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Festivals & Events
BA11 2PS Mendip District
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of BA11 2PS:
Annual Festivals & Events
Glastonbury Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Somerset
One of the world’s most famous music and performing arts festivals, known for its diverse music lineup and eclectic atmosphere.
Bath International Music Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Somerset
A multi-genre music festival, offering a blend of classical, jazz, folk, and world music.
The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
Annually, during November
Location: Somerset
A massive illuminated procession held annually to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night, with extravagant floats and costumes.
The Royal Bath & West Show
Annually, during June
Location: Somerset
A four-day celebration of agriculture, livestock, food, and rural traditions, held at the Bath & West Showground.
Bath Children's Literature Festival
Annually, during September/October
Location: Somerset
The largest children’s book festival in Europe, featuring authors, illustrators, and interactive workshops.
The Bath Fringe Festival
Annually, during May-June
Location: Somerset
A multi-arts festival in Bath featuring theatre, music, comedy, and visual arts.
Bath Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Somerset
A multi-arts festival featuring literature, music, and cultural events held across the historic city of Bath.
Wells Food Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Somerset
A celebration of local food and drink in the medieval city of Wells, featuring stalls, tastings, and demonstrations.
Frome Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Somerset
A community arts festival featuring music, theatre, visual arts, and literature events throughout the town of Frome.
Royal Bath and West Show
Annually, during May-June
Location: Somerset
One of the oldest agricultural shows in the UK, showcasing farming, livestock, rural crafts, and local produce.
Glastonbury Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Somerset
One of the world’s most famous music and performing arts festivals, known for its diverse music lineup and eclectic atmosphere.
Bath International Music Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Somerset
A multi-genre music festival, offering a blend of classical, jazz, folk, and world music.
The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
Annually, during November
Location: Somerset
A massive illuminated procession held annually to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night, with extravagant floats and costumes.
The Royal Bath & West Show
Annually, during June
Location: Somerset
A four-day celebration of agriculture, livestock, food, and rural traditions, held at the Bath & West Showground.
Bath Children's Literature Festival
Annually, during September/October
Location: Somerset
The largest children’s book festival in Europe, featuring authors, illustrators, and interactive workshops.
The Bath Fringe Festival
Annually, during May-June
Location: Somerset
A multi-arts festival in Bath featuring theatre, music, comedy, and visual arts.
Bath Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Somerset
A multi-arts festival featuring literature, music, and cultural events held across the historic city of Bath.
Wells Food Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Somerset
A celebration of local food and drink in the medieval city of Wells, featuring stalls, tastings, and demonstrations.
Frome Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Somerset
A community arts festival featuring music, theatre, visual arts, and literature events throughout the town of Frome.
Royal Bath and West Show
Annually, during May-June
Location: Somerset
One of the oldest agricultural shows in the UK, showcasing farming, livestock, rural crafts, and local produce.
Other Events"
Later Life Letter
January 30
The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker?
Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Ceilidh with Bristol Ceilidh Quartet
January 31
Seend Centre, Melksham
.
Possibly the most fun you can have on two legs.
Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
February 14
Bath Abbey, Bath
Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in the stunning, candlelit setting of Bath Abbey. This special concert features an exquisite programme of romantic piano masterpieces, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Maiko Mori, renowned for her expressive touch and captivating artistry.
Winter Crossing: A Ghost Story
February 19
Bratton Jubilee Hall, Bratton
.
It's the winter of 1932 and Clara is crossing the Atlantic to be with her fiance in New York.
Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Experience
February 28
Trowbridge Civic Centre, Trowbridge
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, this is a show of two halves – Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues.
This big-band style experience is packed full with iconic scenes, laughs, crazy dance moves and the authentic sounds of soul, rhythm, blues, and even a little country and western music.
Two Halves of Guinness
March 19
Theatre Royal Bath, Bath
In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death. With nearly 70 plays, 50 films, over a dozen television dramas, and two Oscars to his name, Sir Alec Guinness’ career spanned Shakespeare, the beloved Ealing comedies, and Hollywood classics.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
May 16
Bath Abbey, Bath
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of ​Bath Abbey
The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as “The Emperorâ€.
The Sounds of the 60s show
November 27
Melksham Assembly Hall,, Melksham
.
THE ZOOTS are here to make your whole family bop to the '60s beats that everybody loves - with legendary music by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys,
The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Drifters, The Isley Brothers,
The Four Seasons, Elvis and 60 something songs from your favourite 60s artists.
Later Life Letter
January 30
The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker? Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Ceilidh with Bristol Ceilidh Quartet
January 31
Seend Centre, Melksham
. Possibly the most fun you can have on two legs.
Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
February 14
Bath Abbey, Bath
Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in the stunning, candlelit setting of Bath Abbey. This special concert features an exquisite programme of romantic piano masterpieces, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Maiko Mori, renowned for her expressive touch and captivating artistry.
Winter Crossing: A Ghost Story
February 19
Bratton Jubilee Hall, Bratton
. It's the winter of 1932 and Clara is crossing the Atlantic to be with her fiance in New York.
Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Experience
February 28
Trowbridge Civic Centre, Trowbridge
Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, this is a show of two halves – Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues. This big-band style experience is packed full with iconic scenes, laughs, crazy dance moves and the authentic sounds of soul, rhythm, blues, and even a little country and western music.
Two Halves of Guinness
March 19
Theatre Royal Bath, Bath
In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death. With nearly 70 plays, 50 films, over a dozen television dramas, and two Oscars to his name, Sir Alec Guinness’ career spanned Shakespeare, the beloved Ealing comedies, and Hollywood classics.
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
May 16
Bath Abbey, Bath
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of ​Bath Abbey The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as “The Emperorâ€.
The Sounds of the 60s show
November 27
Melksham Assembly Hall,, Melksham
. THE ZOOTS are here to make your whole family bop to the '60s beats that everybody loves - with legendary music by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Drifters, The Isley Brothers, The Four Seasons, Elvis and 60 something songs from your favourite 60s artists.
