Upcoming events.
Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz
Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide.
Oliver Messel at Bath Assembly Rooms
National Trust curator Dr Emily Roy, explores Messel’s time in Bath within the context of the life and work of this important figure in LGBTQIA+ history.
Social Play Reading - Callisto: A Queer Epic
From a secret wedding in 1680, to explorations of grief and liberty in the 20th century and a search for bliss in 2223, ‘Callisto: A Queer Epic’’s poignant stories take inspiration from real life events as well as a look into what the future might hold.
Museum Bums with authors Mark Small & Jack Shoulder
Join Jack Shoulder and Mark Small, writers and historians, and authors of Museum Bums, for a romp through the queer bums of history. What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji have in common? But of course, butts, of course!
‘Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line’ with Elizabeth Lovatt
Join us for an insightful and moving conversation that celebrates queer history, community, and the power of storytelling.
Rainbow Family Fun Day
The American Museum & Gardens is delighted to open our doors to welcome all to enjoy our extensive estate with spectacular views as part of Queer Bath 2026: A Citywide Celebration of LGBTQ+ Arts, Culture & Heritage.
Girlhood on T
Gender is confusing. Aish and Eryn are definitely both a bit confused, even more so when other people are involved! Some people seem to think transition is a journey, but what if there’s no final destination?
Holburne Up Late - Queer Bath
Join us at the Holburne, the originating home of Queer Bath as we close out this year’s festival in style.
Joelle Taylor: Enter the world of MARYVILLE
Join Joelle Taylor Winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize 2021 and the Polari Prize 2022 in conversation with Manganaro about her books C+NTO and its recent sequel Maryville
Queer Bath Silent Disco
Calling all Divas, Dancing Queens and Queer Icons in the making! Get ready to light up the Holburne as we transform the Café and Terrace into a full-blown Silent Disco spectacular.
The Holburne Pride Party
Back after its huge success last year, join the Holburne as it celebrates PRIDE in style.
Holburne Pride Up Late- Queer Bath Special
The Holburne’s Young adults The Holburne Future Collective return to produce a FREE inclusive creative evening.
Bad Gays LIVE - William Beckford
Hosted by Ben Miller and Huw Lemmey, Bad Gays explores the lives of history’s most complicated and controversial queers - from Alexander the Great to Freddie Mercury - asking why we remember our queer heroes better than our queer villains.
Sebastiane
As part of Queer Bath, FilmBath and the Holburne Museum present a special screening of Derek Jarman’s Sebastiane—a visually arresting and profoundly poetic reimagining of the life of St Sebastian.
E.1027 Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea
As part of Queer Bath, FilmBath and Bath Preservation Trust proudly presents E.1027 Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea, an evocative documentary celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering Irish architect and designer Eileen Gray.
WIG! The Pride NOT Prejudice Ball
Pride NOT Prejudice Ball! Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with a dazzling night of South West drag at Bath’s iconic Pump Room. Presented by WIG!, this is Bath’s premier drag cabaret—Austen like you’ve never seen her before!
Andrew Foyle: The History and Legacy of New York City’s Stonewall Rising
Join us to hear about the beginnings of pride which originate from New York City’s 1969 Stonewall Rising.
‘Queer Georgians’ talk by Dr Tim Moore Talk, National Trust
Queer Georgians explores the lives of LGBTQ+ people in eighteenth and early nineteenth century Britain.
Rainbow Family Community Day
In celebration of our LGBTQ+ heritage, founded by Anglo-American couple Dr Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, the American Museum & Gardens is delighted to open our doors on Monday 26 May for a Rainbow Community Family pay-what-you-can day