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As part of Queer Bath, FilmBath and the Holburne Museum present a special screening of Derek Jarman’s Sebastiane—a visually arresting and profoundly poetic reimagining of the life of St Sebastian.

Jarman’s Sebastiane (1976) was groundbreaking in its open and unapologetic depiction of homoeroticism, marking one of the first positive cinematic representations of gay sexuality. Told entirely in Latin, the film reinterprets the Christian martyr as a queer icon, exploring themes of desire, devotion, and resistance.

At the Holburne Museum, St Sebastian is already present in the collection, standing as a powerful symbol of suffering, resilience, and queer identity. For centuries, the saint’s pierced and bound form has been reimagined through an LGBTQIA+ lens—his image reclaimed as an emblem of defiance, beauty, and desire.

This screening offers a unique opportunity to experience Sebastiane in dialogue with the museum’s collection, exploring the connections between art, queerness, and historical narratives of martyrdom and desire. The event will include an introdcution from the Holburne Museums curator Hannah Mills.

Back after its huge success last year, join the Holburne as it celebrates PRIDE in style.
Hosted by the fabulous duo Cynthia and Spank, dance the night away and be dazzled by performances from Drag Artists throughout the evening. You can expect fun, laughter, drinks, dancing and a safe, inclusive space for everyone.

Join Ian Warrell, the curator of our exhibition Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries, as he explores the watercolours in more detail. Ian is an independent art historian specialising in British art of the 19th century. He was a curator at Tate Britain for more than 25 years and is a leading authority on the life and work of Turner.

Join us for an evening recital in the Picture Gallery with acclaimed pianist Helen Reid, featuring works by Clara Schumann, Chopin, Schubert and Rachmaninov. Helen first came to public attention when she appeared in the National Keyboard Finals of the BBC Young Musician competition. She has given solo and chamber recitals all over England, as well as performing internationally. The Steinway piano at the Holburne was used by the great composer Sergei Rachmaninov for his British concerts between 1929 and 1938, including a performance in Bath in 1934.

A pay bar available in the Garden Cafe from 6.30pm before the concert starts

The Car Park will be open from 6pm and will close directly after the concert,