The Garden Theatre Festival

Bath

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Book Garden Theatre Festival tickets & enjoy the only open-air theatre in Bath for a limited time this summer

  • Set in the beautiful gardens of the Holburne Museum in Bath
  • Bath’s only purpose‑built open‑air theatre festival
  • High‑energy performances, live music and witty, modern takes on classic stories
  • Bring your own blankets, cushions and camping chairs or hire a deck chair
  • Don’t miss out - book early for this much‑loved summer festival!

Garden Theatre Festival 2026: Shows playing at the Holburne Museum

Classic stories, big laughs & summer evenings in the garden at Holburne Museum

The Garden Theatre Festival returns for its biggest year yet, with a talented repertory company bringing much‑loved British classics to life in a relaxed, open‑air setting. Expect fast‑paced storytelling, multi‑role performances, live music and plenty of laugh‑out‑loud moments.

  • Fresh, playful adaptations of Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen classics
  • A high‑energy, family‑friendly production packed with music and fun
  • A welcoming festival atmosphere with on‑site bar and catering
  • Audience members are welcome to enjoy a picnic during the performance
  • Fully open‑air performances with deck chairs and covered seating options available

Sip a cooling drink under a warm sunset and relax on your rolled-out blanket, under the garden festival canopy, at Bath’s only open-air theatre. Bring your own chair or hire a festival deck chair and enjoy Bath's greatest summer theatre event! 

Book The Garden Theatre Festival tickets & have them delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Location

The Holburne Museum

Great Pulteney St,
Bathwick,
Bath,
Somerset,
BA2 4DB
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How to find us

The festival is situated in the beautiful gardens of The Holburne Museum which is located on Great Pulteney St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4DB.

Parking: During the daytime paid parking is available at the Holburne Museum, as well as on the surrounding roads. During the evening free parking is available after 7pm at the Holburne and on the surrounding roads.

Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilets
More Info
Is The Garden Theatre Festival wheelchair accessible?

The festival and all events are wheelchair accessible. There are public toilets which are wheelchair accessible, on the ground floor and in the basement. The basement toilets are accessible via the lift.

Is The Garden Theatre Festival suitable for children?

All shows are created with family in mind. Every production is packed full of enough music, comedy and fun to keep everyone entertained.

Babies in arms have free entry. Baby changing areas are available for use on the ground floor of the Holburne Museum. All events are pushchair accessible. 

When does The Garden Theatre Festival in Bath open?

General admission door times will be confirmed prior to the event (you’ll receive an email from the team), but in most cases you will be able to access the festival an hour before the event starts.

Is The Garden Theatre Festival dog-friendly?

Yes, well behaved dogs are very welcome if kept on a lead. Please be aware that some dogs do find the theatre experience a little ‘Barky’. The team ask that owners are sensitive to this prior to bringng your dog.

Is there seating at The Garden Theatre Festival in Bath?

Don’t fancy bringing your own chair? The team have you covered! Enjoy one of the deck chairs for £4.50 to save you the hassle. You can do this by selecting 'Deckchair' in the 'Add-ons' section when booking a ticket for a show.

What should you bring to The Garden Theatre Festival in Bath?

Please dress for the weather, even though you will be protected from the rain or sunshine, please dress accordingly - fancy dress encouraged!

You may bring your own chairs or blankets, or hire onsite.

Picnics are welcome, and there are baby changing areas available. Pushchairs are allowed, so the whole family can enjoy the festival with ease!

What is The Garden Theatre Festival in Bath?

The Garden Theatre Festival is Bath's only open-air theatre! Bring a chair, a picnic and your friends or family (or both!) and relax as you enjoy Bath's greatest summer theatre event. 

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King Arthur and the Holy Fail

The Garden Theatre Festival & The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure & medieval mayhem at the only open-air theatre in Bath!

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The Importance Of Being Earnest

Double identities, cucumber sandwiches & chaos - Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy brought gloriously to life!

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Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen’s classic tale gets the theatrical treatment you didn’t know it needed - proving that heartbreak was just as stylish in 1811 as it is now!

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The Big Bad Wolf

Join The Garden Theatre Festival for a brilliant high-energy show, bursting with live music, punk attitude, and plenty of serious silliness!

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