Garden Theatre Festival at The Holburne Museum

Enjoy an unforgettable summer of open-air theatre as the Garden Theatre Festival returns to the beautiful gardens of The Holburne Museum.

The Garden Theatre Festival returns to The Holburne Museum for its sixth year, transforming the museum's gardens into Bath's only purpose-built open-air theatre festival.

Enjoy three outstanding productions from the festival's in-house repertory company, including The Importance of Being Earnest, Sense & Sensibility and The Big Bad Wolf. Expect witty storytelling, live music and unforgettable performances in a relaxed outdoor setting. The festival features covered seating, deck chairs, a garden bar and the option to bring your own picnic, blankets or camping chairs, making it the perfect summer evening out. Dogs are welcome too.

Whether you're a theatre lover or looking for a unique outdoor experience, the Garden Theatre Festival offers something for audiences of all ages throughout July.

• Date: Thursday 2 July – Sunday 26 July 2026

• Time: Various performances throughout the festival

• Venue: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB

• Price: Tickets from £15 (see organiser website for performance pricing).