Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
This programme is not available online but can be purchased from the Carnival Centre or the Town Hall when the concert is on.
From little acorns doth mighty Oaks grow. In many ways it’s the story of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival today and this year particularly so for one club. Sixty years ago, a street in Bridgwater was to become a major part of carnival history. Roy Pearce and his son Kevin formed
Renegades Carnival Club have been crowned the 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Concert champions, securing their fourth White Hart Cup victory in the last ten competitive years. The results were announced on Thursday 15 October, bringing to a close another successful year of concerts, which were held at The McMillan Theatre for
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is promising a full day of free entertainment, music, dance and family fun on Saturday 7 November 2026, as the town builds towards the world-famous evening procession and squibbing display. This year’s Carnival Day programme will see entertainment spread throughout Bridgwater town centre, with performances
PRS for Music licences the use of copyright music across the UK, giving businesses and organisations the legal permission they need to play the music they want.
These licences ensure that music publishers, songwriters and composers are fairly rewarded with royalties so they can keep making music – and mean that we’re able to support music at events like this.
For more information about PRS for Music or music licensing, visit www.prsformusic.com or call 0800 068 4828
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