Until April 16

Leo Robinson: The Infinity Card
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff

For his first major solo exhibition in Wales, Leo Robinson, presents oracles, musical scores and objects that explore a speculative future. In this, new belief systems for the cultivation of self-knowledge have been rebuilt and reimagined, as an act of healing, from the destructive legacies of colonialism.
chapter.org/whats-on

Until April 16

Eve Harker | Textile nature
Milsom Place, Bath

Local artist Eve Harker showcases a selection of distinctive textiles artworks exclusively in Milsom Place. Eve works with found and re-used textiles, using crochet and weavings to make colourful, layered, tactile sculptures that reflect organic forms.
milsomplace.co.uk

Until April 19

A Year in the Life of Chew Stoke Village
Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol

In 1992 Martin Parr immersed himself in the rural Somerset village of Chew Stoke, situated on the outskirts of Bristol, where he spent a year documenting village life. This resulted in an early Parr body of social documentary photography and was originally a commission for The Telegraph Magazine, which featured the project over 16 pages and an exhibition of the work was held at the Chew Stoke village hall. This will be the first time the work has been shown in 30 years and the exhibition brings together an archive wall featuring over 250 images from the project alongside large exhibition prints.
martinparrfoundation.org

Until May 1

The RWA Photo Season
Royal West of England, Bristol

The RWA Photo Open celebrates contemporary photographic practice in all its forms. This Open Call exhibition invited submissions from artists and photographers, at any stage of their careers, who create photographic work or explore the nature of photography in their work. Often side-lined as a significant artform, the Photo Open aims to showcase the sheer quality and range of photographic work being produced by photographers and artists across the UK and abroad now.
rwa.org.uk

Until May 1

Jem Southam: A Bend In The River
Royal West of England, Bristol

The RWA presents a special exhibition by leading Bristol-born photographer Jem Southam. Southam is known for his diligently observed landscape photography documenting subtle changes in an environment over time, often photographing his surroundings in the South West of England.
rwa.org.uk

Until May 4

Spotlight Talks: ‘Rodney Graham. Getting it Together in the Country’
Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Bruton

Discover Hauser & Wirth Somerset’s free, drop-in talks exploring the life and work of artist Rodney Graham, led by members of their gallery team. Taking place every Thursday, these talks are open to all, with no advance booking necessary.
hauserwirth.com

Until May 7

Spotlight Talks: ‘The New Bend’
Hauser and With Somerset, Bruton

Discover Hauser & Wirth's free, drop-in talks exploring the work featured in their exhibition, ‘The New Bend’, curated by Legacy Russell. Led by members of their gallery team, these talks are open to all, with no advance booking necessary.
hauserwirth.com

Until June 3

Revolution, Propaganda, Art: Printmaking in Modern China
The Museum of East Asian Art, Bath

The exhibition showcases a series of prints selected from Muban Educational Trust’s collection of over 6,000 and tells the story of China’s twentieth-century wars, revolution and rejuvenation.
meaa.org.uk

March 7 - April 1

Inhabit
Ilminster Arts Centre

Textile collective The Brunel Broderers exhibit under the title Inhabit. For some, this suggests the physical occupation of place. For others, it evokes ideas around reflection or memory.
ilminsterartscentre.com

March 10 + 11

The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair
Bath Pavilion

Heralding spring in Bath, the celebrated Bath Decorative Antiques Fair returns to The Pavilion with a bevy of regular and debut exhibitors who will deck their stands to surprise and enchant with alluring decorative and country house furniture and accessories for the home and garden.
bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk

March 11 - July 4

America in Crisis
American Museum & Gardens, Bath

A major American photography exhibition exploring social change in the US through the lens of a diverse group of artists, in an exciting new partnership with the Saatchi Gallery, London.
americanmuseum.org

March 19 - May 19

Mother
SERCHIA Gallery, Bristol

SERCHIA presents Mother - an exhibition by Ada Marino, Angela Shaffer, Jade Carr Daley, Jessa Fairbrother, Jip Van de Beek, Julie Scheurweghs, Lindley Warren Mickunas, Safia Mirzai, Shona Morgan, and Vincent Ferrané.
serchiagallery.square.site

March 28 - April 30

Art as Therapy
Milsom Place, Bath

This display of artwork, featuring an eclectic mix of artistic mediums by mainly local artists, accompanies the show in the central gallery of the Royal United Hospital, as part of the art and design programme Art at the Heart of the RUH. The aim of the exhibition is to help promote conversations concerning ‘Art as Therapy’ as well as raising an awareness of the wonderful work of the Bath Mind charity.
milsomplace.co.uk

March 21 + 22

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Komedia, Bath

The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 19

Mother’s Day Out
American Museum & Gardens, Bath

Enjoy a wonderful walk in the springtime gardens with thousands of daffodils in bloom and choose the Mother’s Day menu at the new American Garden Deli (with optional Prosecco).
americanmuseum.org

March 17

St Patrick’s Day Dinner
Roth Bar & Grill, Bruton

Celebrate Irish heritage and culture with guest chef Philip Coulter. For this special dinner with an Irish twist, Philip will be showcasing the best of Ireland’s culinary heritage, from soda bread to stew, and oysters from the north and south shores of the country.
rothbarandgrill.co.uk

March 20

Yoga & Wellbeing Morning
American Museum & Gardens, Bath

Take time for self-care with a nourishing morning of yoga and meditation. Each month, explore a seasonal theme with two yoga sessions, guided meditation and a healthy brunch.
americanmuseum.org

March 21

Spring Equinox Gathering
Greyfield Wood, High Littleton

Gather at dusk to be present with the changing season, pausing to notice the balance of the light and dark hours. Celebrate as a woodland community with fireside music, poems, stories and more.
bookwhen.com

March 31

Evening Woodland Yoga & Meditation
Greyfield Wood, High Littleton

Fireside yoga and meditation between the roundhouse and a lovely beech and sweet chestnut grove, providing inspiration and connection to the woodland. Simple poses to reach all parts of the body and mind.
bookwhen.com

March 6

Uproar!
Komedia, Bath

Komedia Bath and Bath Mencap present Uproar! Bath’s first club night for adults with learning disabilities. The night offers a safe, relaxed and fun environment for adults with learning disabilities and their families and friends to cut loose and dance like nobody’s watching!
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 10

Etheridge & Garrick
Ilminster Arts Centre

The combination of celebrated and eclectic guitarist John Etheridge and Chris Garrick, who is now undoubtedly one of the world’s top violinists, is always a very special brew.
ilminsterartscentre.com

March 11

Viva Vocals
Burdall’s Yard, Bath

Viva Vocals is a non-auditioned, female voices community choir from Corsham, directed by John Sandford and accompanied by Michelle Howarth on keyboards. Their strapline is ‘Sing Yourself Happy’ and that is what they strive to achieve at each practice and concert opportunity.
burdallsyard.co.uk

March 14

Big Band Jazz Night
Komedia, Bath

The University of Bath Big Band will be performing their annual Jazz Night at Komedia. Come along for some insane music and a few drinks.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 18

Sober Sundays
Burdall’s Yard, Bath

Taking the nonchalant vocals of Mac Miller and energising them with the ever changing sound of Steely Dan, Sober Sundays bring an exciting but intimate presence to the stage. This newly formed alternative-indie Bath-based band has already supported acts such as Sigala and The Manatees while ricocheting across stages around the south-west. Frontman Finn Hustler depicts scenes of adolescent escapades and household hassles.
burdallsyard.co.uk

March 19

The 7 Hills Spring Festival 2023
Komedia, Bath

After curating last year’s Americana Fest, The 7 Hills returns for its third year in an exciting, new reincarnation at Komedia, cementing its grassroots ethos of providing a platform for exceptional local artists to share stages with some of those finest working today.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 24

The Dunwells
Burdall’s Yard, Bath

Fans from around the country flocked to Burdall’s Yard last year and raved about the talented duo’s first gig in Bath. Treating their audience to a mix of old favourites and new tracks, The Dunwells received a rapturous response and are eager to return to Burdall’s Yard in the spring.
burdallsyard.co.uk

March 29

Jacob Smith - ‘Sit A While With Me’ Single Launch
Komedia, Bath

Jacob Smith is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Bath. His sound encompasses a range of genres and styles, and his songs are marked out by their heartfelt melodies and worshipful lyrics.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 30

Police Dog Hogan
Komedia, Bath

‘Brilliant’ song-writing, ‘sensational’ harmonies, ‘fantastic’ musicianship, ‘joyous’ live performances – just a fraction of the accolades gathered by Police Dog Hogan at their ‘now-legendary’ live gigs. The seven-piece outfit has been attracting similar reviews for more than ten years.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 31

Zoe Schwarz - Blue Commotion
Ilminster Arts Centre

Expect an exciting evening of refreshed blues with eclectic arrangements, virtuosic playing and vocal prowess. Strong catchy riffs and exciting grooves, they mix old school tradition with contemporary verve and sophistication.
ilminsterartscentre.com

Until April 30

Daffodil Month
American Museum & Gardens, Bath

Experience the sensational beauty of 60,000 daffodils in bloom during March and April, with waves of different varieties across the contemporary and historic gardens and the grounds around the Museum.
americanmuseum.org

March 1

Thirty years in a hire car: Jeremy Whittle's True Tales of the Tour de France
Burdall’s Yard, Bath

The Guardian's Tour de France correspondent Jeremy Whittle joins us for a night of illuminating and entertaining cycling conversation. Jeremy has reported on all of the major stories in world cycling over the last 30 years and had close-to dealings with all the sport's big names, from Lance Armstrong to Tadej Pogacar via Bradley Wiggins. Jeremy was one of the founders of Procycling magazine and, alongside his acclaimed, often hard-hitting books, has been a mainstay of BBC Five Live's Bespoke podcast.
burdallsyard.co.uk

March 16

Dried Flower Cloud workshop with Blomme
Hidden Store, Bath

Learn to construct your very own floating flower cloud using dried flowers with Nicole from Blomme. Under Nicole's careful instruction, learn to make your own unique dried flower art to hang forever in your home. Adorn a window, hang from a high ceiling or elevate a cosy nook or alcove space. A wonderful item to bring home for Mother's Day, an experience to gift to a mother needing some time to get creative, or an activity to share in together.
hiddenstore.co.uk

March 20

LGBT Bible Survival Guide
Bath Spa Locksbrook Campus

An exploration of some of the Bible verses frequently used against LGBTQ+ individuals and explore alternative inclusive interpretations as well as hidden queer stories. Free entry, booking essential.
bathspa.ac.uk

March 21

The Claridge Lecture: Professor Sarah Churchwell
American Museum & Gardens

Famous journalist and American author, Professor Sarah Churchwell, will be giving the Claridge Lecture connected to the new photography exhibition America in Crisis at the American Museum & Gardens.
americanmuseum.org

March 23

Haile Selassie: I said, Can you hear us?
Bath Spa Newton Park Campus

Join Ras Benji, Rastafari historian and project manager of Fairfield House to learn about HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I's enduring legacy in the city of Bath, and the unfulfilled potential in our local area, nationally and internationally.
bathspa.ac.uk

March 24

Intersectionality and Allyship with Tash Thomas
Bath Spa Newton Park Campus

Tash Thomas leads this session based on understanding how the intersections or multiple identities can impact us and our experience. Delegates will also be given tools that they can use in their everyday as well as developing their own action plan towards allyship.
bathspa.ac.uk

March 31

Elizabeth Day Talks to Andi Oliver
Komedia, Bath

In conversation with good friend Andi Oliver, for this exclusive Bath event, Elizabeth Day will unpick the significance and evolution of friendship to celebrate the publication of her new book Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict. From ghosting to frenemies, to social media and communication styles, to the impact of seismic life events, Elizabeth and Andi will leave no stone unturned as they explore friendships of all shapes and sizes.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 1 + 2

Russell Howard and Friends
Komedia, Bath

Join Russell Howard for a unique night of work-in-progress stand-up, alongside some of his favourite comedians. A rare opportunity to see one of the most successful comedians in the country working up brand new material.
komedia.co.uk/bath

Until March 4

You Bury Me
Bristol Old Vic

This story is about a city. A city of exhaust fumes, drunken phone calls, first kisses, hysteria, sweat and laughter. Cairo. Coming of age in the aftermath of the Arab Spring, six young Egyptians navigate friendship, loss and secret Grindr dates in the city that made them.
bristololdvic.org.uk

Until March 4

Noughts And Crosses
Theatre Royal, Bath

Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world. Adapted from the story which inspired the hit BBC TV drama series.
theatreroyal.org.uk

Until March 18

Charlotte & Theodore
Ustinov Studio, Bath

Cancel culture, gender politics, trans rights, online abuse and power struggles are all at play on a university campus which is more like a battleground, where every well-intentioned thought and deed can have unexpected and long-lasting consequences.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 3 - 19

Elevate Festival
Theatre Royal, Bath

140 Participants, 27 Companies, 15 Days, one Festival. There's never been a more important time for grass-roots theatre, so get in on the action.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 5

WIG!
Komedia, Bath

Bath's long running premier drag cabaret is back again for it's first show of 2023! Returning to Komedia, join the fabulous host MOTHER as she guides you through a night of the absolute best in local and world famous drag talent.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 7 - 11

Tender Napalm by Philip Ridley
The Alma Theatre Tavern, Clifton

Memory and imagination haunt a couple fractured by love, lust and loss. Ridley's poetic language is brutal, honest and provocative. Intimate theatre in the intimate Alma.
wearemisplaced.com

March 7 - 18

The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Theatre Royal, Bath

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 11 - April 1

Waldo's Circus of Magic & Terror
Bristol Old Vic

Come one, come all to spectacular new musical Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror. Under the twinkling stars of the big top, sensational circus, powerful magic and electrifying music combine to tell a poignant story of courage, resistance and love.
bristololdvic.org.uk

March 12

Jodie Mitchell and Helen Bauer
Komedia, Bath

As seen on Live at The Apollo and star of ITV2, BBC Three, Dave, Comedy Central and Radio 4 Helen Bauer presents a work in progress show of her new thoughts and feelings on pretty much everything. OFFIE Award winning ‘brilliant…natural comic’ (Guardian) John Travulva critiques his best-known tick-box character: queer, non-binary, neurodiverse class-straddler Jodie Mitchell, who’s written on Sex Education and appeared on Comedy Central Live.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 15

Comedy Drag Bingo with Charlie Hides from Ru Paul's Drag Race
Komedia, Bath

After selling out all over the UK, Charlie Hides is bringing his shiny balls to Bath. An outrageously fun event hosted by internationally famous Drag Queen Charlie Hides with stand-up comedy, games and camp prizes to be won!
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 16

Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy'd!
Komedia, Bath

Having sold every ticket available at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe and being listed as one of the top 40 best reviewed comedy shows, star of the viral Greeters Guild online series (over a million followers across all platforms) Troy Hawke brings his new show ‘Sigmund Troy’d!’ on tour!
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 20

Priya Hall and Olga Koch
Komedia, Bath

Olga Koch: Star of Mock the Week, QI and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Olga Koch, got a master's degree and she won't shut up about it (for an hour, tops). Priya Hall: A show by stand-up comedian Priya Hall about how she burned her whole life to the ground for a laugh and has been living in a state of perpetual chaos ever since.
komedia.co.uk/bath

March 20 - 25

The Commitments
Bristol Hippodrome

Based on the BAFTA award-winning film, adapted from the iconic novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself, and directed by Andrew Linnie, this smash-hit production stars Coronation Street legend Nigel Pivaro. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Mustang Sally and more.
atgtickets.com

March 21

Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist
Theatre Royal, Bath

From Seamas Carey (creator of The Reason Why podcast), comes the controversial sell-out comedy show on identity, second homes, xenophobia and bagpipes. Cornwall is at a tipping point. House prices soar, the population shifts, tensions rise. Some people see it as a separate nation; others see it as a prime holiday destination and playground for the rich.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 21 - 25

Heathers The Musical
Theatre Royal, Bath

Following two smash hit West End seasons, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 24

Learning To Fly
Theatre Royal, Bath

Learning To Fly tells the story of a remarkable friendship James made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street. It's about connection, no matter what the obstacles; about love's eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal. It's also about her last wish: to get high once before she dies. Uplifting big hearted and hilarious.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 26

Snapshot: Dorothy Coleborn School of Dance
Theatre Royal, Bath

A celebration of an incredible 100 years at The Dorothy Coleborn School of Dancing, remembering the most memorable dances since 1920 to the present day, cleverly intertwined with current choreography.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 27 - April 1

The Shawshank Redemption
Theatre Royal, Bath

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 30 - April 1

The Glove Thief
Theatre Royal, Bath

The year is 1549. Stitching with a needle, a group of women sew elaborate tapestries. Their rhythm is slow and gentle, but the threads they use have the power to change their own lives and the whole course of English history.
theatreroyal.org.uk

March 26 - April 16

Bath Comedy Festival
Venues across Bath

Bath Comedy Festival has grown in scale year on year, and Bath is now widely recognised as a centre for comedy and a key date on the annual comedy calendar.
bathcomedy.com