Credit: What’s On In Bath illustration.
Bath community roundup: Bath offered a mix of community events, performances, family activities and heritage visits from Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May 2026.
Friday 1 May 2026
Free Community Music Festival – Komedia Bath
Komedia Bath hosted a Free Community Music Festival featuring the This Feeling edition. The line‑up included Spangled, The Slates, The Rogues, Finding Mary and Cherribyte. The event ran across two stages, was standing throughout, and offered free or pay‑what‑you‑can entry. It was supported by Bath Spa University.
Credit: Komedia Bath / What’s On In Bath Library.
Family Fun Day – Bath Racecourse
Bath Racecourse held a Family Fun Day with free children’s activities including birds of prey displays, face painting, Inflatable World and Super Pirates entertainment, alongside a full racing programme.
Saturday 2 May 2026
Bath Farmers Market – Green Park Station
Bath Farmers Market operated at Green Park Station, the former 1870 railway station with its vaulted glass roof. Local producers and regional traders offered fresh food, baked goods and artisan items.
For more information on local markets and businesses, visit our business directory.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Rondo Theatre
The Rondo Theatre hosted the final night of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The 100‑seat Larkhall venue presented Bath Drama’s 1980s factory‑set interpretation of the Shakespeare classic.
Sunday 3 May 2026
Soul Strings Duo – Widcombe Social Club
The Soul Strings Duo performed at Widcombe Social Club, located at the bottom of Widcombe Hill and within walking distance of Bath Spa station.
Credit: Widcombe Social Club / What’s On In Bath Library.
All in a Wonderous Night – The Egg Theatre
The Egg Theatre staged All in a Wonderous Night, a puppetry‑led performance designed for younger audiences and families within the Theatre Royal Bath complex.
Weekend Ongoing Activities
Roman Baths – Spring Hours
The Roman Baths remained open throughout the weekend. Visitors could explore the Great Bath, located below street level, along with the museum and spring‑fed areas.
Credit: The Great Bath / What’s On In Bath Library.
Transport and Travel Notes
Rail engineering works affected the local network from Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May 2026.
Works took place between Chippenham and Bath Spa, and between Chippenham and Freshford. Rail replacement buses operated on these routes. Passengers were advised to check updated schedules before travelling.
Summary
These listings reflect a selection of what was happening in Bath over the weekend. For full event details and upcoming activities, visit the main site.
