EVENTS
2025
MAY
Bath's biggest FREE party is returning with hundreds of musicians, poets, band and choirs performing in venues all over the city, including ours!
Programme:
6.30pm - 6.50pm - The Monohummers
7pm - 7.20pm - Birch Tree Folk Choir
7.30pm - 7.50pm - Widcombe Choir
8pm - 8.20pm - Sasspafellas
8.30pm - 8.50pm - Sassparella
9pm - 9.45pm - Junction 18
9.45pm - 10.30pm - The Bill Smarme Rock'n'Roll Trio
FRIDAY 16TH MAY PARTY IN THE CITY
Bring your friends and family, bag a table and cheer along at Eurovision 2025, live from Basel on our big screen in the Wharf Room. Feel free to dress up - or not! - as the mood takes you.
To introduce a little friendly rivalry on the night each table will be assigned a country flag on entry, and you’ll be encouraged to wave your flag and holler for that country’s entry as it is performed.
Of course, you’ll also be free to cheer for the UK entry from country girl band Remember Monday with their song ‘What the Hell Just Happened?” – they’ll need your support as they are currently placed 13th on the ‘Likely to Win’ list!
Bar open throughout.
Hot dogs and ice cream will be on sale.
Raffle with amazing European-themed prizes.
FREE ENTRY - no need to book but to be sure of getting a table, email us at info@widcombesocialclub.co.uk
SATURDAY 17TH MAY EUROVISION
Doors Open - 5:30pm
Film Starts - 6:30pm
SWEET THING
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Alexandre Rockwell, USA, 2020, 91m, 15
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Lana Rockwell (in a performance that should have made her a star) plays Billie, named for singer Billie Holiday whom she sees as guardian angel and all-round inspiration.
She lives with her energetic younger brother Nico and wayward father Adam, who is generous with his love when sober but an unpredictable handful when drunk. Billie’s mother Eve is now living with Beau, and seems to have washed her hands of Adam and her children.
This dysfunctional family dynamic is the background to events that come to a head, leading Billie, Nico and new friend Malik to set out from Bedford, Massachusetts with Florida in mind. What follows is a liberating road trip – until reality intervenes. In luminous monochrome (and occasional flashes of colour) with sterling performances from Lana Rockwell, Nico Rockwell and Bill Patton (as Adam), the film is truly a sweet thing of beauty.
Tickets: £9/£7 WSC members and concessions
https://ticketscandy.com/e/film-sweet-thing-8832
SUNDAY 18TH MAY OFF THE WALL FILMS PRESENTS
JUNE
Doors Open - 5:30pm
Film Starts - 6:30pm
TO A LAND UNKNOWN
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Mahdi Fleifel UK/Greece/Denmark/Netherlands/Occupied Palestinian Territory, 2024, 105m 15, sub-titles
Athens, the present-day. Cousins Chatila and Reda are penniless refugees stranded en route from Lebanon to Germany, where they hope to open a Palestinian restaurant. Their next move requires passports - they spend their days on the streets scamming, hustling and stealing to raise the necessary funding for fakes, but this is mostly blown on Reda’s drug habit and hope is fast fading of their ever accumulating enough. Falling in with a lonely Greek woman Tatiana and a 13-yr-old Gazan Malik, Chatila contrives an ingenious plan that should get them out of their fix. What could possibly go wrong?
This masterful first feature, combining deep empathy for its desperate protagonists with the unrelenting grip of a fast-paced thriller, is the winner of 24 international awards.
Tickets: £9/£7 WSC members and concessions
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE OFF THE WALL FILMS PRESENTS
Doors Open - 5:45pm
Doors Open - 5:30pm
Film Starts - 6:30pm
For Bath Fringe Festival
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BOB DYLAN: DON'T LOOK BACK
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DA Pennebaker, USA, 1967, 96m, 15
Did you see ‘A Complete Unknown’? Well, here’s the sequel, filmed 50 years ago! Don’t Look Back documents Dylan’s 1965 tour of the UK, replete with backstage footage, stunning on-stage performances, the infamous drubbing of Time Magazine’s hapless London reporter and the blazing row over a discarded wine glass, plus what is regarded as the first-ever music video, for Subterranean Homesick Blues.
The film is a pioneer, and some say the best-ever, ‘rockumentary’, and gives penetrating insight into life on the road with Dylan at a pivotal point in his career just before he started playing with an amplified band – the ’65 UK tour was his last as a solo acoustic ‘folk-singer’. Joan Baez, Donovan, Alan Price and Allen Ginsburg pop up amongst uncredited appearances by other celebrities, all part of the tumultuous hive of Dylan’s entourage. As he later sang, “all those people we used to know, they’re an illusion to me now”.
PLUS: extra surprise Dylan footage not to be missed!
Tickets: £10/£8 WSC members and concessions
https://ticketscandy.com/e/film-bob-dylan-dont-look-back-8806
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY OFF THE WALL FILMS PRESENTS
Doors Open - 5:30pm
Film Starts - 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE OFF THE WALL FILMS PRESENTS
For Bath Fringe Festival
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THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK
Simon DaVison, UK, 2023, 90m, PG
Partly filmed in Bath, this splendid adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous nonsense poem is a bejewelled, detailed and highly considered visual rendering.
Led by the Bellman, an unlikely motley crew sets sail in search of the elusive Snark and discovers a mysterious island. They hopefully explore the terrain but find a surreal wonderland of hidden dangers governed by the twisted logic of riddles and nonsense. An absolute treat for all Carroll fans, the film will look stunning in OTWF’s rare big screen presentation.
PLUS: introductory talk, in which director Simon DaVison explores the context for the writing of the poem within the revolutionary scientific thinking and discoveries of the mid 19th century, followed by a Q+A chaired by Mark Bishop of the Natural Theatre Company, who has a part in the film.
Tickets: £10/£8 WSC members and concessions
https://ticketscandy.com/e/film-the-hunting-of-the-snark-plus-director-qa-8818
Bar Open - 6:30pm
Music Starts - 7pm
Showcasing the finest Musical Theatre singers in Bath under the Musical Direction of Matt Finch.
Matt will be the pianist for the evening with 9 amazing soloists, performing Musical Theatre solos, duets and ensemble pieces from a wide variety of shows.
The bar will be open throughout the night, and the evening will include an interval. Candlelit cabaret-style seating adds to the atmosphere. So don't miss out on this monthly treat & book now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets - https://www.finchmusic.co.uk/store/p36/Musical_Theatre_Cabaret_-_1st_June_2025.html#/
SUNDAY 1ST JUNE MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET
JULY
Bar Open - 6:30pm
Music Starts - 7pm
Showcasing the finest Musical Theatre singers in Bath under the Musical Direction of Matt Finch.
Matt will be the pianist for the evening with 9 amazing soloists, performing Musical Theatre solos, duets and ensemble pieces from a wide variety of shows.
The bar will be open throughout the night, and the evening will include an interval. Candlelit cabaret-style seating adds to the atmosphere. So don't miss out on this monthly treat & book now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets - https://www.finchmusic.co.uk/store/p37/Musical_Theatre_Cabaret_-_13th_July_2025.html#/
SUNDAY 13TH JULY MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET
LOCAL ARTIST - ALAN DUN
We are currently showcasing wall based artworks by Bath sculptor and artist, Alan Dun.
Alan works across a range of media, driven by a curiosity for materials and process. Formerly often employing resource-heavy materials like bronze, he’s shifted towards a more environmentally conscious practice. Now, he typically uses recycled newspaper, card, packaging, scrap timber, plaster, tile adhesive and paint—materials that bring an immediacy, tactility and rawness to his work.
Leaning into abstraction, his pieces are grounded in the turbulence of contemporary life. In recent years, the widening fault lines in society—ideological rifts and the escalating environmental crisis—have become central concerns in his art. These quietly pulse beneath the surface of his work, where he hopes the viewer can find a space of reflection and emotional connection.
All artwork on display is available to buy - just ask staff how to purchase.
Artwork can be seen every Friday evening in our downstairs Waterside Bar between 5pm - 10:30pm and at other times when we have public events.
FREE ENTRY
Doors & Bar Open - 6:45pm
Screening Starts - 7:45pm
7.30pm - 12am
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Celebrating 9 years of Bath Soul Club...come and see what all the fuss is about, and have a dance on one of the friendliest dancefloors in the South West.
As always, there will be 4 fantastic DJs spinning the best Northern Soul and Motown to keep you out on the floor.
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Tickets: £8
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE BATH SOUL CLUB
16 of them, only 3 of whom are called Richard, and including some of the SouthWest’s top swingin’ cats, and of course drummer & natty dresser Richie Paradise. Let’s face it, this music – swing of the 30's and 40's, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman – has to be as much fun to play as it is to dance to. And dance you shall! The night is orientated for your dancing pleasure, in fact…
Come early for a dance class at 20:15
Band at 9pm
Records spun by Resolution Records of Green Park Station
Tickets - https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/605/bath-fringe/the-swing-s-the-thing-the-big-r-band
Doors Open - 8pm
Entertainment Starts - 8:15pm
FRIDAY 30TH MAY THE SWINGS THE THING - THE BIG R BAND
Saturday - 7pm - 10pm
Sunday - 7pm - 10pm
SparkFest presents a weekend of exciting events in May, with comedy, a variety night, a hard-hitting theatre show, and a Sitcom comedy film screening.
24th May
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7pm - Blunderbuss presents a new comedy sketch show!
Will they make you laugh? Yes. Will they exceed your expectations of what sketch comedy can be? Quite possibly. Will they change the course of history? Unlikely… but not impossible.
9pm - SparkFest Rising presents a springboard platform for emerging artists, with work-in-progress sharings as artists from different disciplines generate creative ideas and test new work. It's all about creativity in action, sparking developing ideas!
25th May
7pm - Leaving is Hard, where a Swedish girl, Thea, is excited to graduate and start to live her own life. But her relationship with her boyfriend reveals a more dark and violent part of life.
9pm - Sitcom Screening, where we present an evening of short sitcoms from graduating students of BA Acting.
For full event details, head to www.sparkfest.co.uk
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 24TH & 25TH MAY SPARKFEST
Saturday - 4pm - 10pm
Sunday - 3:30pm - 9pm
SparkFest welcomes back, for our second weekend of events at Widcombe Social Club this year, with even more events for you to enjoy.
7th June
4pm - Audio Drama Sharing, where four new audio dramas are brought to you by a selection of third-year BSU Acting students for their ‘Acting For Microphone’ module.
6pm - I Hired a Hitman on Myself, which follows the journey of a man so fed up of his life, he tries to make it more fun by playing cat and mouse with a guy… who has a gun.
7:30pm - Spilling The Espresso On Intersectionality, a spoken word event, that looks at what happens when nationality, queerness, and creativity dissect one another.
9pm - Castle of Cards, which follows András, as he turns to three unlikely Hungarian heroes for counsel; after being disheartened and angry about the state of his homeland
8th June
A late afternoon and evening events of Dance, with Dance Triple Bill and BREAKTHROUGH.
3:30pm - Dance Triple Bill showcases a live performance, and two screendances from BA Dance alumni - featuring Touch Me, Phantasm and I love my job… no, really.
5:30pm - BREAKTHROUGH, featuring a selection of Bath Spa University BA, MA and PhD Dance students and graduates, promise to be an exciting afternoon of live and digital dance pieces.
7pm - Independent Digital Collection, a screening of short films featuring:
Trans(cendence) | The Visit | The Yellow Wallpaper | The Murder of Crows | Threshold | The Party's Over | Wickham and I.
For full event details, head to www.sparkfest.co.uk
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7TH & 8TH JUNE SPARKFEST
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Doors Open - 7pm
Music Starts - 8pm
FRIDAY 27TH JUNE AOTA PRESENTS - BREABACH
Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.
Acknowledging and respecting the origins of both the music they play and the roots of the band whilst embracing the future with new ideas, energy and belief is a key attribute of the band and has remained a constant theme throughout their career.
Tickets: £20/£18 WSC Members
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aota-presents-breabach-tickets-1310132925849
Doors Open - 7:30pm
Show Starts - 8pm
Instant Wit, the best in improvised comedy. Fresh and inventive, each show throws up new nuggets of hilarity crafted by a company of the highest calibre. It’s a pick-me-up tonic with unexpected twists and a dash of sauce.
There’ll be sketches, songs and general silliness – and all of it based around audience suggestions. And if you’re too shy to shout anything out? Well don’t worry, you’ll have the chance to write things down in the interval. We’re the ones who’ll look daft, not you!
So now’s the time to indulge yourself if you’ve always had a secret yearning to see something really bizarre on stage. How about a Country and Western song about a wonky shopping trolley? Or a scene set in a submarine where the actors can only ask questions? Well why not? Your wish is our command. Good suggestions get flying packets of custard, the best a bottle of wine.
We’re proud to use some of the best in local talent, with our performers regularly appearing at the Tobacco Factory, Theatre Royal Bath and the Bristol Old Vic.
Suggested age suitability: 12+.
Tickets: £12/£10 WSC members
https://ticketscandy.com/e/instant-wit-the-quick-fire-comedy-improvisation-show-9675
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE INSTANT WIT
ENTER THE WIDCOMBE BAKE OFF
AND JOIN THE FEAST!
Judged by Bath’s own Richard Bertinet
The delicious food entered for the Bake Off will be judged by Bath’s highly regarded baker, Richard Bertinet, and will form the basis of a three-course feast in the evening, followed by music and dancing to Junction 18.
Bake Off entry registration deadline: 12 June.
There are 3 categories with a maximum of 40 entries in each. All for room temperature service.
All food entries will be retained to provide the Widcombe Feast.
The Categories are:
10 bite-size canapés
9 inch Savoury Tart for 6
Desserts for 6
Entrants will be provided with more information following registration.
Widcombe Feast
Doors - 7 pm
7.30pm - 8.30pm - buffet dining cabaret-style
8.30pm - winners announced by category and prizes awarded
9pm - 11pm - music and dancing to Junction 18
Tickets: £5 for competitors by category including Feast
or £20 for 3-course Feast only.
https://ticketscandy.com/e/widcombe-bake-off-and-feast-9747
SATURDAY 5TH JULY THE GREAT WIDCOMBE BAKE OFF & FEAST!
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Doors Open - 6:30pm
Talks Starts - 8pm
LOFT INSULATION, WINDOWS & GRANTS
A free evening of short talks and discussion.
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Three talks of interest to those retrofitting their homes...
• Loft Insulation... Rowena Bashforth, BWCE
• Windows... Roland Newman, Newmans Joinery
• Grant Funding... Abby Hanley, Retrofit West
There will also be chance for general discussion, plus an update on Go Green Widcombe’s new website which is in the development phase.
Tickets:
https://widcombe-association.whitefuse.net/pages/3-events
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE GO GREEN WIDCOMBE
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8pm - 12:30am
SATURDAY 19TH JULY FRUG! MUSIC FOR DANCING
It's Summertime and Bath’s premier pop-up dance club night 'Frug!' is back... DJ Eddieboy (Motorcity) and DJ Ade (Transmission, Electric Dreams) bring you the finest high energy dance music from across the decades and genres: Disco - Soul - Ska - Funk - R'n'B - Hip Hop - House - Pop and Electronica: 80s, 90s & 21st Century... get down on it at the Waterside Bar, Widcombe Social Club.
Tickets: £7 / £6 (WSC members)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/aim-music