Somerset Illuminated Carnival Season, Somerset
Nov 4, 2023 - Nov 18, 2023

Get ready for an explosion of colour, light, music and dance when carnival season arrives!

The Somerset Carnivals are highly regarded as the largest illuminated processions in the world.

The carnivals take place every November in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Wells, and Weston-Super-Mare.

The Somerset County carnivals are one of the most spectacular events in the county. Bridgwater Carnival is one of the most widely recognised and it regularly attracts crowds of 150,000.

  • Bridgwater Sat 4 Nov (6pm)
  • Burnham on Sea Mon 6 Nov (7pm)
  • Weston super Mare Fri 10 Nov (7pm)
  • North Petherton Sat 11 Nov (7pm)
  • Midsomer Norton Mon 13 Nov (7.30pm)
  • Shepton Mallet Wed 15 Nov (7.30pm)
  • Wells Fri 17 Nov (7pm)
  • Glastonbury Sat 18 Nov (6.45pm)