Things to look forward to in 2012

December

Milsom Place Chocolate Festival, a real treat for any chocoholic with luxury treats, samples and unique edible gifts.
3 December, Milsom Place, tel: 01225 789040

Carols by Candlelight, sees the Bath Bach Choir returning to Bath's famous Pump Rooms every year for its annual carol concerts: a sure sign that Christmas has really begun.
14-16 December, The Pump Room, tel: 01225 444477

The Theatre Royal Family Pantomime - Dick Whittington, a traditional family production - a couple of hours of fun and festivities for everyone.
15 December - 22 January, Theatre Royal, tel: 01225 448844

January

Illuminate Bath, a free festival of projected artwork that will be transforming the city's streets over four evenings.
25-28 January, at various locations, tel: 01225 876536

March

Bath Literature Festival, a brilliant festival for stimulating debate and fascinating authors insights.
2-11 March, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

Bath Half Marathon, a two lap, 13.1 mile course through stunning surroundings in the heart of Bath.
11 March, starting at Great Pulteney Street, tel: 01225 422255

The Bath Digital Festival, music performances, digital marketplace, experimental technology expo, educational demonstrations and audio-visual instillations.
15-18 March, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

Sainsburys Sports Relief Mile in support of Comic Relief, take part in the UK’s biggest year of sport and help to change lives too.
25 March, starting at Royal Victoria Park, tel: 01225 396431

Bath in Fashion, a series of catwalk shows, talks, in-store events and exhibitions across the city.
25-31 March, at various venues, tel: 0906 711 2000

Mid-Somerset Festival, developed to encourage performance at its most enjoyable level with music classes, theatre speech and drama.
14-24 March, at various venues, tel: 01249 655151

April

Bath Comedy Festival, celebrates the art of making people laugh!
30 Mar - 9 April 2012, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

May

London 2012 Olympic Relay comes to Bath 22nd May 2012

Bath International Music Festival, celebrates the world's best jazz, classical, folk and world music.
30 May - 10 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

Bath Fringe Festival, encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music.
30 May - 10 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

June

Royal Bath & West Show fun filled family event celebrating all aspects of farming and rural life.
30th May -2 June, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, tel: 01749 822200

Cancer Research UK's Bath Race For Life, Join the girls to help beat cancer at Tesco and Cancer Research UK?s Race for Life 2012.
16 June, University of Bath, Claverton Down, tel: 0871 641 1111

Queen's Jubilee Picnic in the Park 5 Jun 2012: Celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee in Bath where there will be giant screens and musical performances taking place throughout the day.

July

Bath Americana Festival 4-7 Jul 2012: The South West’s favourite festival of American folk music focusing on bluegrass and Appalachian music with a special celebration of the banjo.
Sulis Sound Track: Festival of Music and Sport 21 Jul 2012: The sensational Jools Holland will be headlining the festival alongside his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

August

Bath Folk Festival, a festival providing concerts, education and opportunities to play folk music throughout Bath.
August T.B.A, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

September

Jane Austen Festival, a varied selection of events to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen.
16-24 September, The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000

Bath Festival of Children?s Literature, gives you the chance to join some of the biggest names in children's books for 10 days of festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets. T.B.A, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

October

Cooler Jazz and Blues Festival, This 10 day festival will finish with an all day music spectacular at Green Park Station.
October T.B.A, Green Park Station, tel: 01225 463362

Heritage Open Week, a series of free events and activities for children and local residents.
October T.B.A, Heritage sites across Bath & North East Somerset, tel: 01225 477757

November

Bath Mozart Festival, nine days of concerts in some of the city's most historic and atmospheric buildings.

9th – 17th November 2012, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362

December

Bath Christmas Market, a unique festive gift market, not to be missed, with over 120 stalls in stunning surroundings.
24 November - 11 December (TBC), next to Bath Abbey, tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)