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Bath Carnival

Sydney Gardens, Sydney Place, Bath, BA2 6NH
  • Bath Carnival 2024
  • Bath Carnival
  • Photo credit: Lucy Baker Photography
  • Bath Carnival
  • Bath Carnival
  • Bath Carnival

About

Bath Carnival 2026 promises an unforgettable day of colour, creativity, and community spirit as it returns to Sydney Gardens on Saturday 11 July.

This free family festival will bring together an eclectic mix of entertainment for all ages, featuring two stages of live music, independent food and drink, and a vibrant array of walkabout acts, puppetry, dance performances, and face painting.

The highlight of the event—the carnival procession—will see over 1,000 performers take to the streets, showcasing local residents alongside professional carnival artists.

Spectators can expect a mesmerising display of samba bands, Rio-style dancers, stilt walkers, and spectacular costumes, creating an atmosphere like no other.

 

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information on how to get here using public transport, visit TravelWest.info
Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

Facilities

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Picnic area

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Event

Payment Methods

  • Free Entry

Opening Times

Season (11 July 2026)

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