Bath is home to many a festival, but none of them are quite as illustrious as the annual Bath International Music Festival. This year’s festival will run from 22nd May until 2nd June and it’s set to see the whole city come to life with performances.
With a worldwide reputation that draws the biggest names in music from all over the globe, the festival is a chance to enjoy new sounds and see new talent as well as embrace the traditional styles we all know and love. Performances include jazz and folk artists, orchestras, world musicians and collaborations that’ll have the critics penning rave reviews before they’ve even left the venue.
The festival has been running since 1948 and it’s well-known for its diverse selection of music and artists. If you’ve never visited Bath this is the perfect excuse to enjoy a break in the Georgian city, but remember to secure your accommodation in Bath with plenty of time to spare. The programme is carefully designed to stretch and engage its audiences every year, so no matter how many times you’ve attended the festival you’ll enjoy new artists from all kinds of genres. Better still, the festival showcases some of the city’s most stunning settings, so prepare to be wowed.