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Over four weeks in May and June Bath Festivals welcomes a host of authors, poets, historians, comedians and world-class musicians to the city in celebration of music and books.

Bath Restaurant Week is back for its second year, serving up a full week of flavour from 17 to 24 March 2026. 

The Bath Safe Bus is delighted to announce that the University of Bath has renewed its £10,000 sponsorship for another year, reinforcing its commitment to student wellbeing and night‑time safety across the city.

YTL Live has today announced Aviva as the new partner of Bristol’s 20,000 capacity indoor arena, marking a major milestone in the delivery of one of Europe’s most ambitious live entertainment venues.

HM The Queen gave her royal stamp of approval to community play David Copperfield: A Life, and announced the name of the Theatre Royal's planned fringe-style community venue. 

Bath Restaurant Week is back for its second year from 17 - 24 March 2026, but before the city dives into eight days of culinary delights, all eyes will be on the Royal Crescent for the thrilling Bath Waiters’ Race.

There’s lots for families to enjoy at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath this February Half Term holiday.

The much-loved Bath Boules festival has launched with a bang, returning to the city from 2 - 5 July 2026.

Government, transport, and business leaders have welcomed the West’s ambition for an interconnected transport network and investment in buses, rail, mass transit, active travel, and streets and places.

The West of England Mayor and council leaders have today unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region.

A Bristol and Bath tour guide has reached the finalist stages for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award for 2026, with a public vote for the winner opening on 9 February. 

VisitEngland has today (9 February) launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition with voting open to the public.