath Autumn Fayre
The Bath Autumn Fayre will fall into the Heart of the City from Friday 11th until Sunday 13th of October 2024, and transform the charming streets into a celebration of hugs, evenings with warm drinks and even warmer smiles.
TBA – FilmBath Festival
The FilmBath festival screens the best new and upcoming films from around the world with a stimulating and eclectic programme of films, workshops and film events across Bath and beyond.
22nd Oct – 3rd Nov – School Half Term
TBA – Museums Week
Celebrating the unique collections and activities offered throughout museums in Bath.
26th Oct – Daylight Savings Ends
27th Oct – 31st Oct – Bath Spa University Reading Week
TBA – Bathtoberfest
31st Oct – Halloween
November
1st Nov – 19th Dec – Bath Spa University Semester One
3rd – 10th Nov – National Spa Week
National Spa Week celebrates spa services and therapies designed to promote physical and mental health.
5th Nov – Bonfire Night
9th Nov – Remembrance Sunday
TBA – Bath Christmas Market
Meander through the streets of Bath adorned with over 170 chalets and discover some of the best crafters that the South West and beyond has to offer.
TBA – Bath on Ice
Bath on Ice is the perfect place to practise your skating and show off some moves. you can also enjoy glow-in-the-dark decorations at Glow Golf.
TBC – Christmas Lights
29th Nov – Black Friday
30th Nov – Small Business Saturday
December
TBC – Bath Carousel
19th Dec – 5th Jan – School Winter Holiday
13th Dec – 5th Jan – University of Bath Winter Vacation
20th Dec – 11th Jan – Bath Spa University Winter Vacation
24th Dec – Christmas Eve
25th Dec – Christmas Day
26th Dec – Boxing Day
31st Dec – New Year’s Day
