Events in Bath From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a diverse range of events across Bath this week, reflecting its long-standing tradition of public engagement with culture and creativity. Morning storytimes at Bath Central Library bring families together in quiet spaces near Pulteney Bridge, while sensory play sessions for under-fives happen inside community hubs close to The Circus. These are supported by family networks offering drop-in care during school holidays, a response to local need that has grown since the 2013 reopening of Bath Abbey's heritage centre.

Evenings deliver live music across venues including the Assembly Rooms and a small but well-regarded club space under St John’s Church, home to pop punk acts and improvised theatre like Spontaneous Potter. Comedians such as Leo Middea perform at Roseberry Road Studios, drawing audiences who value sharp wit over spectacle. Late-night dance events feature DJs spinning funk soul in basement spaces near Bath Spa railway station.

For adults, there are themed wine tastings with pairings from local producers held during the annual Somerset Cider Festival week; literary talks on fermented dairy, inspired by Roman-era food practices, are scheduled at The Museum of Bath’s new archive wing. Professor Mary Beard will deliver a lecture titled “Artifacts in Context” inside the historic walls of Bath Pavilion, exploring how ancient materials have been reinterpreted through modern lenses.

The city's quiet strength lies not in grandeur but consistency: coffee mornings for carers meet on weekdays at The Lanes café hub; baby bounce sessions happen weekly beneath Jacob’s Ladder near Beechen Cliff. These moments, unadvertised yet dependable, are part of how people connect daily across the UNESCO-listed streets and footpaths that define Bath's walking culture.

Check the listings below for times and venues.