Literary Events in Bath
39 upcoming literary events
Bath breathes literature. This historic city, steeped in Georgian elegance and the echoes of Austen, offers a literary landscape as rich and layered as its architecture. From the grand Guildhall to the welcoming spaces of Bath Central Library and The Forum, you'll find a constant hum of activity for book lovers. Expect engaging author talks, insightful Q&As, and lively discussions that draw a discerning, appreciative audience. Whether you're drawn to established names or eager to discover emerging voices, Bath's literary heart beats strong, inviting you to explore its stories and share in its passion for the written word.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 39 upcoming literary events in Bath, Somerset, including 4 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEGet 'Snap Happy' at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
📍 Bath
FREEThe Page Turners
📍 Library & Information Service
FREEReading Friends Poetry Group
📍 Bath Central Library
Teddy Bear's Picnic - Bath
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £5.00
Silent Book Club Bath | weekend afternoon
📍 Coret Coffee
Lisa O'Neill + Support at Komedia Bath
📍 Bath
FREEFiction Book Club - 'May We Feed The King' by Rebecca Perry - Bath
📍 Waterstones
Tao, Zen & a cup of humanity at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
📍 Bath
Women's history book launch at The Townhouse
📍 Bath
Book Club | Jane Austen Festival
📍 The Jane Austen Centre
£29.00 - £39.71
Stanza 25 – an afternoon of good poetry at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
📍 Bath
In Conversation with Imogen Russell Williams and Julia Gray - Bath
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £22.00
Meet Katherine Rundell
📍 The Forum
A Sticker Dolly Dressing Magical Storytelling Adventure
📍 The Holburne Museum
Chicken Hill with Beccy Blake
📍 The Mission Theatre
DADBOT with Jack Noel
📍 Bath Central Library
Celebrating Mortal Engines with Philip Reeve
📍 The Guildhall
Horrible Bath with Martin Brown
📍 The Guildhall
Hercules with Tom Vaughan
📍 Bath Central Library
Meet Matt Goodfellow
📍 The Guildhall
Inside the world of LEGO® Fiction
📍 The Guildhall
Beast Mode with J.J. Arcanjo
📍 The Guildhall
The World of Skandar with A.F. Steadman
📍 The Forum
Dracula and Daughters with Emma Carroll
📍 The Mission Theatre
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Literary Events in Bath — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Bath with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Bath, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's literary events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best literaryexperiences Bath has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many literary events are on in Bath?
There are currently 39 upcoming literary events in Bath. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming literary in the city.
Are there free literary events in Bath?
Yes — 4 of the current literary listings in Bath are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find literary events in Bath this weekend?
Browse this weekend's literary events in Bath at /bath/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for literary events in Bath?
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How often are literary listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new literary events for Bath three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Literary Events in Bath — Your Complete Guide
Bath's literary scene is a rich, year-round tapestry of book clubs, author events, poetry nights, writing workshops, literary festivals, and storytelling sessions that reflect the depth of the city's creative writing culture.
Author events in Bath range from intimate bookshop readings to ticketed talks at major venues, and the city benefits from a strong relationship with some of the UK's most celebrated writers who call it home. Publisher launch events, long-form literary conversations, and book club tie-in discussions with authors all feature regularly in the city's literary calendar.
Poetry thrives in Bath: open mic poetry nights, slam competitions, dedicated poetry festivals and community writing groups give both emerging and established poets a platform and an audience. Spoken word — which blends poetry, performance, storytelling and social commentary — has deep roots in the city and continues to attract new voices.
For aspiring writers, Bath's workshop programme is outstanding. Courses and sessions in short fiction, novel-writing, screenwriting, personal essay, playwriting and poetry are offered by independent tutors, writing organisations and literary centres throughout the year. Many are open to absolute beginners, and several Bath-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.