The Forum Venue Information

• There is a lift for wheelchair users from Reception to the Lower Foyer with access to the Stalls.
• There is a second lift with access to the Upper Foyer and Ballroom bars.
• The Balcony/Circle is stair access only.

Wheelchairs can be accommodated next to the end of row seats of rows F to K in the Stalls only. Wheelchair companion seats are located in the last seat of the relevant row directly next to the wheelchair spaces.

Essential Companion tickets are available to accompany Registered Disabled patrons. Please contact us on 01225 463362 to discuss your requirements.

Bath Box Office are working hard to implement online accessibility bookings for The Forum. We appreciate your patience. 

Audience members may be encouraged to stand up and dance, please be aware when booking.

We have observed a decline in audience behaviour standards across venues, including ours, since the Covid-19 pandemic.
 
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask all attendees to take responsibility for their language, actions, and, where applicable, the supervision of children.
 
Abuse, discrimination, or violence toward staff, contractors, or other patrons will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Management reserves the right to deny entry and re-entry, remove individuals from the premises, and ban future attendance if necessary.
 
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and welcoming environment.

The Venue reserve the right to refuse entry.

Ticket Prices are set by the visiting Promoter/Tour.

The Forum uses Ticket Agents to sell tickets. Ticket Agents charge per ticket fees, which can be listed as commission/cmsn, booking fees, ticket fee etc. 

The Ticket Price includes a £1.00 Venue Restoration & Improvement Levy, which goes to The Forum.

General Venue Age Policy

Age guidance: 14+, under 16s to be accompanied by ticket buying 16+.

Unless otherwise stated on an individual event basis (e.g. a children’s show, comedy night etc. this will be stated on the event page).

The Forum operates a Challenge 25 policy for the purchase of Alcohol from their Bars.

The Forum is predominantly an evening entertainment venue for adults where alcohol is served, and music can be loud. We encourage parents/guardians to use their knowledge of the child to determine whether the event and/or environment is suitable. We strongly recommend ear protection/defenders for guests of all ages, but especially younger attendees. If you have any questions, please call the venue on 01225 443114.

Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms are classed as: babies you can comfortably hold for the duration of a show in your arms.

If the event is suitable for a baby, a babe in arms does not require a seat.
If your child is not a babe in your arms, they will require a seat and therefore a ticket, unless otherwise stated on an individual event basis

The Forum or its staff can never act as Loco Parentis under any circumstances.

As a city centre venue, situated alongside Bath markets it's hard to give a definitive list - please use your common sense and refer to the below policies:
 

Bag Checks
The venue may check bags to ensure the safety of everyone.

Large bags not permitted
Large luggage items, such as suitcases, rucksacks, and large holdalls, are not allowed.
The Forum does not have a designated Buggy Park, please only bring a buggy if it is essential.
 
Cloakroom
There is a staffed cloakroom situated in our entrance for a small fee.
Large coats, large/golfing umbrellas and other items not permitted in the auditorium and must be checked in.
 
Food and beverages
We respectfully request that no food or beverages are brought to the venue, except for medical reasons. Soft drinks, alcohol and confectionary are available for purchase in the venue.
You are permitted to bring in one sealed plastic water bottle, not exceeding 500ml.
 
Other prohibited items
Knives, fireworks, smoke or gas canisters, megaphones, air-horns, whistles, banners, flags, sound systems, flares, weapons, dangerous and hazardous items, illegal drugs, laser devices, glass vessels, poles, and selfie sticks are not permitted.  Professional cameras or recording equipment without prior authorisation are not permitted.
 
Should you have a query about a particular item, please allow 7 working days for us to consider your request, please email hello@bathforum.co.uk

Persons attending the venue are responsible for their own valuables. Bath Forum Ltd. will not be liable for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the venue.
 
Cooperation: Patrons are required to cooperate with security personnel during the bag search process. Refusal to comply may result in denial of entry.
 
Privacy: While we prioritise safety, we respect your privacy. Security personnel will only inspect the contents of your bag for prohibited items and will not intentionally examine personal items unrelated to event safety.
 
Re-entry: a previously inspected bag may be subject to additional checks. Be prepared to cooperate for the safety of all attendees.

 
Bath Forum Ltd reserves the right to refuse entry to any person, hold in our cloakroom any item, or confiscate within the bounds of the law any item that violates this policy or poses a potential risk to the safety and enjoyment of the event.
We reserve the right to use our discretion at all times and amend these policies without notice.
 
Thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all patrons and visitors to The Forum Buildings.