Upcoming events at Curious Minds
Explore by collection: An Evening Out | Hidden Stories | Only in Bath | The State We’re In | Read. Write. Repeat. | Wellbeing without the Woo-Woo
Explore by type: Film | Performance | Poetry | Talk | Walking Tour | Workshop
The Infamous Gilberts with Angela Tomaski
A crumbling gothic house, five fatherless children, and one last tour before the past is erased. This is a spellbinding debut steeped in secrets and memory.
Food Noise: Weight Loss Drugs, Cravings and the Future of Eating with Dr Jack Mosley
A science-led dive into why ultra-processed foods hijack our appetite, how new weight-loss drugs quiet “food noise,” and what that means for the future of eating.
Movie at the Museum: Man with a Movie Camera
Explore the Museum of Bath Architecture after dark before sitting down for our screening of ‘Man with a Movie Camera’ (1929).
An Evening with.. Guy Chambers
From Angels to writing a song live on stage - an intimate night with one of Britain’s greatest hitmakers.
How Can We Raise Resilient Teens in a Digital World? with Nicola MacDonald
Practical, compassionate guidance for parenting teens with confidence, connection and calm in a screen-saturated world.
Molly Taylor and Early Women Architects in Bath - Walking Tour with Dr Amy Frost
Uncover the overlooked women who helped shape modern Bath and the buildings whose stories risk disappearing.
The Unfragile Mind: What Does it Mean to be Well with Dr Gavin Francis
What does it mean to be well in an age of soaring diagnoses, rigid labels and fragile understandings of mental health?
Who Belongs? Britain and the Small Boats Debate with Horatio Clare and Nicola Kelly
Shining a light on the small boat crisis, revealing the human stories and global pressures shaping one of the defining issues of our moment.
Exploring the Other Side of the River - Walking Tour
Step off the beaten track and rediscover Bath through gardens, canals and stories hiding in plain sight.
Silent Book Club
No pressure, no discussion, just good books, quiet company and uninterrupted reading time.
Movie at the Museum: Uncommon Voices
Join us at the Museum of Bath at Work for a screening of ‘Uncommon Voices: Exploring Class in New British Cinema’, including a wander through the museum collections after hours.
A City in Stone with Andrew Ziminski - Morning Walking Tour
Read Bath’s history written in stone with a master stonemason who knows where every secret is carved.
A City in Stone with Andrew Ziminski - Afternoon Walking Tour
Read Bath’s history written in stone with a master stonemason who knows where every secret is carved.
Don McCullin in conversation with Mariella Frostrup
A once-in-a-lifetime conversation with a living legend reflecting on war, beauty and a lifetime behind the lens.
Kiran Millwood Hargrave with Almost Life
A tender, sweeping love story about the lives we nearly live — and the courage it takes to choose differently.
Chimes Poetry Night with Sophie Dumont & Malaika Kegode
Two electrifying voices headline Bath’s best-loved poetry night - plus open mic magic and spoken-word energy.
Exploring Alternative Forms in Poetry with Manganaro - A Writing Workshop
Break the rules, bend the form and find your poetic edge in this playful, inclusive writing workshop.
Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print
Fashion, art and fearless creativity collide in conversation with one of Britain’s most iconic designers.
Hollie McNish
Raw, funny and fiercely honest poetry about love, loss and life straight from one of the UK’s most loved voices.
Babel Book Club
Babel Book Club is a vibrant local book club for books in translation that brings together curious minds to explore the world through literature.
Perfect Pairing - Wine Tasting and Bookish Chat with Helen McGinn and Veronica Henry
Delicious wines, two bestselling authors and a sun-soaked literary escape to the South of France.
How to Write a Bestseller with Veronica Henry - A Writing Workshop
Practical, encouraging and full of insider wisdom; discover how bestselling novels really begin, grow and get finished.
The Writing Life: A Conversation with Harriet Evans
An honest, uplifting look at how real writers build sustainable creative lives - one small habit at a time.
Cerys Matthews On Dylan Thomas: Under Milk Wood
Poetry, music and magic collide as Dylan Thomas’s most beloved work is brought vividly to life.
How can we best defend our planet? with Jonathon Porritt and Monica Feria Tinta
From courtrooms to climate protests, don’t miss this powerful conversation about the tools that could still save our planet.
Movie at the Museum: A Knight's Tale
Rock anthems, romance and rebellion: a joy-filled medieval classic in one of Bath’s most spectacular spaces.
Spring Equinox Ambient Music Night with Bath Beats Collective
Ambient Sessions takes a deep dive into the downtempo, ambient and experimental soundscapes that soundtracked club chillout rooms in the 90s, alongside more recent releases which suit the mood.
How Does This Government Thing Work Again? with John Crace
Sharp satire, political absurdity and laugh-out-loud insight from Britain’s best-loved parliamentary sketch writer.
How Can You Create a Forever Wardrobe with Anna Cascarina
Less clutter, more confidence - learn how to love getting dressed.
Write Your Book, Get it Published! with Juliet Pickering - A Writing Workshop
From pitch to publisher - focus on how to get your book publication-ready.
The Sack of Julian Road - A Walking Tour with Dr Amy Frost
Discover the Bath that was erased and the planning decisions that changed the city forever.
What happens when local news disappears? with journalists Anu Anand, Lynne Fernquest, Priyanka Raval and historian Dr Kevin Grieves
Who tells a city’s story and what happens when they stop?
Festival Read: Nussaibah Younis with Fundamentally
‘Bridget Jones goes to Iraq’ is probably the simplest way to explain this razor-sharp satire debut novel.
At Least 50 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bath - A Walking Tour
Think you know Bath? Think again.. this interactive walking tour is packed with surprises.
LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Net Curtains with John Grindrod
Hidden histories, suburban secrets and queer lives lived in unexpected places.
An Evening With... Larry Lamb
From Shakespeare to sitcoms - and poetry too - an intimate night with a true national treasure.
MX Tape from the Ashes
Punk poetry, queer joy and unapologetic energy. This is a night where nothing stays safely boxed in.
Contrast Therapy: Exploring Heat, Cold & Resilience
This hands-on workshop introduces contrast therapy, a practice that uses the interplay of heat and cold to enhance recovery, calm the nervous system, and boost resilience.
Movie at the Museum: Rashomon
A groundbreaking Japanese classic that unravels truth and deception, experienced in an intimate museum setting.
Exploring the Other Side of the River - Walking Tour
Step off the beaten track and rediscover Bath through gardens, canals and stories hiding in plain sight.
Gentle Angry Women + Director Q&A
Three young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women’s Peace protest forty years on and discover the alarming reality of British nuclear armament.
Develop Your Poetry Writing with Josie Alford - Online Writing Workshop
Playful prompts, bold ideas and infectious energy to help your poetry find its voice.
Movie at the Museum: Rashomon (Eve)
A groundbreaking Japanese classic that unravels truth and deception, experienced in an intimate museum setting.
How To Talk To AI (And How Not To) with Jamie Bartlett
When machines listen, who’s influencing whom? A practical guide to talking to AI without being misled, manipulated or overwhelmed.
All Stars Poetry Evening with Anthony Anaxagorou, Tryone Lewis and Jasmine Gardosi
Three powerhouse voices. One electrifying stage. A must-see night of live spoken word.
How To Stop Hating the People We Disagree With? with Paul Dolan
What happens when beliefs become battle lines and how do we step back from the brink?
Movie at the Museum: Almost Liverpool 8
Full of warmth and insight, Almost Liverpool 8 explores the people, history and evolving identity of Liverpool’s Toxteth district.
Wolf Wine and Life Writing with Yvonne Jewkes - Writing Workshop
A relaxed route into writing your story with wine and convivial conversation
Nelio Biedermann with Lazar
A major literary talent emerges with a sweeping family epic from this 22-year-old phenomenon.
IceBreakers: A Story of Community, Wellness and a Resilient Future
Cold water, connection and courage come together to create a grassroots movement reshaping men’s wellbeing.
Women of Ukraine: Stories of War with Yuliia Ilkayha and Felicity Spector
Intimate, powerful voices reveal what war means far beyond the headlines.
Up Late at Holburne: Unanchored with EMERGE
For one night only, the Holburne becomes a space for wandering, curiosity, and playful discovery.
How Can We Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger? with Helen Thorn
A hilarious, heartfelt and hopeful evening jam-packed with stories of rebuilding when life knocks you sideways.
At Least 50 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bath - A Walking Tour
Think you know Bath? Think again.. this interactive walking tour is packed with surprises.
Telling Stories Through Spaces - Arvon Masterclass with Tessa Hadley
Master the art of writing interiors with the acclaimed storyteller Tessa Hadley
Why Does Modern Life Often Feel Too Much? with Claudia Hammond
A calm, science-based guide to escaping overwhelm and finding balance again.
Small Presses. Big Impact: with Burning Eye Books, Bad Betty Press, & Broken Sleep Books
A glimpse inside the indie publishing world and how bold presses are shaping the future of writing.
Write It Down! with Dionne McCulloch - A Writing Workshop
Reconnect with writing through freeing, confidence-building exercises that meet you where you are.
Sudan: Voices, Advocacy and Cultural Memory: A Conversation with Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Join us for stories, music and resistance exploring Sudanese identity and hope.