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.
The ICONIC Queer Bath Quiz Night
Get ready for an ICONIC queer quiz night, starring storytellers, community & trailblazers!
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.
Terrarium Making Workshop with Botanica Studio - Queer Bath
From the green carnation of Oscar Wilde to the quiet symbolism of violets, plants and flowers have long been used to express identity, connection and coded meaning within queer history.
Shorts Film Showcase: Queer Bath Film Festival
We open the Queer Bath Film Festival with a vibrant selection of shortlisted short films created by talented young and emerging queer filmmakers.
Queer Filmmaking Panel Discussion: Queer Bath Film Festival
Join established queer filmmakers and respected industry voices for an insightful conversation about queer storytelling, filmmaking craft, and the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ cinema.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (15): Queer Bath Film Festival
We close the festival with a special screening of Céline Sciamma’s modern masterpiece Portrait of a Lady on Fire, shown in the Holburne’s atmospheric Picture Gallery.
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?
Chimes Poetry - Headlined by Tom Denbigh
Queer poetry takes to the stage; grip the open mic or be captivated by the performances
Rebel Threads: A Playful Look at Gender & the Art of Dress
The clothes we wear can say a lot about who we are as people. Throughout history, clothes have been used to express political views, gender and sexuality, defiance of convention, and to spark joy in dark times.
Unsuitable: The History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst
Join historian and writer Eleanor Medhurst for an in conversation event exploring her acclaimed book Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion.
Morocco (1930) + Panel Discussion: Marlene Dietrich, Gender and Defiance
Join us for a special screening of Morocco (1930) and a post-film discussion exploring Marlene Dietrich’s boundary-breaking legacy as one of cinema’s great queer icons.
Telling Our Stories: The Power of Queer Journalism
Discussing with DIVA magazine, what queer journalism makes possible & why it still matters
Reel Life Monsters presents Re-animator and Frankenhooker
Reel Life Monsters are back with a bang! At No. 1 Royal Crescent, on June 23rd, they’ll be teaming up with Queer Bath and Queer Vision to bring you a one-of-a-kind double bill celebrating Mary Shelley’s ongoing influence on the world of horror: Re-animator and Frankenhooker.
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.
Lino Print Patch Making Workshop
Carve & stamp a patch of queer history, surrounded by botanicals
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