The Importance Of Being Earnest

at The Garden Theatre Festival
Bath Available from Thu 2 Jul to Sun 12 Jul

30% off with Family Tickets!

+ No booking fees

Book The Importance of Being Earnest tickets & enjoy Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy at the only open-air theatre in Bath

  • Experience Oscar Wilde’s most beloved comedy in Bath’s only open‑air theatre
  • A fast‑paced, laugh‑out‑loud production packed with mistaken identities and sharp‑witted banter
  • Performed live by the Garden Theatre Festival repertory company
  • Set in the beautiful gardens of the Holburne Museum
  • Don’t miss out - book now and secure your seats for this summer classic!

The Importance of Being Earnest at Holburne Museum

  • Dates: Thursday 2 July - Sunday 12 July 2026
  • Performance Times: 1:00pm & 7:00pm (selected dates)
  • Doors Open: 1 hour before each performance
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
  • Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, BA2 4DB

Double lives, cucumber sandwiches & classic British comedy

Meet Jack and Algernon, two charming bachelors with a terrible habit of inventing alter egos to escape dull obligations and pursue romance. Everything is delightfully deceptive - until they both fall for women with one essential requirement: their future husband must be named Earnest.

  • Oscar Wilde’s iconic comedy brought vibrantly to life outdoors
  • Quick‑fire dialogue, outrageous characters and the formidable Lady Bracknell
  • Bring your own blanket or chair, or hire a festival deck chair
  • Relax with a drink under a summer sunset in the museum gardens
  • All performances take place outdoors - come prepared for the weather

Full of charm, chaos and champagne‑sharp wit, The Importance of Being Earnest is a must‑see highlight of the Garden Theatre Festival 2026. Book now and enjoy one of Bath’s greatest summer theatre experiences. Tickets delivered instantly via email.

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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