What’s on in Bath

Glastonbury Festival photo

Glastonbury Festival

26 — 30 June 2024

Worthy Farm, near the town of Glastonbury

The largest festival of music in the United Kingdom, and one of the most famous music festivals in the world, Glastonbury sees well over 175,000 people in attendance each year. The…

Glastonbury Festival

26 — 30 June 2024

Worthy Farm, near the town of Glastonbury

The largest festival of music in the United Kingdom, and one of the most famous music festivals in the world, Glastonbury sees well over 175,000 people in attendance each year. The biggest names in music attract weekenders and day visitors to the notoriously muddy fields outside the town of Glastonbury. The festival has a rich heritage and much to see and do aside from the excellent live acts, with arts and crafts, comedy and cabaret. The festivities usually take place over the last weekend in June. Past performers at Glastonbury include a stunning array of famous acts and the line-up is guaranteed to be impressive every year. For more information check out the official website listed below.

Website www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

The Bath Festival photo

The Bath Festival

17 — 26 May 2024

Various

The Bath International Music Festival merged with the Bath Literature Festival in 2017 to form a new arts festival that incorporates a broader range of events: The Bath Festival. S…

The Bath Festival

17 — 26 May 2024

Various

The Bath International Music Festival merged with the Bath Literature Festival in 2017 to form a new arts festival that incorporates a broader range of events: The Bath Festival. Showcasing exciting performances, with art forms including orchestral, classical, jazz, folk and world music, as well as ballet, opera and literary events, The Bath Festival is one of the main highlights on Britain's summer calendar, and one that has gained a truly international reputation. The Bath International Music Festival was established in 1948 and The Bath Festival is now renowned for both its variety and the unusual collaborations it showcases. The programme takes place mainly in city venues and also includes free-to-the-public outdoor events. For full programmes and other details check the official website listed below for details.

Website bathfestivals.org.uk

WOMAD Festival photo

WOMAD Festival

25 — 28 July 2024

Charlton Park

The 'World of Music and Dance' (WOMAD) Festival first began in 1982, and brings together artists from all over the globe. It also hosts participatory workshops, special events for …

WOMAD Festival

25 — 28 July 2024

Charlton Park

The 'World of Music and Dance' (WOMAD) Festival first began in 1982, and brings together artists from all over the globe. It also hosts participatory workshops, special events for children and educational programmes. Since the first WOMAD festival more than 160 festivals have been held in 27 countries, bringing a worldwide audience of over one million people across the globe together in celebration of the art forms of music and dance. The festival is atmospheric and creative, attracting artistic and open-minded people keen to celebrate music of many genres and from many cultures. For details on programmes and tickets check out the official website listed below.

Website www.womad.org