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
• Tickets: whatsoninbath.com/tickets

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.