“打毛衣” (“knitting sweaters”) references domestic labour in 1980s–90s China. 2 day live installation of continuous public knitting performances emphasising process, openness, and transformation.

Explore the exhibition through drawing in this fun, hands-on workshop - and find a fresh, unexpected way to experience the works on show

This exhibition explores the hidden world of the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on health and wellbeing through posters and creative technology.

“打毛衣” (“knitting sweaters”) references domestic labour in 1980s–90s China. 2 day live installation of continuous public knitting performances emphasising process, openness, and transformation.

A casual opportunity for some of the artists to meet each other and speak to the public about their work - in The 2020s: Sacred Brands and Disposable Gods, Presented With Limited Ad Interruptions exhibition.

This exhibition explores the hidden world of the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on health and wellbeing through posters and creative technology.

Join the curators for a walkthrough of rebellious textile works exploring repair, resistance, softness, and disruption.

Make a Mask - the shinier the better! Free Drop-in workshop

This exhibition explores the hidden world of the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on health and wellbeing through posters and creative technology.

This exhibition explores the hidden world of the gut microbiome and its powerful influence on health and wellbeing through posters and creative technology.

Discover artworks, meet the artists in their studios & homes: ceramicists, photographers, jewellers, painters & more.

ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE LAST UNICORN: you will see a unicorn wandering through the streets of Bath.

Discover artworks, meet the artists in their studios & homes: ceramicists, photographers, jewellers, painters & more.

Bath Art Circle warmly invite you to the Private View for Elemental

Free drop-in workshop. Create a miniature cardboard diorama, crafting with cardboard to create your own miniature world.

Discover artworks, meet the artists in their studios & homes: ceramicists, photographers, jewellers, painters & more.

Open access throughout the festival: a Needlepoint art work where everyone of all ages and abilities is invited to add a few stitches.

Join the Artists, Curators and FaB team to celebrate the opening of Fringe Arts Bath Festival 2026 with a donations bar, plus performances, exhibitions & interventions and more.

The FaB Photomarathon is back for a record-breaking 20th year with a day-long psychogeographical ramble through the streets of Bath. The challenge is to take 20 photos following 20 themes in the correct order. All are welcome: individuals, groups, working with film, digital cameras or camera phones.

Visit fringeartsbath.co.uk/photomarathon for full info.

Free-for-All : Closing Event. Meet the Artists. Meet the Curators.
A fond Farewell to Free-for-All and FaB 2025 . Music, Merch’ and Merriment. All Welcome. Sat 7 June from 2pm.

‘Trading Post' is a performance and a system of exchang based on principles of the gift economy . Passers-by are invited to participate and help shape its story.

Meet artist Amanda Hall and join her drop-in workshops

‘Trading Post' is a performance and a system of exchang based on principles of the gift economy . Passers-by are invited to participate and help shape its story.

Meet artist Amanda Hall and join her drop-in workshops

‘Trading Post' is a performance and a system of exchang based on principles of the gift economy . Passers-by are invited to participate and help shape its story.

Spoken word artists will share among the FaB exhibits.
There will be cake and tea/coffee with space to chat about our work. and slots for sharing.
Not a slam but a poetry cuddle.

Join FORM-ica and neighbours, Perfect Space and Outline Studios, for the second Lymore Gardens Yard Party, with street food and pop-up bar by Electric Bear throughout the evening.

Artist & researcher Eric Drass joins FaB to talk about his paintings in the SCREENPLAY exhibition, his process, and how AI informs creative and cultural content.

Gather together by Eric’s work by the stairs at The Old Post Office, then follow the artist for his talk in the dark room projection space.

Meet resident artists Libby Dillon (painter) and Zoë Woolley (sculptor), visit their studio and exhibition space at Outline Studios. Saturdays 24 May 11am-4pm and 31 May 2pm-10pm.

Join ‘In Search of Ghosts’ curator Isabel Young, and some of her selected artists in the exhibition space, surrounded by their artworks.