21st November 2026 - 6.45pm
You are about to watch the most incredible illuminated parade in Somerset
Known all around the world
Courtesy of the wonders of social media!
It’s never too early or too late to DONATE
We rely on your support to help us recover the costs for 2025.
£30,000 is our target each year We really need to hit this target every year
The procession sets off at 6.45pm
The Somerset Carnivals are widely regarded as the largest illuminated processions in the UK and Europe and they are right in the heart of Somerset. Our carnival is over 170 years old, although gone are the days of tar barrels and flame torches – imagine the health and safety of that!
The carnivals were set up to raise money for local organisations and charities, but we are no longer able to support these as we used to, as the importance of donating, seems to have been lost through social media. We 100% rely on your donations – we need every person in the crowd to donate £1 or more – A chocolate bar in the supermarket will cost more than £1.
Please do give generously to the collection
Just one carnival entry could cost £30,000, we need that for the whole event.
Please donate
Cash, Card or scan the QR codes
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Fundraise With us
- Raise vital funds for your cause.
- Raise awareness of your cause
- See the procession (role dependant)
We are looking for local people to collect on our behalf, also organisations needing to raise money or awareness can do this at Glastonbury Carnival
Dedicated volunteers wanted
Get involved with your local carnival – join the family
All donations will go towards making Glastonbury Carnival 2026 a spectacular show!
volunteer With us
- Be part of a team
- Share your skills and knowledge
- Learn new skills
- Make new friends
- Strengthen your CV
- Be part of the community