How to celebrate Bath Carnival 2024 ?

Bath Carnival returns this year on Saturday, July 13. Parade, concerts, actvities and afterparty, discover all the events organized to celebrate this day. The festivities kick off at 10am and last until the end of the night. 

And to make sure you don't miss a thing of Bath, hop on our buses and set off on a tour of the city. You can also discover the history of cinema and film locations in Bath, or follow in the foosteps of the famous novelist Jane Austen, with Tootwalk, our audio-guided walking tour service. 

What events are planned for the Bath Carnival?

The Bath Carnival prepared several great events to make this day special: the party in the park, the carnival procession and the after party at Komedia.

Party at Sydney Gardens

In addition to the street performances, the annual party returns to Sydney Gardens from 10am to 10pm. For the occasion, you can access a range of free, fun festival-themed activities for adults, children and families.

The festival will welcome numerous artists and offer a diverse musical program. You'll also be able to enjoy a selection of delicious food and drink from independant traders' stalls. 

Children are not forgotten! The totally awesome Super Pirates are organising an action-packed play area with giant inflatables, messy games, strolling and group games.

How to get there ?

Green route: hop off at stop E - Great Pulteney Street/Holburne Museum or at stop F - Beckford Road

Carnival Procession

The Carnival procession will start at Bath Recreation Ground at 3pm and make its way through the City until 5.30pm.

Each year over 1200 people perform along the procession route with hundreds of professional carnival performers joining forces with local schools, clubs and community groups to create a huge collaborative performance that takes over the entire city centre.

Alongside hundreds of drummers and dancers, for this 10th anniversary, you will see giant puppets, eco-sound systems, wonderful school and community group performances, professional carnival costumes and pedal-powered structures.

The organisers are opening up their enormous collection of costumes to the public. So you can hire your own costume and get dressed up on Carnival day. The funds raised from the hire costs will help them maintain their stock, store them safely throughout the year and organise more community workshops so they can keep growing their collection.

How to get there ?

Green route: hop off at stop D - Laura Fountain

Official After Party at Komedia

The party moves to the live entertainment venue: Komedia. This place is the winner of the Best Venue in the South West of England & Wales - for comedy, music, cabaret, club nights and home to the Krater Comedy Club.

The party will start at 11 pm until late. The price is £7 when booked in advance.

You will be able to enjoy your night with the sound of live percussion and DJ sets.

How to get there ?

Green route: hop off at stop B - Terrace Walk

Red route: hop off at stop 7 - Westgate Buildings

There's so much to do in Bath, so why not make the most of your visit? Check out our selection of ideas for exploring the city. Explore Bath's neighbourhoods on foot with our self-guided walking tours available on the Tootbus app with the Tootwalk feature.