PARTY IN THE PARK
Sydney Gardens | 10:00 – 22:00
The beautiful Sydney Gardens plays host to another whole day and evening of totally free festival fun.
Main Stage
Eclectic Mix of Live Bands
We’re going big in 2019. Bigger stage and even bigger sounds ranging from Afro to Latin, Dub to Reggae and Flamenco to Balkan. Our eclectic lineup of World music is guaranteed to get you jumping until the sun sets. Full lineup and programme of live music and walkabout acts to be announced soon…
JURASSIC 5 SOUP’S FULLEE LOVE COLLECTIVE
Los Angeles Hip-Hop legend and gold selling artist Fullee Love of Jurassic 5 flies in with his full Soul-Funk band!
TONINA
American Jazz sensation and NPR’s top 10 artist of 2018. We’re honoured to have Tonina for her debut UK performance.
BROKEN BONES MATILDA
Award winning Bath based Americana group. Raspy lead vocals and stunning three part harmonies.
BACKBEAT SOUNDSYSTEM
Topping the bill, it’s one of our favourite dub-reggae outfits. An incredible, energetic 8-person ensemble to close the festival for another year.
C.A.SUTTON (Flamenco Thief)
A Carnival favourite, Craig returns with his incredible live guitar looping and some special guests.
WONDERBRASS
An internationally acclaimed 25 piece world music, pop music, jazz juggernaut - a kick-ass brass tidal wave!
acoustic quarter
With BSU Carnival Arts Society
The Carnival Arts Society of Bath Spa University are transforming the area over the bridge, giving a much needed platform to the new generation of exciting singers, musicians, comedians and other performers of Bath. Pick up a bespoke Carnival cocktail from the speciality bar and support the city’s young talents.
Kids Zone
Fun for the littluns’
Over 11,000 of you beautiful revellers attended the party last year including loads of young Carnival enthusiasts.
Our good friends Super Pirates have some pretty spectacular plans for the Children’s Zone this year, and will be wheeling out an incredible collection of oversize inflatables, interactive toys and weird n’ wonderful games to keep the wee ones entertained.
chill field
Therapy & Healers
Hidden away behind the trees we've built a secret hideaway of serenity. Just a few seconds walk from the main site yet beautifully secluded you'll find a haven of healers, therapists, relaxing activities and workshops. Come put your feet up, have a massage and treat yourself to some down time.
Food & Drink
Tastes From Around the World
With an emphasis on local independent traders you can expect a mouth-watering array of food and drink at this year’s event. We’ve got all bases covered, grab yourself some Caribbean Jerk chicken, cup of Columbian coffee, a South American vegan snack or a couple of delicious home made cakes.
We’ve been out and about searching for the tastiest grub and interesting flavours around – our menu has something for everyone this year.