Live music in Bath

Bath's live music scene is concentrated and good. The Forum is one of the finest mid-sized venues in the west of England — a converted church on Corn Street with acoustics that punish bad sound engineers and reward good ones. The Bell Inn is the folk pub, and free. Moles, the old indie basement, closed in December 2023. Bath Mozartfest arrives in November. Here's where to find it.

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Live music venues in Bath

The Bell Inn

Cap. ~150

103 Walcot Street, BA1 5BW

Folk, acoustic, blues, jazz

Bath's best live music pub. Folk sessions Monday nights; blues, jazz, and acoustic acts through the week. Small, warm, and genuinely good. Local acts and occasional touring musicians. No tickets — turn up, buy a drink.

Moles — closed December 2023

Cap. 220 (closed)

14 George Street, BA1 2EN

Formerly indie, rock, alternative

Closed permanently in December 2023 after 45 years, having entered liquidation. The basement club launched early-career shows by Oasis, Radiohead and The Cure. Listed here because people still search for it — there are no shows and nothing to book. Chapel Arts Centre now carries much of the small-room programming.

The Forum Bath

Cap. ~2,200

1 Corn Street, BA1 1UN

Wide range — rock, folk, world, pop

A converted church — one of the best mid-sized music venues in the west of England. Wide range of acts from classic rock to folk to pop. The acoustic and atmosphere are exceptional. Tickets required for all shows.

Bath Pavilion

Cap. Varies

North Parade Road, BA2 4EU

Varies by event

Multi-use venue for larger concerts, comedy shows, and events. Variable programme — check current listings. Adjacent to the Recreation Ground.

Bath Assembly Rooms

Cap. ~350 (ballroom)

Bennett Street, BA1 2QH

Classical, chamber, period music

Currently closed for restoration until 2027. Historic venue that has hosted concerts since the 18th century — the Ballroom and Octagon Room have hosted classical concerts and period-appropriate events. Watch for the reopening programme.

Bath Spa University — The Edge

Cap. Varies

Wiltshire Music Centre links via Bradford on Avon

Classical, contemporary, student performances

Bath Spa University's live music programme includes student and professional concerts. Some events are open to the public. Check university calendar.

Music festivals in Bath

Bath Mozartfest

November

Annual classical music festival focused on Mozart and his contemporaries. Eight to ten days of concerts across Bath's main venues, including the Forum and local churches. One of the UK's leading Mozart festivals.

Bath International Music Festival

May–June (historically)

Classical and contemporary music festival. Check Visit Bath for current 2026–2027 dates — the festival programme changes annually.

Walcot Street Festival

May

Community street festival on Bath's most characterful road. Live music, market stalls, and street food. Entry free. Multiple performance areas.

Tickets and hotel packages

GetYourGuide lists current music tours and ticketed events in Bath. For overnight visits to concerts at The Forum, Booking.com has availability near the venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best live music in Bath?

For live music in Bath: The Forum (Corn Street) is the best mid-sized venue in the region — a converted church with exceptional acoustics, capacity around 2,200, and a varied programme of touring acts. Chapel Arts Centre is now the best small independent room for folk, jazz and acoustic — Moles, the old indie basement on George Street, closed in December 2023. Capacity ~350, has launched notable UK acts. The Bell Inn (Walcot Street) is the best live music pub — folk sessions Monday nights, acoustic and blues acts through the week, free entry. The Assembly Rooms are closed until 2027 (restoration).

What music festivals are held in Bath?

Bath Mozartfest (November) — an annual classical music festival focused on Mozart and contemporaries, one of the UK's leading Mozart events. Bath International Music Festival (May–June historically, check current dates). Walcot Street Festival (May) includes live music as part of a broader community street festival. Summer brings various outdoor music events — check Visit Bath's events calendar for current year listings.

Is there live jazz in Bath?

Yes. The Bell Inn (103 Walcot Street) hosts regular jazz and blues sessions alongside folk — check their calendar. The Forum has hosted jazz acts. Bath Mozartfest (November) includes some chamber and period-appropriate content. There is no dedicated jazz club in Bath — the live jazz scene operates through pub sessions and events at general venues.

What music events are on in Bath this weekend?

For specific live music events this weekend in Bath — venue by venue and with ticket links — see our music events this weekend page, which lists current shows with dates, prices, and links to the ticket source.