Jane Austen Festival
When11–20 September 2026
WhereAssembly Rooms and various venues, Bath city centre, BA1 2QH Bath
TypeHistorical festival
A ten-day celebration of the author and Regency Bath, centred on the city where Jane Austen once lived. Highlights include the Grand Regency Costumed Promenade, which holds a world record for the largest gathering of people in Regency dress, along with costumed balls, guided walks, talks and theatrical performances. The Georgian streets fill with people in period costume each September.
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