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now - 2 July
The Society was founded in 1904 with 26 members. It has grown over the years to a membership of about 120 diverse artists. Many distinguished 20th-century painters have exhibited with the Society including Walter Sickert, John Singer Sargent, Philip Wilson Steer, Gilbert Spencer, Patrick Heron, Mary Fedden, William Scott and Howard Hodgkin.
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now - 12 June
The Bath Fringe is a festival of all the arts, with few rules as to what should be in or out – it’s what people want to do, and what venues in Bath want to put on. It all happens for 2 long weeks & 3 weekends (17 days or thereabouts) in early summer, in the beautiful city of Bath.
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1 - 4 June
Paris, 1962. Bernard, a successful architect, has a very complicated love life. His three fancées, Gloria, Gabriella and Gretchen, work for different airlines with different timetables. With the help of his maid, long-suffering Bertha, Bernard has somehow managed to keep all three women blissfully unaware of the others’ existence.
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1 June
Legendary six-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Dionne Warwick has announced that her new UK & European concert dates.
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2 June - Chapel Arts Centre
From rip-roaring klezmer and dynamic tango to their self-penned gypsy jazz, Klezmer-ish bring a trademark twist to whatever genre takes their fancy.
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£ 14.00
2 June - Rondo Theatre
Influenced by jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman and his free-spirited albums of the late 1950s and early 1960s, Get The Blessing will have you on the edge of your seat with their uncategorizable and thrilling world of post-jazz.
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£ 17.50
3 June - Rondo Theatre
Phantastes inhabits an ethereal realm and explores the parallels of the seminal C19th fantasy novel of the same name by George MacDonald and the beginnings of Nick’s own love story from 1982.
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£ 17.50
K’Chevere – Salsa Night!
3 June - Chapel Arts Centre
K’Chevere (pronounced “kay-che-ver-ray”) are one of the UK’s finest Latin bands. Originally formed to perform at an open-air concert for the Bath Fringe Festival 2000, the 6-piece band have performed with guest Latin artists at multiple venues and events across the UK.
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£ 13.00
Krafter Comedy Club
4,11,18 June - Komedia
Kick-off your weekend with some proper good laughs and discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top stand-ups and one of the best comperes in the business! Pre-show dining will also available at the venue, and you can check out our new menu.
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4 June - Komedia
One enormous party – with all your guilty pleasures from the 80s, 90s and 00s!
Each week there will be a pro photographer, unbeatable drinks deals and great tunes!
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£ 8.00
4 June - Chapel Arts Centre
British soul, jazz and R&B singer Sarah Jane Morris, Tony Rémy and Tim Cansfield interpret singer and songwriter John Martyn’s canon of music live at Chapel Arts.
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£ 18.00
7 June - Bath Forum
Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mind-blowing improvisation.
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£ 23.00
8 June - Bath Forum
One of the most iconic bands in British music, The Hollies, have moved their UK tour originally scheduled for Autumn 2021 to next year, in order to celebrate their 60th anniversary.
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£ 29.50
8 June - Komedia
The annual University of Bath Kickboxing Club Fight Night is being held this year on Wednesday 8th June at Komedia!
It’ll showcase Bath’s finest fighters against other universities.
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£ 8.00
9 June - Rondo Theatre
A journal editor, a co-editor, and their intern explore what it means to work, live and rebel in our world today. Our society constantly reassures us that failure is an intermediate stage in a process that eventually leads us to happiness, but how truthful is this? Do we fail better, or do we fail ‘worse’?
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£ 11.00
9 - 25 June - Theatre Royal
This sensational production, coming directly to Bath for its only UK dates following its premiere at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The celebrated detective Hercule Poirot boards the legendary Orient Express, enjoying the prospect of a luxurious rail journey from Istanbul to Calais in the dead of winter.
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9 June - Komedia
Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance from Chase & Status at Komedia Bath.
This unique event celebrates the release of the duo’s bold and invigorating sixth album ‘What Came Before’ – released on June 10th via EMI
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£ 18.00
9 June - Rondo Theatre
Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance from Chase & Status at Komedia Bath.
This unique event celebrates the release of the duo’s bold and invigorating sixth album ‘What Came Before’ – released on June 10th via EMI
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£ 10.00
9 June - Chapel Arts Centre
The guitarist/composer plays and introduces his compositions within the forms of the great tradition of flamenco. His exquisite style is enhanced through minimal amplification to capture his very pure flamenco sound.
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£ 15.00
10 June - Bath Forum
The Barricade Boys’ Bring Him Home Tour will feature music from some of the best-loved shows from the West End and Broadway stage, including Phantom Of The Opera, Miss Saigon, Jersey Boys and, of course, Les Misérables.
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£ 20.00
10 June - Komedia
Komedia, alongside Bath Spa University is proud to present a FREE night of the very best in live local music. Featuring 5 awesome bands across 2 stages, this mini-festival will run from 530pm – 10pm and is open to all ages (u16s to be accompanied by an adult).
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10 June - Chapel Arts Centre
This top tribute show is more than just a tribute! They are the ‘complete package’, a great combination of brilliant musicianship, tongue in cheek humour and rave reviews throughout the UK.
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£ 16.00
10 June - Rondo Theatre
Join Your Dad’s Mum – Northern club comic Pat Bashford and over-woke barmaid Cheri-Anne for an explosive, gag-packed sketch comedy game show. Expect high-octane performances, clever skits, games, prizes, a breakdown and hysterical musical numbers.
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£ 12.00
11 June - Komedia
Untamed Burlesque features the rawest, wildest and UNTAMED Burlesque and cabaret stars from the South West and beyond! We’ve got some badass bootyshakin’ burlesque performers for you!
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£ 20.00
11 June - Victory Field
Bradford Upon Avon Food and Drink Festival will be a real foodie destination over the weekend of the 11th & 12th June 2022 at Victory Field. More importantly than ever it aims to raise awareness and celebrate many of our dedicated local and British producers.
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11 June - Rondo Theatre
Eric Rushton: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2020 Eric Rushton brings his highly-anticipated debut hour to the Rondo. Rob Copland: Work in Progress
A show about everything and nothing all at once.
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£ 10.00
12 June - Komedia
When SESKA comes to town, kids laugh out loud, dads f*rt out loud, and mums faint at his feet! Crazier than finding a penguin in your fridge turbo-charged Seska throws buckets of happiness into the air, in this brilliantly inventive magical show for all ages.
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£ 5.00
16 June - Komedia
Provocative, daring and more fun than you can shake your bingo balls at. Bingo Lingo re-invents the traditional game of bingo into a unique, crowd-roaring, interactive night of non-stop madness with prizes that will change your life forever!
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16 June - Chapel Arts Centre
Jess Jocoy makes atmospheric Americana for rainy days and twilight hours. It’s an ethereal sound with organic roots, anchored by a longtime love of country music, a storyteller’s nuanced delivery, and a folksinger’s finesse.
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£ 10.00
16 June - Rondo Theatre
Justin Curran is an indie-britpop-mod from Belfast, who currently lives in the French Alps where he has built his own home recording studio. Curran started his musical career in the 90s playing bass in a band with school mates.
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£ 12.00
17 June - Bath Forum
Elvis Costello will return to the UK in June 2022 with The Imposters (Steve Nieve - keyboards; Pete Thomas - drums; Davey Faragher - bass & backing vocals) along with Charlie Sexton for an extensive UK run of dates.
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17 - 19 June - Victoria Park
Join Tom Kerridge, Simon Rimmer & Andi Oliver for the UK’s biggest celebration of food and music – we’re bringing award-winning restaurants, banging live music, and of course great food!
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17 June - Komedia
The hugely successful six-man tribute comes complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll - critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound.
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£ 13.00
17 June - Chapel Arts Centre
Vocalist Zoë Schwarz’ dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both edgy and suave at the same time; just like a chameleon, one-part Janis Joplin, one Billie Holiday, and one Nina Simone.
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£ 14.00
18 June - Bath Forum
To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love,” ABC have announced they will perform the iconic album in its entirety across 10 dates in June 2022, including a pit stop back to where it all began.
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18 June - Chapel Arts Centre
Playing sellout shows across the UK since 2018 – and re-booked everywhere they appear – six piece band ‘The Fleetwood Mac Songbook’, perform a non-stop, hit packed show that draws on all eras of Fleetwood Mac’s stellar 50+ year career.
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£ 16.00
18 June - Rondo Theatre
A fun, entertaining evening! Enjoy Brubeck’s classic ‘Take 5’ A drop of Folk Fiddle: a touch of Blues, a splash of Flamenco, a dash of Rockabilly...
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£ 12.00
21 June - American Museum
Join these monthly sessions for pre-schoolers during term-time. You will be singing, rhyming, storytelling and making, while learning all about the Brilliant Beasties, our animal friends. Children will be encouraged to explore their creativity, while building confidence to join in with the fun.
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22 June - Rondo Theatre
Dunstan Bruce, ex-frontman with chart-topping band Chumbawamba, performs his new 1-hour play; a rollercoaster of despair, anger, love, and ultimately, hope.
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£ 13.00
23 June - Komedia
Instrumental in kick-starting the original punk rock scene, The Damned have never been afraid to push themselves musically and throughout their years together have cruised through whatever areas of progressive, psychedelic, goth and pop rock that take their fancy.
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23 June - Chapel Arts Centre
After a lifetime of becoming well-known for his virtuoso guitar skills, Kev turned to singing and songwriting at the age of 30. Before this, he had lacked the confidence to sing due to a stutter.
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£ 10.00
24 June - Chapel Arts Centre
The ARC – a unique songwriters’ round on tour featuring My Girl The River, Kate Ellis and Anna Howie.
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£ 12.00
24 June - Rondo Theatre
Recently described by the Evening Standard as “Live Comedy’s best kept secret”, Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. He’s written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo.
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£ 15.00
25 June - Bath Forum
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
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£ 27.50
25 June - Komedia
Baths BIGGEST and most FUN Saturday night out playing a refreshing but classic mix of all the best Motown, Soul, Funk, Disco & Rock 'n' Roll greats to keep your feet stomping into the early hours!!
Motorcity runs straight on from the Award winning Krater Comedy Club.
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25 June - Chapel Arts Centre
Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder throughout his entire career, the mesmeric vocalist, Noel McCalla, and award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash, have put together a band of top musicians to play a wide-ranging back catalogue of classic hits from Stevie Wonder...
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£ 20.00
25 June - Rondo Theatre
In these two tales of terror by H P Lovecraft, an art critic and a philosopher get pushed to the edge of sanity by the images and sounds they confront.
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£ 14.00
26 June - Bath Rec
Bike Bath is an iconic day of cycling taking in the best scenery around the city of Bath. In 2022, Bike Bath is celebrating its 10th year in style. Supported by Bath Recreation Limited and the wonderful VC Walcot, join in on Sunday 26th June at the Bath Rec.
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Electric Comedy
27 June - Komedia
The Electric Comedy Club is Komedia Bath’s all new monthly showcase of the finest up-and-coming comedy talent the UK has to offer! Hosted by the brilliant Morgan Rees, each show will feature a pro headliner straight off the circuit as well as 4 rising stars of stand-up – all for just £5.
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29 June - Bath Forum
Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.
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£ 27.00
29 June - Chapel Arts Centre
On stage, the group’s enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do; while on record, the band manages to explore their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation.
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£ 12.00
29 June - Rondo Theatre
Nabil: Britain’s Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid reworks and updates his 2021 hit tour show, N.A.B.I.L. (Nobody Actually Believed I’d Last). Stuart Goldsmith: Sort of scaffolding really, but made of the poles they use for pole-vaulting.
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£ 12.00
30 June - Bath Forum
Rhod was in the middle of a massive tour when COVID 19 brought curtains down in theatres everywhere, but now he's back on the road and adding a load more extra dates due to phenomenal demand.
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£ 27.50
30 June - Komedia
It’s time for a little get together; so pull up a chair, get all cosy and let Lou Sanders (aka Dr Giggles) tell you about the time she gave this horse a boner. She’ll bring her skates, you bring your wallet and you can all take some piccies.
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£ 16.00
