Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September 2026

Ten wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath

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Jane Austen Festival

If you would like to know what sorts of events take place during the annual Jane Austen Festival, click below to download our Festival leaflet.

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Jane Austen Festival Overview

The Jane Austen Festival in Bath is the largest and longest running Jane Austen Festival in the world. The first Jane Austen Festival in 2001 took place over a weekend at The Jane Austen Centre, Bath, and has since grown into a 10 day programme, drawing over 3500 people from around the world.

The festival begins with our Regency Costumed Promenade, which has been filling the streets of Bath with over 1000 people in Regency dress since 2004 and holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest gathering of people dressed in Regency costumes’. Full of bonnets, soldiers, and drummers the backdrop of Georgian Bath transports visitors back to the time of Jane Austen.

Throughout the 10 day festival, we welcome visitors to enjoy events inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen including: guided walks, costumed balls, theatrical performances, talks and much more!

Keeping the spirit of the festival alive in the Summer, we are also delighted to host the Jane Austen Festival Summer Ball in June, which creates an immersive experience for fans as you trace Jane Austen’s footsteps in the historic ballrooms of Bath.

Future Jane Austen Festival dates:

Festival Dates 2026 - Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September 2026

Festival Dates 2027 - Friday 10th to Sunday 19th September 2027

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2026 Festival

The 2026 Jane Austen Festival will take place between Friday 11th and Sunday the 20th of September.  Please click the link below to find out all about events as they are confirmed and announced.

The Summer and Yuletide Balls

The Jane Austen Festival holds two Summer Balls each year, one in May and one in June, and also a Yuletide Ball is held in December.

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