Whats on in Glastonbury and Somerset

Dance Theatre with Angela Laverick at Paddington Farm.  As part of Children’s World events.  For tickets and information:  Children’s World

Medieval Fayre at Glastonbury Abbey

The annual fundraising event at the Abbey returns for 2021.  Always a great day out.

Godney Gathering
The Godney Gathering is one of the best  micro festivals in the country.  With Seven stages featuring over 50 individual stage performances.

Pop Up Pub and BBQ

Our Pop Up Pub and BBQ will be back in action over the summer months starting in July. Cooking up our delicious Wick burgers (meat or veggie) alongside our Pop Up Pub selling Cider, Beer, Wines and soft drinks. Join us for good food, good drink and good fun. If it rains(which it won’t) we will move it inside.

Glastonbury Extravaganza

The 25th anniversary of the musical event at Glastonbury Abbey.  This year the headline act is Van Morrison.

Rare Plant Fair at the Bishops Palace
Building on the success of our popular Spring Fair at The Bishop’s Palace, we return in September for our Autumn Fair.

Somerset County Show

Glastonbury Festival Run 2020
The Festival Run will be returning.
There will be a choice of 2k, 5k and 10k distances for everyone to enjoy. We will be opening entries soon.

Live Music returns to Glastonbury.  Usually held in February the annual event has been rearranged to October. Over 50 acts playing in Live venues around Glastonbury.  For more about live music in Glastonbury have a read of our blog post

For tickets head to :Glastonbury Calling.

Guy Fawkes Bridgwater Carnival.
For more information visit our blog post. Bridgwater Carnival

Shepton Mallet Carnival
Part of the Guy Fawkes Somerset Carnival Series. Read about the origins on our blog post. Guy Fawkes Carnival

Wells City Carnival
Part of the Somerset Series of Carnivals.

Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival The Somerset Carnivals are widely regarded as the largest illuminated processions in the UK and Europe, and here they, are right on our doorstep! And guess what? The carnivals are free! However, please do give generously to the collection floats, which benefit many local charities. – See more

Glastonbury Frost Fayre. A seasonal event on the High St in Glastonbury. Food, Music, and many stalls selling everything wonderful from Glastonbury and Somerset. Always fun.

Longleat Festival of Light
Showcasing a brand new theme, the unmissable Festival of Light will return!

Selected dates from the 9th November til the 5th January

Bath Christmas Market
Over 200 chalets spread out across the streets of Bath each year selling handmade and local Christmas gifts.  Starts the 28th of November and runs until the 15th of December.

Christmas at Bishops Palace
The rooms of the medieval Palace building will each be adorned with decorations on a different theme, from medieval through Victorian to Nordic. The Entrance Hall will be warmed by a roaring fire, and seasonal greenery and foliage from the Palace Gardens will be used to create stunning adornments to complement the historic interiors.

There will also be a Christmas-themed family trail which will take visitors through the Palace & Gardens, leading to a traditional nativity scene at the end. Family Christmas craft sessions will be taking place, giving children the chance to create handmade decorations, perfect as a gift to granny or to adorn their own tree.

Father Christmas at Bishops Palace
For younger visitors, a ticket can be bought to visit Father and Mother Christmas who will be meeting children in the Palace on selected dates throughout December. Each child will get individual time with Father Christmas, and of course, a gift!

Glastonbury Abbey Christmas Market
To celebrate Christmas this year we are offering a Christmas Market in the Abbot’s Kitchen. There will be choir performances from Street sings choir and the Avalonian free state choir, food and drink and a variety of stalls to visit.

The market starts at midday and closes at 7pm each day. Entry to the market and abbey grounds between midday and 4pm is by donation. Entry to the market after 4pm is free.

Wells Christmas Market
The regular Wells Saturday Market will host additional stalls to create a festive atmosphere in the historic city. The extended seasonal market will be located through the Bishop’s Eye in the Bishop’s Palace Green.

Glastonbury Body Art Festival 2020 …The Realm Of Psychedelia
30 talented artists and models from around the country let their imaginations run wild to create fantastical bright colourful creatures and beings that live in a realm called Psychedelia

Daytime entry 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Come and see the artwork being created throughout the day, talk with the artists and models. £3.00 on the door.
Evening 7.30pm Tickets available from The Bristol Ticket Office £11.00 ( walk-in tickets will also be available in Glastonbury Town, details to follow shortly)

Godney Wassail
Join our secret garden wassail. One of the best around. Cider. Entertainment. Band. Lantern Parade. Mummers. Food included. All proceeds go the the village hall fund. £10, children £3

Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival
A Festival For The Whole Community
Join us for the 2019 Snowdrop Festival, celebrating all that is good about Shepton Mallet and this beautiful winter flower
Arts & Crafts Workshops – Exhibitions – Window Displays – Rambles & Trails – Plantings – Tea & Cake – Talks – Competitions

Glastonbury Calling 2020
Glastonbury Calling is now a two-day festival on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th February, hitting its 5th year! Run by the people and venues from the town, we want to highlight the variety of great new music from the west and show off the cracking venues in the town, reinforcing the fact the town is always full of great music!

The Wedding Showcase at the Royal Bath and West
The Wedding Showcase is dubbed “the best in the west” by many of our suppliers and visiting couples, so you can be guaranteed a GREAT day out! Our family friendly event offers couples, along with their family and friends the chance to plan the day of their dreams and enjoy the entire experience!

Rare Plant Fair at the Bishops Palace
There are 14 acres of gardens to explore, including the beautiful well-pools from which the city takes its name. There is evidence that a garden existed here even before Bishop Jocelin began work on the Palace c.1206. Over the years the gardens have changed as successive bishops have added their legacy.

Easter Family Trail at the Bishops Palace
This Easter, families can join in the fun at the Palace with the Palace Easter Trail: children can find their way around the Palace Gardens using the baby animal-themed clues and claim a prize from the Visitor Reception on the way out.

Easter Crafty Cats at the Bishops Palace
Join The Bishop’s Palace this Easter Holiday for fun ‘Crafty Cats’ sessions in the Undercroft of the Palace.

On both days the theme will be ‘baby animals’, with plenty of themed indoor craft activities to keep children entertained.

Drop in event. Included in admission

Donkey Day at the Somerset Rural Life Museum
Join us for Donkey Day and meet our visiting donkeys! Have fun getting creative with a variety of donkey crafts and activities at this drop-in family event. Normal admission applies.

Medieval Falconry Day at the Bishops Palace
If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, then don’t miss the Medieval Falconry Day at The Bishop’s Palace.

Suitable for all ages, this event will include flying displays with an expert falconer who will take visitors through the different uses that kings, queens, bishops and peasants would have had for these wonderful birds in medieval times.

In between displays, visitors will have the chance to handle some of the birds.

Traditional Easter Egg Hunt at the Somerset Rural Life Museum
Decorate your egg box then head out into the orchard to see how many eggs you can find. All participants are guaranteed to go home with at least one chocolate egg! All children must be supervised throughout the activity.

All places must be booked in advance, please call the museum to book on 01458 831197.

Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre 2020
Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre will be held across the weekend of the 18th and 19th of April 2020. Winner of the silver award in the Tourism event of the year category at the recent Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards for 2019, the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre will be bigger and better in 2020.

The fayre opens from 10am to 5pm each day and your ticket includes access to the abbey ruins as well as the medieval fayre.

Wells Festival of Film
In April 2020, join The Bishop’s Palace for a fabulous outdoor screening of the classic 1978 film ‘Grease’ in its sing-along version.

Join in with well-loved numbers such as ‘Grease Lightning’, ‘Summer Lovin’’ and of course ‘You’re the One That I Want’.

This event is part of Wells Festival of Film, in collaboration with the Wells Film Centre. Fancy dress is encouraged!

Bring your own blanket or low-backed seating (seating not provided) and an umbrella, as the show will go on whatever the weather.
This event usually sells out quickly – tickets now available from www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk

Glastonbury Road Run

Cheer on this years road runners for Glastonbury road run, running through Glastonbury high street.

Glastonbury Fringe Festival 2019
2019 will be the 8th year of the Fringe Festivals annual opening event at Glastonbury Abbey. This year the lineup features:

Tankus the Henge
PORT ERIN
Noel & Webb
Break Beat Bandits

Tickets are on sale from March 1st

Royal Bath and West Show The Royal Bath & West Show is England’s Biggest Celebration of Rural Life and England’s only 4 day Royal Show. A Celebration of Great British Agriculture, Entertainment, Food & Drink

Weston Air Festival
Weston Air Festival will return this summer with breathtaking air displays over the stunning seafront and beach lawns at Weston-Super-Mare. Offering free entertainment for all the family.