Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
A selection of the top entries in Bridgwater Carnival processions between 1982 and 2019, with commentary provided by Chris Hocking. The contents of this DVD was used as a ‘virtual carnival’ in 2020, after the carnival procession was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Photos courtesy of Peter J Nicholls Photography.
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee is calling on local performers to take to the stage as auditions open for the 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Concerts. A long standing and popular part of Bridgwater’s carnival celebrations, the concerts will take place this year at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater, providing a new stage
Grandstand Seats Now On Sale – Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Saturday 7 November 2026 6pm start £32 per reserved seat Numbered, reserved seating Some weather cover Incredible atmosphere Clubs are already busy behind the shed doors and the buzz is building. From what we’re seeing, 2026 is shaping up to be
The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Concerts 2026 will take place from Sunday 4 October to Thursday 15 October 2026, with performances staged at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ. The move to The McMillan Theatre represents a one year change of venue while Bridgwater Town Hall undergoes a
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