Great Pulteney Street, Bath. Image: CC0 / Unsplash
Bath’s May Bank Holiday weekend brings a mix of live music, late-night events, and city-centre activities, with several listings taking place in nearby Frome. Here’s a clear look at what’s happening from Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May, along with practical notes to help plan your time in Bath and surrounds.
Friday 1 May
Free Community Music Festival: This Feeling Edition – Komedia, Bath
17:45–22:15
A free multi-act community music event across two stages at Komedia. The line-up includes Spangled, The Slates, The Rogues, Finding Mary and Cherribyte.
Image: Event poster for the This Feeling festival at Komedia (Credit: Komedia Bath / What’s On In Bath Library)
- Standing event
- All ages (under-16s with an adult)
- Pre-booked tickets guarantee entry until 19:00
- Pay-what-you-can options available
Techmeout presents: Origins 313 with Mr Twista – The Tunnels, Frome
21:00–02:30
A late-night techno event featuring Mr Twista (Detroit), Craigi Love, Tuggers, John The Hat and James Badman.
Image: The Tunnels, Frome. Credit: Discover Frome
- 18+
- Last entry listed as 01:00
- Limited capacity
- Location note: The Tunnels is in Frome, not Bath. Plan transport in advance.
- Tickets: whatsoninbath.com/tickets
Saturday 2 May
Unified Dating – Bath Secret Venue
A social meet-up event listed for Saturday, though public schedules show mixed information.
Before booking, confirm:
- The date is correct
- The meeting point
- Age policy and ID requirements
- Entry process (details often released after booking)
Included here as part of the weekend listings, but treat the date as provisional until confirmed by the organiser.
All Weekend
Roman Baths – May Opening Hours
Image: The Great Bath at the Roman Baths (Credit: What’s On In Bath Library)
The Roman Baths move into their spring schedule for May.
- Open daily: 09:00–18:00
- Last entry: 17:00
- Allow time for queues during peak periods
A good option for daytime visitors planning to combine sightseeing with evening events.
Planning Notes
- Check event pages again on Thursday 30 April and on the day of attendance.
- Transport to Frome should be confirmed in advance for late-night events.
- Bath city centre is expected to be busy across the weekend due to the Bank Holiday and extended visitor hours at major attractions.
