Bath Festivals
Bath Festivals is a charity that brings people and communities together through the power of music and books. Bath Literature Festival and Bath Music Festival take place each summer in the heart of Bath, and Bath Children’s Literature Festival takes place in autumn, filling the city with creativity and celebration.
Bath Children's Literature Festival
The Bath Children's Literature Festival is Europe's largest dedicated children's literature festival. The Schools Programme brings curated sessions for more than 4,000 students from over 50 schools around the region, with authors like Frank Cottrell‑Boyce leading sessions.
Bath Children's Literature Festival Events at The Forum
Explore what's on and upcoming for Bath Kids Lit Fest at The Forum:
Bath Literature Festival
The Bath Literature Festival is an unmissable literary event celebrating creativity and the written word. As one of the city's biggest and oldest literary events, it has become a key fixture in the cultural calendar.
Bath Literature Festival Events at The Forum
The Bath Literature Festival will return in 2026; events to be announced.
Bath Music Festival
Bath Music Festival brings a world-class classical and choral music programme to historic venues across Bath.
Bath Music Festival Events at The Forum
The Bath Music Festival will return in 2026; events to be announced.
Bath Festivals 2025
Bath Literature Festival: Sat 17 May - Sun 25 May 2025
Bath Music Festival: Sat 17 May - Sun 25 May 2025
Bath Children's Literature Festival: Fri 26 Sep - Sun 5 Oct 2025