Glastonbury Carnival is the last night of the Somerset Guy Fawkes circuit, on Saturday 21 November 2026. The illuminated procession sets off at 6.45pm. The carnival is over 170 years old, though the tar barrels and flame torches of its early days have long gone.
What to expect
The show is paid for by donations from the crowd. Glastonbury Chilkwell Carnival needs £30,000 each year and asks every spectator to give £1 or more, in cash, by card or by scanning a QR code.
Visitor information
Dates: Saturday 21 November 2026. The procession sets off at 6.45pm.
Cost: Please give generously to the collection when the collectors pass.
Getting there: The carnival site has separate pages for road closures and diversions, bus, car and coach information, and an accessible viewing area. Read them before you travel, as roads close for the procession.
Family friendly: Yes, but it is a late November evening, so wrap up warm.
Where to stay
Glastonbury has guesthouses and rooms in and around the town. Browse places to stay in Glastonbury and book early for the final Saturday of the circuit.
