20 May | 7PM | ZEUS CAST 22 MAY | 7PM | HERA CAST 23 MAY | 2:30PM | HERA CAST 23 MAY | 7PM | ZEUS CAST Ages 14+ Bring a picnic and spend an evening in the beautiful environs of the Holburne Museum gardens. Written by Liz Lochhead, this modern retelling weaves the...
The Holburne is delighted to present Beyond Impressionism: Printmaking from Manet to Picasso, an exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards. Taking a broad view of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, the exhibition spans the reappraisal of the artform in the 1850s through to the 1930s. Bringing together prints by key artists of...
All welcome, free of charge Join us on the back lawn of the Holburne Museum for an exciting gathering of music and performance delights. It's an afternoon of vibrant tunes and family fun, guaranteed to captivate all who wander through the garden. SparkFest promises an exhilarating afternoon of free music and entertainment set amidst Bath's...
Design your own animal print inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, working in collage and collagraph.
Relax and unwind with us as we ‘go slow’. An evening of inspiring creativity and therapeutic treats including a clothed life drawing session in the galleries, Yoga, Tai Chi and a chance to explore natural plant scents to blend a personalised botanic scent to take home Something for all the senses … FREE entrty to...
The Garden Theatre Festival and The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. Doors open 6pm Performance starts 7pm In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. But...
A ONE DAY CELEBRATION OF LGBTQ+ CINEMA Presented by The Holburne Future Collective in partnership with Film Bath and Queer Bath Get ready for a full day of queer cinema, creativity, and community as we launch the very first Queer Bath Film Festival — a brand‑new platform championing emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers and celebrating the richness...
We open the Queer Bath Film Festival with a vibrant selection of shortlisted short films created by talented young and emerging queer filmmakers. Curated by an expert panel — including BAFTA members, the Director of Film Bath, the Director of Reel Life Monsters, and members of the producing team — these films spotlight the breadth...
What role does cinema play in telling queer stories? As queer narratives gain greater visibility on screen, questions remain about who gets to tell these stories, how cinema shapes their expression, and which voices are still underrepresented. In the Frame brings together established queer filmmakers and industry experts in conversation to reflect on the history...
We close the festival with a special screening of Céline Sciamma’s modern masterpiece Portrait of a Lady on Fire, shown in the Holburne’s atmospheric Picture Gallery — surrounded by historic portraits for a truly unique cinematic experience.# Portrait of a Lady on Fire (French: Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, lit. 'Portrait of the Young Lady on Fire')...
Sunday 14 June 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free entry to collection galleries) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 28 places available Fast paced and fun, Bath Portrait Club welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have...
Part of Queer Bath 2026 Presented by Spark Creative The clothes we wear can say a lot about who we are as people. Throughout history, clothes have been used to express political views, gender and sexuality, defiance of convention, and to spark joy in dark times. From Philippe I, Duke of Orléans and Chevalière d’Éon to...
