June
Iford Arts Festival, An exciting and varied season of opera, concerts and picnic proms. The award-winning garden and its intimate and unique performance spaces combine to create a magical experience.
8 June – 10 August, Iford Manor, tel: 01225 448844
Bike Bath 2013, Bike Bath 2013 is a unique opportunity for anyone to train for and complete a cycle ride in and around the beautiful city of Bath.
22-23 June, tel: 0844 879 3750
Love Bath City Festival
An annual festival for everyone in Bath and visitors to the city. There is free food and drink for everyone, as well as bouncy castles, puppet shows, sideshows and children’s games.
23 June, Parade Gardens, tel: 01225 421581
July
The Roman Baths by Torchlight, Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath.
1 July – 31 August, Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785
The Bath Motor Pageant, Displays of vintage, post vintage, historic and classic cars and motorcycles, together with other diverse and interesting exhibitions, demonstrations and displays.
6-7 July, Walcot Rugby Ground, tel: 01225 463362
Bath Guitar Festival, Europe’s number one guitar festival returns for its NEXT extravaganza.
19-29 July, various venues, tel: 01225 463362
August
Bath Folk Festival, Attend a live gig or learn to play an instrument at various workshops.
12-18 August, various venues.
Special Olympics GB National Games in Bath, Our National Summer Games will be the largest multi-sport disability event of 2013 and will be held in Bath for the first time ever.
28 August – 1 September, University of Bath, tel: 020 7247 8891
Ladies Day Sponsored by McArthurGlen’s Swindon Designer Outlet, The pinnacle of Bath’s annual calendar. Dress to impress: a day for posh frocks & hats.
31 August, Bath Racecourse, tel: 01225 424609
September
Jane Austen Festival, A selection of events will take place to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen.
13-21 September, various venues, tel: 01225 443000
Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, Festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets.
27 September – 6 October, various venues, tel: 01225 463362
October
Great Bath Feast, The city of Bath will be going all foodie this autumn with ‘The Great Bath Feast.’
1-31 October, various venues, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
November
Bath Mozartfest, The Mozartfest celebrates the maestro’s music, and that of his contemporaries.
8-16 November, various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Bath Film Festival, A celebration of great cinema, with screenings and events across Bath.
28 November – 8 December, various venues, tel: 01225 401149
Bath Christmas Market, A unique shopping experience in the heart of Bath city centre.
28 November – 15 December, Abbey Churchyard, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
Christmas at the American Museum, Get into the spirit of Christmas at the American Museum and enjoy visiting the house at this special time of year.
28 November – 22 December, American Museum, tel: 01225 469160
December
Carols by Candlelight, The City of Bath Bach Choir returns for its annual carol concert at the Pump Room, Bath.
18-20 December, Pump Room, tel: 01225 463362
