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Friday 15 & Saturday 16 May 2026 · Bath

Welcome to the biggest free multi-venue party celebration in the south west. It’s all on one night and it’s all FREE. Plan your musical tour of 50 venues around the city.

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Dance

Big stage energy, bars, food, crowd favourites and all-night movement at Green Park Station.

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Sing

Lift the roof with the Festival of Choirs and join one of the warmest, biggest community moments of the weekend.

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Discover

Catch fresh sounds, new acts and rising talent through Battle of the Bands and venue discoveries across Bath.

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Download the Party in the City app

Plan your night, explore the venues, keep the programme handy and move around Bath with confidence. The app page will send visitors to the right Apple or Android download.

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Explore the city

50 venues, one huge night

From churches, pubs and clubs to galleries, theatres and Green Park Station, Party in the City spreads free live music right across Bath. Browse the full venue list, addresses, social links and programme details before you head out.

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Venue highlights

Green Park Station, Bath Abbey, Komedia, The Forum, Guildhall, Roseberry Road Studios, The Grapes, The Cork, Bath Brew House and many more.

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Other venues

Browse the full venue list, addresses, social links and programme details for the city-wide festival route.

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Festival of Choirs

Saturday at Green Park Station from 3pm to 10pm, with over 750 singers in 15 choral groups.

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Battle of the Bands

The Kids Are Alright finals at Roseberry Road Studios from 6pm.

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Skip the queues & support the festival

Grab your Limited Edition Festival Wristband and wear your support long after the music stops.

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Party in the City is free for everyone. Your donation helps keep the festival alive, accessible and full of music across Bath.

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