Bath International Music Festival

Saturday 30 May - Sunday 7 June 2026


From 30 May – Sunday 7 June, 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.

Read more...
  • 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 clarinettist 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 a capella, who will be bringing Renaissance masterpieces from Spain and England to life at St Mary’s Church, Bathwick.

What's On

Brochure

Festival offers, book more, save more!

Join us for more festival events and save on tickets at Bath International Music Festival and Bath Literature Festival when you book multiple events. Get more out of your festival and enjoy discounts on tickets. *T&Cs apply

Bronze offer: Buy tickets for three or more events for a 5% discount on all your tickets.
Silver offer: Buy tickets for five or more events for a 10% discount on all your tickets.
Gold offer: Buy tickets for eight or more events for a 15% discount on all your tickets.

*Does not apply to Workshops, Walking Tours, Secret Byrd or Maggie O'Farrell | Subject to availability | Offer cannot be applied retrospectively | Must be purchased in one transaction | Applies only to matching ticket types & matching quantity |  Can be withdrawn at anytime | Only one offer will apply to selected tickets - the greatest discount will be offered. | Fees Apply 

Coffee Concert Saving

25% off if you book all 3 morning Coffee Concerts

BFM7 Coffee Concert I - Ethan Loch Piano Recital, Mon 1 Jun
BFM9 Coffee Concert II - Ryan Wang Piano Recital, Wed 3 Jun
BFM14 Coffee Concert III - Irene Duval - Violin, Fri 5 Jun


Discount will be applied automatically when tickets are added to the basket | Must be purchased in one transaction | Only one offer will apply to selected tickets - the greatest discount will be offered | Offer cannot be applied retrospectively | Applies only to matching ticket types | Can be withdrawn at anytime | Fees Apply 

Bath Festivals Accessibility Booking Information

Bath Festival customers with accessibility requirements are now able to book Wheelchair and Essential Companion* tickets online via Bath Box Office

How to book access tickets

Join Waiting List

Wish list

Added:

To wishlist