Bath Forum
Bath Forum, Bath, hosts 9 upcoming events between 15 Oct 2026 and 4 Jun 2027, with tickets from £63.36. Stalls from £80.35, Circle from £83.33.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across October 2026 – June 2027, Bath Forum hosts 9 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Cabaret Voltaire, Russell Howard, Alison Moyet, Paul Smith, and Delta Goodrem. Tickets currently start from £63.36.
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Upcoming Events at Bath Forum
How much are tickets at Bath Forum?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 9 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| Stalls | £80.35 | 9 |
| Circle | £83.33 | 2 |
What time do doors open at Bath Forum?
The primary entrance is located on St James's Parade. Queue arrangements are typically managed along the pavement. Standard bag search procedures are in place upon entry.
Most upcoming dates start at 19:30 (4 of 9 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Bath Forum: Layout, History & Architecture
The Bath Forum, constructed in 1934, exemplifies the Art Deco style of its era. Originally designed as a large Odeon cinema, the building retains much of its cinematic grandeur, featuring a distinctive proscenium arch and a spacious interior volume. The main auditorium typically accommodates approximately 1,600 seated patrons or up to 2,000 for standing-only events. Seating is primarily arranged across a large, raked stalls area, which is frequently cleared for general admission standing, alongside a substantial tiered balcony offering elevated views.
Sightlines within the auditorium are generally clear from the balcony, although standing events in the stalls can naturally obscure views for those positioned further from the stage. The acoustics, inherent to a large hall initially conceived for film projection, are expansive. While the space is not inherently "dead," it can exhibit a natural reverberation that necessitates precise sound reinforcement. For live music, clarity is heavily reliant on a well-tuned PA system to manage the room's natural characteristics effectively, ensuring an articulate sound profile for both amplified performances and spoken word events.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Entry to the venue is managed efficiently from the main doors on St James's Parade, typically leading into a functional foyer space that includes bar facilities for pre-show and interval refreshments. For standing-room concerts, the main floor can become quite dense, fostering an energetic crowd atmosphere directly in front of the stage. Conversely, the tiered balcony offers a more composed viewing experience with uninterrupted sightlines across the performance area. With 9 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £63.36. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Cabaret Voltaire on 15th October 2026.