Live Music Venues in Bath

• Cap. 789
• Live Music & Comedy Club

Housed within a beautifully restored Grade II listed former cinema, this award-winning destination is the premier mid-sized entertainment venue in Bath. It hosts a vibrant weekly program of touring music acts, major stand-up comedy, club nights, and community events, supported by full kitchen services and bars.

Live music:

4-5 nights a week

Genres:

Comedy, Rock, Pop, Indie, Jazz, Electronic

Access:

Full ground level step-free access, lift to balcony, accessible toilets, hearing loops.

• Cap. 1640
• Art Deco Concert Hall

A magnificent and striking 1,640-seat venue, originally opened in 1934 as a luxury Art Deco cinema. It stands as Bath's largest indoor performance venue, showcasing an impressive lineup of national and international touring musicians, major orchestral concerts, choral shows, and high-profile stand-up comedy specials.

Live music:

1-2 times a week

Genres:

Classical, Orchestral, Rock, Pop, Blues, Tributes

Access:

Dedicated accessible seating areas, flat street entrance, induction loop system available.

• Cap. 220
• Underground Music Club

A legendary, world-renowned independent music venue that tragically entered liquidation and closed permanently in December 2023 due to extreme financial pressures. Over its iconic 45-year history, it launched legendary acts like Oasis, Radiohead, and The Cure, remaining an indelible pillar of UK music history.

Live music:

None (Closed)

Genres:

Indie, Rock, Punk, Alternative, Metal

Access:

Extremely limited; historic basement venue accessed solely via a steep flight of stairs.

• Cap. 120
• Arts Centre & Performance Space

A highly dynamic, community-centric arts and performance incubator situated inside a wonderfully converted historic brewery cellar. Operating as a non-profit hub, it schedules regular live acoustic sessions, classical showcases, theatrical productions, comedy workshops, and local visual art exhibitions in a wonderfully unique, stone-vaulted setting.

Live music:

Weekly events

Genres:

Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Classical, Spoken Word

Access:

Fully accessible ground floor performance spaces with dedicated accessible restroom facilities.

• Cap. 300
• Multipurpose Club & Restaurant

Set inside a sprawling, beautifully stylized former old bakery, this sophisticated destination offers a premium cocktail bar, full restaurant, and an underground club space. It is highly celebrated for hosting premier live soul, funk, and jazz musicians alongside curated DJ sets on weekends.

Live music:

Thursday to Saturday

Genres:

Soul, Funk, Jazz, R&B, House, Disco

Access:

Good ground floor access for dining; club area is down stairs without direct elevator.

• Cap. 150
• Cider Pub & Live Music Venue

A vibrant and energetic meeting spot specializing in artisan, house-fermented ciders and giant square pizzas. The venue features a bustling, rustic interior and an upper terrace, hosting weekly live acoustic acts, lively local cover bands, and weekend DJ sets that draw a spirited crowd.

Live music:

1-2 times a week

Genres:

Acoustic, Pop, Cover Bands, Rock

Access:

Split-level interior layout with step-free access available to the main bar area.

• Cap. 80
• Historic Pub & Music Room

In addition to its legendary pub status, this historic venue acts as an intimate, essential hub for live roots music. It schedules regular weekly traditional Irish jam sessions, intimate acoustic folk acts, and Gypsy jazz performances, providing a brilliantly atmospheric, close-up musical experience.

Live music:

3-4 nights a week

Genres:

Folk, Traditional Irish, Acoustic, Jazz, Americana

Access:

Ground floor bar area is fully accessible; upper music space has step access.

• Cap. 150
• Community Arts Centre

Widely acclaimed as one of the finest, most acoustically perfect small independent performance spaces in the region. Housed in a beautifully converted former chapelry, it features a fully licensed organic cafe and hosts a top-tier calendar of acoustic folk, classic blues, progressive roots, and intimate theatre.

Live music:

3-4 times a week

Genres:

Folk, Blues, Roots, Acoustic, Rock, Spoken Word

Access:

Excellent level street access throughout, dedicated accessible seating, accessible toilet.