Calendar of Events 2014

Bath is a city of festivals and the arts. From highbrow to eyebrow-raising, from family fun to adult comedy, there's something for all tastes.

June

Plants Party in the 7 June 2014: A day of plant celebrations, music and food. Bath Boules Tournament, Queen Square 21 & 22 June A fun, non-profit event raising money for local charities.

Jane Austen Festival Summer Ball 21 Jun: Authentic Regency Ball. A Celebration of 20 Years Highlights from the Donations to the Museum of East Asian Art 13 Jul 2013 - 5 Jan 2014: An exhibition to gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the museum's major donors on its 20th anniversary. Iford Arts Festival 8 Jun - 10 Aug 2013: An exciting and varied season of opera, concerts and picnic proms. Race for Life 15 Jun 2014: show cancer who’s boss by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Midsummer's Night Ball at the Roman Baths 21 June 2014: A Midsummer's Night Ball at the Roman Baths with a drinks reception, light jazz and music from Cover'd. Love Bath City Festival 22 Jun 2014: A local free festival for everyone. Vintage & Antiques Sunday Markets 29 June. Last Sunday of each month: Purchase an old or unique object at Bath's Vintage and Antiques Market.

July 4th July BBQ at The American Museum 4 July 2014: Enjoy an outdoor evening of music, food and family fun. Puccini’s La Bohème performed by The Garden Opera Company 10 July 2014: Following the phenomenal success of last year’s garden opera event, homeless charity Julian House

The Black-Shade Man: Edouart’s Silhouettes at the Holburne Museum 19 Jul to 12 Oct 2014: The Black-Shade Man: Edouart’s Silhouettes The Great War in Costume Type 19 Jul - 31 Aug 2014: A collection of uniforms and civilian dress, memorabilia and propaganda from the Great War. Boyzone Forest Live tour at Westonbirt 18 Jul 2014: BZ20 woodland show. The Roman Baths by Torchlight 1 Jul - 31 Aug 2014: Enjoy the romantic torch lit ambience

August

Events at Bath Racecourse 1, 21 & 30 Aug 2014: Cider race night, Ladies Day and Afternoon racing this summer at Bath Racecourse. Treefest at Westonbirt Arboretum 23 - 25 Aug 2014: Treefest is the summer signature event for Westonbirt August Bank Holiday Race Meeting Castle Combe Circuit Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 7EY

September

September at Bath Race 3, 13, 14 & 29 September: Autumn racing events at Bath Racecourse. Tour of Britain 2014 7 - 14 September 2014: The Tour of Britain includes nine stages over eight days of action packed racing. The Jane Austen Festival 12 - 21 Sept 2014: Celebrate everything Jane Austen! Pantomime Derby World Record Attempt 14 September 2014: The first annual NODA South West Pantomime Derby held at Bath Racecourse.

October

Great Bath Feast 1 Oct - 31 Oct 2014: Food, glorious food. Castle Combe Championships… Grand Finals Day! 4 October 2014: The climax of the season of the Castle Combe Championships. With titles to be won there is sure to be an enormous cloud of ‘red mist’ One Man, One Guvnor at the Theatre Royal 19 Oct 2014: Multi award-winning Al Murray, with his alter-ego The Pub Landlord, is one of the UK’s most recognisable and successful comics Season Finale at Bath Racecourse 19 Oct 2014: End the racing season in style!

November

Bath Film Festival 13 - 23 Nov 2014: A must for film buffs. Confected, Borrowed and Blue… an installation by Paul Scott at the Holburne Museum 1 Nov 2014 - 19 Jan 2015: An installation by Paul Scott. Bath Mozartfest 7 -15 Nov 2014: Celebrating the maestro’s music, and that of his contemporaries. Bath Christmas Market 27 Nov - 14 Dec 2014 (TBC): A truly magical festive experience. Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt 28 Nov - 21 Dec 2014: See the Arboretum lit up with breath-taking lighting effects.

December

Bath Christmas Market 27 Nov - 14 Dec 2014 (TBC): A truly magical festive experience. Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt 28 Nov - 21 Dec 2014: See the Arboretum lit up with breath-taking lighting effects

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January

January Party Night at the Roman Baths & Pump 3 Jan 2015: Cocktail reception around the Roman Baths followed by a 3 course dinner in The Pump Room with live music. Cinderella at the Theatre Royal 11 Dec 2014 - 11 Jan 2015: Cinderella is the perfect entertainment for the festive season and this truly traditional production will ensure that