A family freindly vibrant celebration of queer music amidst the beautiful setting of the Holburne’s lush garden. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience in this spectacular Silent Disco. Come down througout the day with the family and have a bop in the Gardens of the Holburne Sessions will be 30 minutes between 11am and 5pm...
Join us for a vibrant celebration of queer music amidst the beautiful setting of the Holburne’s lush garden. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience in this spectacular Silent Disco where audiences will don their headphones and dance the night away to a curated DJ set celebrating queer music icons throughout the ages. Expect David Bowie,...
Wonder at after-hours access to Forest of Imagination in the Holburne Gardens. Enjoy interactive and sensory experiences amongst the fascinating outdoor artworks FREE access to the collection galleries 5pm - 8.30pm Garden Cafe and Terrace open all evening No booking required - just turn up. Reduced entry to Henry Moore exhibition (£7) - optional pre-booking...
Impromptu Shakespeare has been a hit at Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Shakespeare Festival, and appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live. About this event Impromptu Shakespeare returns to the Garden for an evening of on-the-spot laughter and new sonnets … With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
The Emerge Studio presents ‘Grassroots Bath’ a look beneath the surface of our city, in a night of street performances, drop-in workshops and disruptive art celebrating Bath's rich culture of grassroots creatives. Starting at 5:30pm the Holburne will be transformed into a street art and underground exhibition with pop-up talks, live DJs, performances, and work ...
Hurry on down to the Holburne as the Volunteers are back with a bang! Celebrate summer’s end with an evening of revelation, inspiration and creation. There’s more to do, more to see, more to hear and the last chance to visit the Henry Moore exhibition – and all on one very special FREE Friday evening,...
Nathaniel Mander is delighted to be returning to perform at the Holburne in a beautifully romantic programme of works by Mozart on the Museum’s exquisite Schantz fortepiano. The fortepiano, acquired by the Holburne in 1983, is one of the highlights of the collection, gracing the top floor picture gallery. It was made in Vienna...
Join a musical evening inspired by the painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), surrounded by his works in our splendid Picture Gallery. Gainsborough was an avid amateur musician known for hosting musical gatherings. The programme includes works by Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787); and Italians Felice Giardini (1716– 1796) and Valentino Nicolai (fl....
The start of great art is a curious mind! Come and discover Bath’s emerging artists and performers in this Up Late pop-up exhibition at the Holburne Museum. For one night only, the museum will play host to a vibrant showcase including new paintings, photographs and sculptures. Alongside the visual art, enjoy a compelling programme of...
