A citywide celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture & heritage

The rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated during five weeks of activity in a citywide campaign – the first of its kind – as iconic venues and cultural institutions join forces for Queer Bath 2025.

Running from 26 May to 30 June, Queer Bath is supported by a growing coalition of Bath’s leading heritage sites, museums and creative organisations. The initiative brings together events and fresh interpretations of collections – all rooted in authenticity, research and co-creation with LGBTQ+ communities.

The campaign emerged from the success of Holburne Pride in 2024, devised by the Holburne Future Collective, the museum’s young adult volunteers with support from Bath Arts Collective. Since then, the vision has been developed collaboratively by the Holburne, Bath Arts Collective and Nik Jovčić-Sas and Remy Melee from WIG! (Bath’s queer cabaret), working together to shape the programme and partnerships that underpin Queer Bath.

Events at the American Museum & Gardens:

26 May – Rainbow Family Community Day

3 June – Spring Talk – The History and Legacy of New York City’s Stonewall Rising

Jan English, Collections and Public Engagement Director:

“The American Museum & Gardens is delighted to take part in Queer Bath and open our doors to everyone in celebration of our LGBTQ+ history. Discover the origins of the American Museum & Gardens, founded by Anglo-American couple Dr Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, learn about the origins of Pride, which is rooted in the United States Stonewall Rising in New York City in June 1969, and celebrate Pride with us during our Rainbow Family Community Day – all are welcome.”

Information and tickets for Queer Bath events will be available via Bath Arts Collective: www.queerbath.co.uk