30 May - 7 June 2026, Bath, United Kingdom
Bath International Music Festival brings a glorious programme of music to this World Heritage City.
Visiting artists include three of the world’s finest pianists,Richard Goode, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Steven Osborne and Bath Abbey is the venue for an immersive performance of Secret Byrd by the award-winning vocal group The Gesualdo Six.
Jazz is back! Head for the Pump Room, where fresh from Ronnie Scott’s, James Pearson and his trio offer a whistle-stop tour through 125 years of jazz piano greats, celebrating the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson and more.
Catch a musician who is in demand globally. Virtuoso clarinetist Mark Simpson, winner of both BBC Young Musician and BBC Young Composer and one of the foremost composers of today joins us for an afternoon at St Swithin’s Church. Be stirred by a rousing mix of classical and folk at Komedia, inspired by nights at The Red Hedgehog, a 19th century Viennese tavern.
Enjoy a series of delightful morning coffee and cake concerts at St Swithin’s Church, featuring performances from Ethan Loch, piano, Irene Duval, violin, and Ryan Wang, piano. Immerse yourself in the hypnotic music of Argentine tango composer Piazzola in the company of the Bath Festival Tango Ensemble at Komedia. Join I Fagiolini, singing acapella, who will be bringing Renaissance masterpieces from Spain and England to life at St Mary’s Church, Bathwick.
The festival is help across 5 different venues, including, Bath Abbey, The Pump Rooms, Komedia, St Swithin's and St Mary’s Church.
All the venues are deep in Bath history and make the perfect venues for the concerts.
Bath has a wide range of accommodations from budget to luxury. Here is a useful link - https://visitbath.co.uk/where-to-stay
Bath is a well-connected city. The main station is Bath Spa and there is a bus terminal also.
The venues are accessible by foot, or there is a taxi rank outside the train station and Bath Abbey.
The nearest short stay car park is a five-minute walk away at the Podium in Northgate Street, BA1 5AL, or the Southgate Car Park in St. James Parade, BA1 1TP.
For details of disabled parking, please see the Bath and North East Somerset Council website.
Full list of car parks - https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/find-car-parks-bath
Bath’s exceptional food and drink scene has gained the city a reputation as a delicious destination for a foodie break as well as music. Booking is recommended for most restaurants, particularly at the weekend.
Why should someone come to your festival? The Bath International Music Festival, is one of the UK’s most exciting cultural celebration, still dazzling audience in it 78th year. There is something for everyone – from orchestra to solo recital, and from chamber music to choral music and jazz performed by the finest British and international artists.
