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01 May 2025
Bath celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen in 2025
From dressing up with fellow Jane Austen fans as one of her much-loved characters, learning more about Jane’s connection to Bath with special talks, tours and trails, exploring Bath locations used in screen adaptations of Jane’s novels, or staying at one of the city’s most luxurious hotels on a Jane Austen themed package, here Visit Bath highlights ways to celebrate 250 years of one of the world’s most renowned authors - follow in Jane’s footsteps and imagine the Regency-era Bath she vividly brought to life on the pages of her novels.
Festivals, Events, Performances and Exhibitions
The Jane Austen Festival 2025
Friday 12 – Sunday 21 September 2025
On 16 December 1775, Jane Austen was born in Hampshire. To celebrate this momentous year in Austen history, the Jane Austen Festival will be holding extra special events throughout 2025 and the September Festival. The Grand Regency Promenade will take place on Saturday 13 September.
Festival - 2025 - 250th Anniversary Year - Jane Austen Centre Bath
Jane Austen 2025 Balls
The Jane Austen Festival will hold three balls next year – a Persuasion nautical-themed ball on 31 May, followed by a Sanditon seaside-themed ball on 28 June, the first time the festival has hosted two summer balls in its history. The third will be a special Yuletide Birthday Ball on Saturday 13 December at the Pump Room Restaurant.
Festival - 2025 - 250th Anniversary Year - Jane Austen Centre Bath
The Jane Austen Centre
Learn about, dress like and even eat like Jane Austen at the interactive and immersive centre dedicated to the author, which looks at her life and the impact of Bath on her writing. No visit is complete without ‘Tea with Mr Darcy’ in the Regency Tea Room.
Regency Tea Room at The Jane Austen Centre - Visit Bath
'Austens at the Abbey' Exhibition & 'Austen After Hours' at Bath Abbey
5 April - 27 September 2025
In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th Birthday, Bath Abbey is presenting a new exhibition about Jane Austen and her family and the fascinating links between herself and the people commemorated in Bath Abbey.
The Abbey will also be running a special 'Austen After Hours' tour, with costumed guides bringing history to life as they introduce you to the 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you step back in time and experience the Abbey in a whole new way.
Austens at the Abbey Exhibition at Bath Abbey - Visit Bath
Austen After Hours at Bath Abbey - Visit Bath
Austen's Arcadia at Theatre Royal Bath
17 April 2025
Hear from Jane Tapley about Jane Austen's quiet life as an unmarried vicar's daughter, her personal struggle for independence, and how her novels finally gathered momentum and appreciation after her death.
Austen's Arcadia at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal Bath
5 - 9 August 2025
The world premiere stage adaptation of P.D. James’s best-selling novel comes to Bath this summer, a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue in Regency England.
Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Emma at Theatre Royal Bath
11 - 20 September 2025
The 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners.
Emma at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Illustrating Austen at The Holburne Museum
September 2025 – January 2026
The Holburne Museum will offer audiences the chance to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels. Centring around Austen’s stories and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen will demonstrate how our favourite characters came to life on the page and have evolved through the years, reflecting the changing times and new audiences.
The Holburne Museum
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Thursday 27 May 2025
Acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures. For these live, beautifully illustrated talks, Lucy discusses the world of the beloved author of timeless classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.
The Forum Bath : Lucy Worsley 25 (bathforum.co.uk)
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) at The Theatre Royal Bath
14-18 April 2025
Direct from its triumph in the West End, the award-winning Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate production.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
For more Jane Austen themed events, packages, tours, and food & drink experiences, being hosted in 2025 as part of the Jane Austen 250 celebrations, please visit Jane Austen's Bath & Austen 250 - Visit Bath.
Festivals, Events, Performances and Exhibitions
The Jane Austen Festival 2025
Friday 12 – Sunday 21 September 2025
On 16 December 1775, Jane Austen was born in Hampshire. To celebrate this momentous year in Austen history, the Jane Austen Festival will be holding extra special events throughout 2025 and the September Festival. The Grand Regency Promenade will take place on Saturday 13 September.
Festival - 2025 - 250th Anniversary Year - Jane Austen Centre Bath
Jane Austen 2025 Balls
The Jane Austen Festival will hold three balls next year – a Persuasion nautical-themed ball on 31 May, followed by a Sanditon seaside-themed ball on 28 June, the first time the festival has hosted two summer balls in its history. The third will be a special Yuletide Birthday Ball on Saturday 13 December at the Pump Room Restaurant.
Festival - 2025 - 250th Anniversary Year - Jane Austen Centre Bath
The Jane Austen Centre
Learn about, dress like and even eat like Jane Austen at the interactive and immersive centre dedicated to the author, which looks at her life and the impact of Bath on her writing. No visit is complete without ‘Tea with Mr Darcy’ in the Regency Tea Room.
Regency Tea Room at The Jane Austen Centre - Visit Bath
'Austens at the Abbey' Exhibition & 'Austen After Hours' at Bath Abbey
5 April - 27 September 2025
In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th Birthday, Bath Abbey is presenting a new exhibition about Jane Austen and her family and the fascinating links between herself and the people commemorated in Bath Abbey.
The Abbey will also be running a special 'Austen After Hours' tour, with costumed guides bringing history to life as they introduce you to the 18th century residents of Bath. From an American millionaire to an innkeeper, doctor, actor, and musician, their fascinating stories are all linked to the Austen family. Enjoy a drink as you step back in time and experience the Abbey in a whole new way.
Austens at the Abbey Exhibition at Bath Abbey - Visit Bath
Austen After Hours at Bath Abbey - Visit Bath
Austen's Arcadia at Theatre Royal Bath
17 April 2025
Hear from Jane Tapley about Jane Austen's quiet life as an unmarried vicar's daughter, her personal struggle for independence, and how her novels finally gathered momentum and appreciation after her death.
Austen's Arcadia at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal Bath
5 - 9 August 2025
The world premiere stage adaptation of P.D. James’s best-selling novel comes to Bath this summer, a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue in Regency England.
Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Emma at Theatre Royal Bath
11 - 20 September 2025
The 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners.
Emma at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
Illustrating Austen at The Holburne Museum
September 2025 – January 2026
The Holburne Museum will offer audiences the chance to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels. Centring around Austen’s stories and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen will demonstrate how our favourite characters came to life on the page and have evolved through the years, reflecting the changing times and new audiences.
The Holburne Museum
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Thursday 27 May 2025
Acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures. For these live, beautifully illustrated talks, Lucy discusses the world of the beloved author of timeless classics such as Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion.
The Forum Bath : Lucy Worsley 25 (bathforum.co.uk)
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) at The Theatre Royal Bath
14-18 April 2025
Direct from its triumph in the West End, the award-winning Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate production.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Theatre Royal Bath - Visit Bath
For more Jane Austen themed events, packages, tours, and food & drink experiences, being hosted in 2025 as part of the Jane Austen 250 celebrations, please visit Jane Austen's Bath & Austen 250 - Visit Bath.
