Music Tonight Fri 14 Aug
Jazz Collective: Brötzmann Tribute Night
Mission Theatre, 1 New King Street, Bath BA1 2BL
14 August – 16 August 2026
Live music in Bath this weekend
Three live music events in Bath this weekend. Jazz at the Mission Theatre on Friday from £10, folk at the Rondo Theatre on Saturday (£8), and a free open mic at the Bell Inn on Sunday from 7pm. Tickets below.
Listings updated at 06:00 today. 6 events. Sold-out status refreshed hourly.
Music events this weekend
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Music Sun 16 Aug
The Rondo Folk Sessions — June
Rondo Theatre, 7 St Saviour's Road, Bath BA1 6RT
Music Tue 18 Aug
Bell Inn Open Mic Night
The Bell Inn, 103 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BW
Free · 19:00
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Music Sun 16 Aug
Bath Philharmonia: Elgar & Vaughan Williams
The Forum, 1 Corn Street, Bath BA1 1LF
Music Fri 14 Aug
Marta Keen Thompson: Solo Piano
Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ
Free with museum entry · 13:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I see live music in Bath this weekend?
Bath's main live music venues running this weekend include the Mission Theatre on New King Street (jazz and roots), the Rondo Theatre on St Saviour's Road (folk and acoustic), the Komedia on Westgate Street (rock, acoustic, and comedy-music nights), the Bell Inn on Walcot Street (free open-mic Sundays from 7pm), and the Forum on Corn Street for classical and larger touring acts. Ticket prices range from free to around £20 depending on the act.
Are there free live music events in Bath this weekend?
Yes. The Bell Inn on Walcot Street runs a free open-mic night most Sunday evenings from 7pm — no booking required. The Pump Room in Abbey Church Yard often features live piano or string quartet during daytime café service (free with museum entry, or £3 café cover charge). Some outdoor busking events in Milsom Street and the Guildhall market area also run at weekends at no charge.
What type of music can I hear in Bath?
Bath's music scene is eclectic for a city of its size. Jazz, folk, and acoustic singer-songwriter nights are the most regular formats across the Mission Theatre, Rondo Theatre, and Bell Inn. Classical music runs at the Forum, Pump Room, and Bath Abbey — the Philharmonia seasons run October to May with summer one-off concerts. The Komedia programmes rock, indie, and experimental acts. Bath Festivals in May and June brings touring jazz and classical names to the city.
How do I book tickets for Bath music events?
Most venues accept booking via their own box office or through GetYourGuide and Viator for touring experiences. The Komedia, Forum, and Rondo Theatre all have online booking. The Bell Inn open-mic is free and walk-in only. Book any Roman Baths after-dark session at least two weeks ahead — they sell out. Affiliate booking links on this page carry UTM tracking that supports Bath Horizon at no extra cost to you.
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