The Forum – Bath

    Situated in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath – The Forum is a stunning Art Deco ex-super cinema built in 1934.

    The Heritage City is an indisputable world class leader in the field of historical architecture. But even the longest-established residents are aware that, away from the iconic heritage trail, there’s always a new old treasure to discover – and The Forum is one such hidden gem.

    Having opened its doors to the public as a cinema in 1934, this remarkable venue celebrates its 80th birthday in May 2014. The cinema remained in operation until 1969 and the building has since accommodated a bingo hall and a dance school before Bath City Church took the building over in 1989. “Many people don’t realise that The Forum is Bath’s biggest venue and the third largest seated auditorium in the south west of England,” says Daniel Hogston, who is justifiably proud of managing this unique venture. But for many years, the building was overlooked, unloved and allowed to slip into a state of careworn disarray. “When Bath City Church took The Forum over, it had been allowed to crumble into a sorry state of disrepair,” says Dan. “Thankfully, the church restored it to its former glory and recently set up a company called Bath Forum Ltd to manage the venue and deliver a new programme of events and to look at refurbishment as an ongoing project”.

    Today, The Forum represents a true reflection of typical Art Deco-era splendour including lacquered wood fixtures and fittings and gold-leafed flourishes all subtly vying for your attention. In the elegant auditorium, the iconic green cinema seats offer a spacious, luxurious audience experience.

    Upcoming Events at The Forum - Bath

    The Musical Box

    Performs Genesis Live 1973

    The Forum – Bath

    23 Apr 2025

    The Musical Box perform Genesis Live, the original 1973 show, including songs from Nursery Cryme,...

    The James Brown Experience

    A tribute to the King of Funk

    The Forum – Bath

    18 Oct 2025

    Relive the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy. Get involved in the movement as you watch high-octane dance numbers, heart wrenching ballads and timeless classics that have inspired generations of musicians and activists alike to get on the good foot and Say It Loud!

    Madama Butterfly

    2025

    The Forum – Bath

    3 Apr 2025

    Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv...

    Lost in Music

    One Night At The Disco

    The Forum – Bath

    20 Feb 2025

    Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...

    Sara Pascoe

    I Am A Strange Gloop

    The Forum – Bath

    1 Nov 2025

    Sara Pascoe says Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so...

    Sue, Matt and Phil Live!

    The Reunion Tour

    The Forum – Bath

    5 Mar 2025

    The gang are back together.Sue, Matt and Phil Live!The Reunion Tour.A quiz with sporting legends....

    James Martin Live

    Plus Special Guests

    The Forum – Bath

    4 Mar 2025

    Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new live...

    Aljaz & Janette

    A Night to Remember

    The Forum – Bath

    17 May 2025

    A night to Remember

    Lions and Tigers and Bears

    with Gordon Buchanan

    The Forum – Bath

    11 Mar 2025

    Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with...

    What’s love got to do with it

    A Tribute to Tina Turner

    The Forum – Bath

    11 Jul 2025

    The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

    Sir Ranulph Fiennes

    Living Dangerously

    The Forum – Bath

    15 Apr 2025

    Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure

    Lost in Music

    One Night At The Disco

    The Forum – Bath

    22 Feb 2025

    Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...
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