The Bath Festival 2017: booking now open for early release events

Momentum is gathering for Bath’s new flagship festival with eight events booking now (ahead of the full programme).

The early release events are:

– Acclaimed crime writer Sophie Hannah

– American jazz musician Madeleine Peyroux

– Award winning author of Brooklyn Colm Tóibín 

– Celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis in conversation with Schumann super-fan Simon Callow

– Physicist Jim Al-Khalili 

– New York a cappella band Naturally 7

– World-renowned musician Herbert Blomstedt with the Philharmonia Orchestra and pianist Martin Helmchen

– The Good Immigrant Join the debate around Britain’s favourite book with readings and discussion and music from DJ Tone.