Pick of Diary Events in Bath
Thu 27 Nov-Sun14 Dec 2025. Bath Christmas Market. Wooden chalet type huts located in the streets around the Abbey selling a range of gift ideas for Christmas.
Fri 28 Nov. Holburne. Christmas Gift Fair. 2-8pm. £1 suggested donation for entry. Join us for a festive evening offering a range of thoughtful hand-crafted gifts by our talented community of local artists and makers. Full details: www.holburne.org
Mon 1 Dec. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.16-18 Queen Square. Renaissance series. Gutenberg & the European invention of printing. Dr Kristian Jensen. The first media age? Who was Gutenberg, and what motivated him to start a printing revolution? 7:30-9pm.
Tue 2 Dec. BathTub Orchestra performing at Bath Christmas Market at 6pm. Don’t miss it!
Wed 3 Dec. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.16-18 Queen Square. The true costs of pleasure: visiting Georgian Bath. What were the hidden costs to wider society of visiting Bath in the 18th century? Dr Colin Fisher gives the low down on social life in Georgian Bath. 7:30-9pm.
Thu 4 Dec. Museum of Bath at Work. Talk by Bath Railway Society’s Fred Parkinson on Unusual Overseas Rail Journeys. A tour of rail journeys that starts low within the Arctic Circle, moves south to India and Sri Lanka highlands, then on to remote Namibia, and ends at Lhasa, Tibet on a train that offers oxygen supplies to passengers. 7pm. See www.bathrailwaysociety.co.uk
Thu 4 Dec. Burdall’s Yard. The Apex Singers at Christmas. The Apex Singers are an award-winning vocal ensemble renowned for their innovative a cappella performances. Their latest album, Woven, has received widespread acclaim, earning accolades including Best Folk Album and Best Folk Song at the 2025 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, as well as Best Music Video at the 2025 British Independent Film Festival. This special concert brings the spirit of the season to life with a vibrant programme of carols from around the world and festive favourites all beautifully arranged for unaccompanied voices. 7.30pm.
Thu 4 Dec. Bath Abbey. Christmas Movies by Candlelight. A jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films. This festive celebration boasts a programme of music from timeless films, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Love Actually’, ‘Home Alone’, ‘Elf’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Experience the magic of Santa’s workshop, embark on a train ride to the North Pole, and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm
Fri 5 Dec. Burdall’s Yard. Ghost Stories for Christmas by Edwyrdian Tales. Bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas… A one-man performance, directed and haunted by Matthew Wood. (Not suitable for children under 10 years of age). 7.30pm.
Fri 5 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. Free live music: Dub Souls. Rocksteady, reggae, jazz. Doors 5:30, music 7-9, pizza 6-8:30pm. Bar till late. Non-members welcome. www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk
Fri 5-Sat 6 Dec. American Museum and Gardens, Claverton. Clare Teal’s Festive Fiesta. Join us for a live Christmas concert with jazz favourite Clare Teal at the American Museum & Gardens. Expect swing, sublime ballads and winter warmers by famous Americans such as the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song and celebrated performers, Clare and her band promise a dazzling evening of inspired music and unbridled entertainment that won’t fail to get you in the Christmas mood! 6.30pm.
Sat 6 Dec. Bath City Farm.Winter Fayre. With live music, games, and delicious offerings from the Roots to Work Cafe, come and celebrate the magical winter season at the Farm! We will be joined by several local artisans offering wonderful crafts and gifts, as well as offering the incredible wares made by Craftworks and our volunteer Jammers plus Father Christmas too! 11am-3pm. Bath City Farm, Kelston View, Whiteway. Free event.
Sun 7 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. Film: LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG (THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG). Jacques Demy, France, 1964, 91m, PG, sub-titles. Doors 5:30pm. Film Start 6:30pm. In partnership with the Bath-Aix Twinning Association. The rainy northern port of Cherbourg is transformed into a candy-coloured manifestation of first love in this exhilarating Cannes Palme d’Or-winning treat, which made a star of 19-yr-old Catharine Deneuve and in which every word of dialogue is set to music by Michel Legrand.
Mon 8 Dec. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.16-18 Queen Square. Victor Suchar Christmas Lecture. A C Grayling – Making peace in the culture wars. BRLSI favourite, A C Grayling, returns for this year’s Victor Suchar Christmas Lecture! 7:30-9pm.
Mon 8 Dec. Skint. Bath’s Cheapest Clubnight at Labyrinth 8 North Parade, Bath. Skint is the crowd favourite… drink price exchange, top DJs, free Skint tees, free toasties & crisps and the cheapest drinks in Bath starting from 99p. From 10pm to the early hours.
Tue 9 Dec. Toppings Book Shop. Tiny Tales. Our Picture Book Reading Group. 10am. Claud will read a handful of brilliant new picture books carefully selected. It will last for approximately 45 minutes. Tiny Tales is for children aged 2 to 5 years-old. It’s free of charge, but we would appreciate it if you could sign up as we are limiting the experience to 10 children. Children get some healthy snacks and we will have tea or coffee for the accompanying adult.
Wed 10 Dec. Central Library. Water Utility drop in day. 10am-2pm. Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?
Wed 10 Dec. Widcombe Wayfarers Walking Wednesdays. Join us for a friendly stroll in our local landscape at 10am. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, starting at 10am at the west end of Widcombe Parade. Walks last between 1-2 hours and are medium paced. Come dressed for the weather, with suitable footwear and be prepared for a few climbs. Registration not necessary – just turn up!
Wed 10 Dec. Carols at the Rec. Free, ticketed Christmas carol event at the Bath Recreation Ground. Gates open 6pm. Event from 6.30-7.30pm. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with gates opening at 6:00 PM. Free tickets on Eventbrite.
Hosted by Grace Church Bath and Widcombe Baptist Church in partnership with Bath Rugby and Bath Recreation Ltd.
Thu 11 Dec. Bath Abbey. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance: Carols in the Abbey. The festivities will include carols sung by the celebrated City of Bath Male Choir and the brilliant Chloe Jordan, as well as some festive readings from critical care paramedics and ambassadors. 7.30pm.
Thu 11 Dec. Festive Lino Printing Workshop. Bath Artists’ Studios The Old Malthouse, Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road. 7pm. Join the Bath Artists’ Studios for a fun and festive lino printing workshop. You will learn the basics.
Fri 12 Dec. Chapel Arts. Clyve’s Funky Christmas Show. It wouldn’t be Christmas without Clyve’s Funky Christmas Show would it? So he’s back again for the 12th year – the Bath Blue Eyed Soul guy will take the stage with his band at Chapel Arts Centre He has performed in front of thousands all over the world and has a beautiful voice – and he’s a Bathonian.
Fri 12 Dec. Southgate Sorcerers. Bath City Centre Youth Space 28 Southgate St. Some new groups in the City Centre that have recently started that young people can come along to if they would like. All of these are open to all young people 11-19 (yr7+ and up to 25 if additional needs). Southgate Sorcerers is run with DM Alex where young people will tell their own stories about slaying monsters and moving mountains. 4pm.
Fri 12 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. Free live music: Saspafellas. A relaxed Christmas signalong. Doors 5:30, music 7-9, pizza 6-8:30pm. Bar till late . Non-members welcome. www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk
Fri 12 Dec. St Michael’s Church. City of Bath Brass Band. Christmas concert at 7.30pm. See box below.
Sat 13 Dec. Burdall’s Yard. Splinters With Bells On. An intimate band night with fellow guest musicians all in aid of Jaimie’s Farm charity & supported by Bath Fringe. This experienced and talented Bath based 4 piece, delivers a fresh twist to some well loved and other lesser known tunes…. If you’re a fan of Jack White, Kate Bush, Queens of the Stoneage or Nick Cave, to name but a few, then you’ll love this curious mix tape romp from soulful ballad to indie disco and back again! 7pm.
Sat 13 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. Electric Dreams, the biggest 80s night in the city. 8pm–1am www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk
Sun 14 Dec. The Forum. The Towpath Singers & Swingletree Live in Session at the Electric Bar for an afternoon of rousing folk tunes and sea shanties from 2-4pm. With their rotating crew of canal musicians, The Towpath Singers fill every show with warmth, humour, and harmony. Swingletree, the duo behind the group, add squeeze boxes, whistles, spoons, and plenty of laughter. Free but do give them a tip. All ages are welcome.
Sun 14 Dec. St Mary’s Church Bathwick. Cappella Nova: From Stillness to Song. Cappella Nova’s Christmas concert is a reflective yet joyful journey from the quiet anticipation of Advent to the celebration of Christmas. Blending familiar carols with contemporary choral works, the programme moves from stillness and wonder to the radiant joy of Christ’s birth. A charity concert in aid of Bath City Farm. 4.30pm. Tickets £15, students £8, under-18s free, from www.cappellanova.org.uk
Sun 14 Dec. Christ Church. LGBTQ+ Affirming Carol Service. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 5pm. All welcome. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Tue 16 Dec. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. World Affairs. The Double-Edged Sword: how to win the war on fake news with Sam Douglas-Bate. How technology both helps and hinders the spread of fake news. 7.30-9pm.
Tue 16 Dec. Komedia. Harry Christmas. World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet and a maths graduate. He writes about important stuff like hope, dinosaurs and German falafel-spoons. His latest collection ‘Wonderful’ came out in May 2024 alongside a 40-date sellout UK and Ireland tour of the same name. 7.30pm. Concession tickets are available to: students, emergency services, social workers, NHS staff, charity workers, Blue Badge holders (with free entry for their Personal Assistant), people in receipt of Pension Credit, Universal Credit, income support or Job Seeker’s allowance.
Thu 18 Dec. No.1 Royal Crescent. A Candlelit Christmas – Museum Late Opening from 4:30-8pm. Wander around the candlelit museum and take in our festive experience from a fresh perspective. The house comes to life after dark with our beautiful Christmas decorations and candlelit rooms.
Fri 19 Dec. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.16-18 Queen Square. The Andrews Massey Duo. Songs without Words – flute & guitar duo. An evening of folk music and familiar tunes from a flute & guitar duo. 7:30-9pm.
Fri 19 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. Free live music: Blue Zebras, up-tempo blues, R&B, rock classics. Doors 5:30, music 7-9, pizza 6-8:30pm. Bar till late. Non-members welcome.
Sat 20 Dec. Chapel Arts. The Foxes Present ‘A Cool Yule! The Foxes are back for their 14th annual Christmas show! Bath’s cult crooners swing their sleigh ride into town to kick-off Christmas week as only they can! Transport yourself back to the coolest clubs of Christmases past to enjoy a heady yuletide tonic of uplifting and stylish swing, blues, rock & roll and Christmas favourites, served warm and sweet…
Sun 21 Dec. Christ Church. Family Eucharist and Nativity Play. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 10am. All welcome – especially children and families. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Sun 21 Dec. Bath Abbey. Family Nativity Service. Children are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or star to take part in a fun retelling of the Nativity – with a real live donkey! 3.30pm.
Sun 21 Dec. Christ Church. A Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas with our choir. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 6.30pm. All welcome. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Sun 21 Dec. Komedia. Tracey Collins in Elvis Lesley’s Jingo Bell Bingo Bash. Local charity SWEDA have organised the event, on Sunday 21st December, with the aim of raising funds to continue supporting people across the South West affected by eating disorders and negative body image. Tracey Collins has been called “the queen of character comedy” as Elvis Lesley on a mission to shake, rattle, and roll her way to the bright lights of bingo stardom.
Tue 23 Dec. Bath Abbey. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. A beautiful service based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the Bath Abbey Boys Choir, with the Abbey Lay Clerks. Our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols services require tickets to attend. Due to demand, we run two of each service, one at 5pm and one at 7.15pm. Tickets are limited to 4 per household.
Wed 24 Dec. Christ Church. Christmas Eve Candlelit crib service for the whole family. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 4.30pm. All welcome – especially children and families. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Wed 24 Dec. Christ Church. Midnight Mass. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 11.30pm. All welcome – especially children and families. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Thu 25 Dec. Christ Church. Christmas Day. Julian Rd, BA1 2RH. 10am. Celebrate Christmas with us at our sung Eucharist. More at www.christchurchbath.org
Fri 26 Dec. Live Jazz at Walcot House. 7:30pm-11pm. Enjoy Live Jazz on the last Friday of every month at Bread & Jam, downstairs at Walcot House.
Mon 29 Dec. Pint & A Laugh, The Jesters 17 Alfred St. Your go-to comedy night where fresh faces and seasoned comics test out new material. The jokes might miss, but the beer never does! 7.30pm.
Mon 29 Dec. Electric Comedy Club. The Electric Comedy Club is Komedia Bath’s all new monthly showcase of the finest up-and-coming comedy talent the UK has to offer – the last Monday of every month! 8pm.
Wed 31 Dec. Widcombe Social Club. New Year’s Eve Party. Out with 2025 and in with 2026! Celebrate the New Year with party music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 21st Century: Motown to Disco – Ska to New Wave – Pop to Indie – Funk to Electronica. With a free glass of bubbly on arrival and the usual warm and welcoming atmosphere you’d expect from Widcombe Social Club, it’s going to be memorable night! £18/£16 (WSC Members). Under 18s welcome with an accompanying adult. From 7pm.
Picks of Diary Events outside Bath
Sat 6 Dec. Corsham Christmas Lights Switch On. The High Street becomes a Christmas Market, starting at 3pm, and then, from 5pm, there’s great live music on the stage outside the Town Hall, which is where the crowds gather in time for the Switch On itself at 6pm.
7 Nov-23 Dec. Bristol Christmas Market in Broadmead. Craft and gift stalls and entertainment throughout the trading period will include singers, bands, and DJs. Children will enjoy bubble-blowing fairies, balloon artists and Santa.
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