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Avatar The Last Airbender in concert at Bath Forum

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Combining a live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual journey through fan-favourite moments from the animated series, shown on a full-size cinema screen. This special edition also features new surprises to experience the story in a new light, with creative touches made just for this performance; original dialogue and sound effects remain intact, while Zuckerman’s...

Outdoor Cinema at Westonbirt Arboretum

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Enjoy a memorable cinema in the surroundings of the arboretum on a giant outdoor screen. Pack a picnic, bring blankets or camping chairs; hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available on-site. 31 July Dirty Dancing (7:30pm); 1 August Encanto sing-a-long (1:30pm) and EPIC Elvis Presley in Concert (7:30pm); 2 August Room on the Broom...

Outdoor Cinema at Stourhead

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3 July: Dirty Dancing, the iconic love story filled with music, dance and movie magic; 4 July: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, experience the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before in a powerful and electrifying cinematic concert event; 5 July: Pride and Prejudice, the timeless romance on an open-air screen, set against a...

Kids Club at Little Theatre

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Weekly screenings of family classics and recent favourites, exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

Sparks half term camp at Prior Park College

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Learn about filmmaking, develop skills in directing, camera and photography, acting for screen, editing, production design and more whilst making your own productions. Suitable for ages 7-14 years.

Lights! Camera! Action! at Museum of Bath at Work

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Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well...

Christopher Frayling at The Holburne

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Ever since the dawn of the sound era, Hollywood studios have been producing spectacular feature films about the lives and achievements of the great visual artists, with a cast of characters including Charles Laughton as Rembrandt, Kirk Douglas as van Gogh, Charlton Heston as Michelangelo and Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo. The results – usually...

Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival at Burdall’s Yard

Set sail for fun with the Into the Depths film festival at Burdall’s Yard, 5–8 February. Family screenings of Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists and The Little Mermaid, plus crafts and archaeology activities. Pay What You Can tickets.



A small but growing Bath-based film festival that celebrates the links between archaeology and heritage in cinema.  The festival ‘Into the Depths’ explores nautical archaeology in partnership with the Nautical Archaeology Society, Time Team, and several Bath Museums. There will be film screenings, crafts and sea shanty sessions. 7 February: Pirates In An Adventure with...

Up Late: film, fashion, fans! at The Holburne

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Drop in creative workshop to make your own Zandra Rhodes-inspired padel fan, enjoy music from the Up Late All Stars and find out more about Fragile Fans from the collection and what it takes to conserve them.

Up Late: Don McCullin at The Holburne

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Including a screening of the film The Road to Palmyra, a documentary which follows historian Dan Cruickshank and photographer Don McCullin into war-torn Syria on a mission to document the cultural destruction wrought by Islamic State. Free but booking is required. The Collection galleries will also be open and reduced admission to temporary exhibitions.

BANFF Mountain Film Festival at Komedia

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Featuring a new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography. Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film...

Sparks summer camp at Prior Park College

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Learn about filmmaking, develop skills in directing, camera and photography, acting for screen, editing, production design and more whilst making your own productions. Suitable for ages 7-14 years.

Toddler Time at the Little Theatre

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For preschool children and their parents or carers. Free for accompanying adults; no adult unaccompanied by a toddler will be admitted.

Craft Club Screenings at The Little

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Enjoy a classic film while you knit, crochet, stitch, scrapbook or relax with fellow creatives; no messy paints please! The lights will remain on low so you can keep an eye on your project and a few spare supplies will be available. 23 November: Tortoro; 7 December: Elf

Disney in Concert at Bath Forum

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Your favourite characters and music from across the Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue come to life to create a cinematic concert experience. Performed by a live symphony orchestra, beloved songs and scores are combined into exciting new medleys and suites, creating an unexpected and thrilling journey of music and animation that only Disney can deliver....

The Polar Express at The Forum

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Step on board to have your ticket stamped by the station masters and journey to the North Pole on the Polar Express. An interactive film event with hot chocolate, ice cream and more. Come wearing your pyjamas! Screenings at 2pm and 5:30pm.

Children’s Christmas Movie Party at the Civic Centre, Trowbridge

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Festive afternoon with a screening of the Polar Express, which follows a young boy on an extraordinary adventure where a mysterious midnight train invites him to rediscover the magic of believing. Ticket includes popcorn on arrival and in addition, the tuck shop will also be open with a selection of snacks and refreshments. All children...

Adventure Cinema at Bowood House





With seven screenings across the three days there is something for everyone from entertaining the children in the daytime, to enjoying musical movie magic into the night. 23 May 730pm: Dirty Dancing (12); 24 May 130pm Moana 2 (U), 630pm Queen Outdoor Cinema Spectacular (12); 25 May 11am The Gruffalo/Stick Man (U), 3pm Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration...

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