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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

Date

Saturday 01 November 2025

Admission

Procession Grandstand seats are available at £30 per seat; concert seats sold out for 2025. Donations are welcomed to support the carnival. Some grandstand seats can be purchased online. Watching from roadside is free, and the procession will be streamed online with DVD and calendar available for purchase after the event.

Event details

Experience the UK's Most Spectacular Illuminated Carnival!

Join us for the legendary Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival - the UK's oldest and one of Europe's largest illuminated carnival processions!

Saturday, 1st November 2025

Procession starts at 6:00 PM

Through the streets of Bridgwater, Somerset

Prepare to be dazzled by a breathtaking display of:

  • Spectacular illuminated floats
  • Energetic marching bands
  • Talented musicians
  • Captivating dance performances

This isn't just any carnival - it's a magical evening where the streets of Bridgwater transform into a sea of lights and color! Tens of thousands of spectators line the route each year for this unforgettable experience.

Can't attend in person? Don't worry! The 2025 procession will be streamed online so you won't miss a moment of the magic!

Your donations during the event help support numerous local charities and contribute to making this volunteer-run spectacle possible year after year.

Plan Your Visit

Special parking and viewing options available. Please note that main routes will have road closures in effect.

Concert tickets nearly sold out - don't miss your chance to enhance your carnival experience!

For full details, tickets, and streaming information, visit www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk

Be part of a tradition dating back centuries - this is the carnival experience you've been waiting for!

Event location

Bridgwater Town Centre
Bridgwater
Somerset

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