Residents and visitors to the city are once again being given the chance to explore the Roman Baths as the sun sets during this year’s Summer Lates programme.
Photo © Chris Daw Photography / B&NES Council
The Roman Baths will be open during the evening during a six-week period from 21st July to 31st August.
Visitors are invited to explore the historic site with a torchlit ambience, a pop-up bar, and a relaxed, atmospheric setting every night of the week.
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, a new specially curated programme of live music and DJ sets will add to the experience.
Two thousand years ago, the Roman Baths were a vibrant social and cultural hub.
Summer Lates revives that spirit, inviting today’s visitors to unwind and connect in the same space where Romans once gathered. From Monday to Thursday, the site will remain open until 8pm, while on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and the August Bank Holiday Monday, it will stay open until 10pm.
As dusk falls, the Great Bath will be illuminated by soft torchlight, creating a magical setting for evening exploration. Visitors can enjoy a drink from the bath-side bar or explore the site’s rich history with new evening guided tours.
Weekend evening music sessions take place beside the steaming waters of the Great Bath, offering a unique and immersive way to experience one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks.
Rather than formal concerts, the performances are designed to complement the historic surroundings.
The music programme brings local talent into the heart of the ancient site in partnership with Bath Arts Collective. On Fridays and Saturdays, Bath Carnival and POLYMATHIC will bring vinyl DJs to the Baths including Beavs (Void Bristol), Buckley (Bacana Funk) and Monobrow (Sound Records) who will create a laid-back, uplifting vibe with an eclectic mix of Latin jazz, rare grooves, and global sounds.
Sundays offer a relaxed close to the weekend, with acoustic sets programmed by 7 Hills Festival. Performers such as Our Man in the Field, Hayden Thorpe, and Izzie Yardley will bring gentle folk, classical crossover, and singer-songwriter sounds to the space.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for economic and cultural sustainable development at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “The Roman Baths has always been a place of gathering, and Summer Lates reimagines that tradition in a modern way.
“By introducing live music into this extraordinary setting, we’re creating new ways for people to connect with the site and with each other.
“Bath & North East Somerset Council is proud to support cultural experiences that celebrate our heritage while embracing fresh ideas.
“We look forward to welcoming both residents and visitors to experience The Roman Baths in this new and inspiring way.”
For tickets and full programme details, visit: www.romanbaths.co.uk.
