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Call for Traders - Glastonbury Abbey Christmas MarketHeld over the same weekend as Glastonbury's Frost Fayre but for two days!Added: 15th September 2026Read moreNight At The Abbey - Information For VisitorsNight At The Abbey is right around the corner! Help make it a great night out by reading our Information For Visitors.Added: 7th September 2026Read moreThe (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Information For VisitorsFind all you need to know about The Pantaloon's performance on Thursday 23rd July.Added: 23rd July 2026Read moreOthello - Information For VisitorsWe've put together some key information for tonight's performance by The Lord Chamberlain's Men.Added: 5th June 2026Read moreFull Lineup Revealed for Night At The Abbey 2026The full 20-act lineup has now been revealed for Night At The Abbey on 12th September!Added: 4th June 2026Read moreRave in the Nave - Information for AttendeesEverything you need to know about attending Rave in the Nave this SaturdayAdded: 14th May 2026Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre - Information for VisitorsIt’s nearly time for the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre! Get the most out of your weekend by reading our Information For Visitors.Added: 14th April 2026Read more2026 Theatre Season Launches with Four Fabulous Outdoor PerformancesJoin us at Glastonbury Abbey this summer for a thrilling season of outdoor theatre! Tickets now on sale.Added: 12th February 2026Read moreNo Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza to be Held in 2026There will be no Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza taking place this year.Added: 26th January 2026Read moreBar Services Tender - Glastonbury Abbey EventsGlastonbury Abbey is seeking expressions of interest from suitable companies to provide bar services during its popular events season.Added: 23rd January 2026Read moreMedieval Christmas Market & Visit Santa - Event WrapSaturday 29th & Sunday 30th November saw a medley of festive entertainment unfolding at Glastonbury Abbey!Added: 4th December 2025Read moreMedieval Christmas Market 2025 - Information for VisitorsOur Medieval Christmas Market is almost upon us! Please read the information below to help make the most of your visit.Added: 27th November 2025Read moreVisit Santa at Abbey House 2025 - Information for VisitorsIt’s nearly time for Santa to arrive at Abbey House! Please read the following information to ensure you get the most out of your visit.Added: 26th November 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre Wins Silver Tourism Event of the Year AwardGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre 2025 has taken home Silver in the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.Added: 21st November 2025Read moreLive Music and Have-A-Go Activities Announced for Glastonbury Abbey's Medieval Christmas MarketOur Medieval Christmas Market will offer live music, entertainment and have-a-go activities for all to enjoy!Added: 14th November 2025Read moreRun the Ruins 2026 Information for participantsIf you're entering Run the Ruins in 2026 please read this post to make sure you get the most out of the experience.Added: 14th November 2025Read moreNight At The Abbey Returns on 12th September 2026Save the date - Night At The Abbey returns on Saturday 12th September 2026 featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) and many more!Added: 5th November 2025Read moreRegister a Re-Enactor Group for the 2026 Medieval FayreRegistration is now open for re-enactment groups of any size for the 2026 Glastonbury Abbey Medieval FayreAdded: 21st October 2025Read moreRegister to Trade at the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval FayreIf you would like to be considered for a trading pitch at the 2026 Medieval Fayre, please read the information and fill in the form.Added: 21st October 2025Read moreNight At The Abbey Shortlisted for NOEA's Small Event of the Year 2025Night At The Abbey has been shortlisted for the National Outdoor Events Association’s (NOEA) Small Event of the Year award.Added: 20th October 2025Read moreMore Chances to Visit Santa at Abbey House in December!Toddler Sessions and a New Supper with Santa Experience are set to take place at Abbey House on the 18th and 19th December.Added: 15th October 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre Shortlisted for Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire TourismGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre has been announced as a finalist in the Tourism Event/Festival Of The Year category.Added: 3rd October 2025Read moreMedieval Christmas Market and Visit Santa Return in NovemberTwo festive favourite events return to Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!Added: 29th September 2025Read moreNight At The Abbey 2025 - Event WrapOn Saturday 13th September, our one-night-only music festival Night At The Abbey came back with a bang!Added: 25th September 2025Read moreNight At The Abbey 2025 - Information for VisitorsHere's everything you need to know if you're joining us for Night At The Abbey on Saturday 13th SeptemberAdded: 5th September 2025Read moreFrost Fayre Weekend Trader RegistrationRegister now to be considered for a pitch at the abbey's Frost Fayre weekend Christmas market.Added: 21st August 2025Read moreRave In The Nave 3 - Information For VisitorsJoining us for Rave In The Nave this Saturday? Here's all the information you need to know.Added: 15th August 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre Returns on 25th & 26th April 2026The time has arrived: Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre returns in 2026, with tickets on sale this month!Added: 12th August 2025Read moreExtravaganza 2025 Information for VisitorsThe Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza returns this Saturday! Here's all the information you need to know.Added: 6th August 2025Read moreMeet Your DJs for Rave In The Nave 3Our Silent Disco returns on Saturday 16th August with more DJs than ever before!Added: 23rd July 2025Read moreRun The Ruins - Information for Runners and SpectatorsGet ready to meet at dawn to Run The Ruins! Here's everything you need to know if you're running or spectating on Sunday 22nd June.Added: 20th June 2025Read moreExplore Glastonbury Abbey's Summer Open DayOur Summer Open Day returns on Saturday 7th June 2025! Explore what's on offer in this helpful guide.Added: 1st June 2025Read moreRave In The Nave 2 - Information for VisitorsRave In The Nave is back for another night of dance floor bangers and upfront house madness! Make sure you have the best time by reading through the following info.Added: 6th May 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre 2025: Event WrapThe banners are furled, the battalions have dispersed and the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre has wrapped up for another year. But what a spectacular weekend it was!Added: 2nd May 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre - Information For VisitorsThe Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre is just around the corner! Here's all the information you need to know to get the most out of the weekend.Added: 16th April 2025Read moreFull Lineup Announced for Night At The Abbey 2025A full lineup featuring 16 acts has now been confirmed for Glastonbury Abbey’s award-winning event, Night At The Abbey.Added: 28th February 2025Read moreIntroducing The Nook: A new Area for Night at the AbbeyNight At The Abbey returns on Saturday 13th September 2025, bringing with it The Nook: a brand new area hosting low-key dance and house music.Added: 28th February 2025Read moreNight at the Abbey 2025 - Application to TradeApplications are now open to trade at Glastonbury Abbey's Night at the Abbey on September 13th, 2025Added: 12th December 2024Read moreReview: Event Season 2024As we approach the end of the year, it's time to review Glastonbury Abbey's events season!Added: 12th December 2024Read moreSummer Open Day 2025 - Application to TradeThe Glastonbury Abbey Summer Open Day returns in 2025 on June 7th. If you would like to trade at the market apply here.Added: 11th December 2024Read moreMedieval Christmas Market - Information For VisitorsIf you’re planning to visit our Medieval Christmas Market, please read the following information to help ensure everyone has a great weekend.Added: 28th November 2024Read moreVisit Santa at Abbey House - Information for VisitorsIt’s nearly time for Santa to arrive at Abbey House! Here's all the information ticket holders need to know.Added: 28th November 2024Read moreLineup Announced for Night At The Abbey 2025Night At The Abbey returns in September 2025 with a multifaceted mix of music from a star-studded lineup!Added: 15th October 2024Read moreRun The Ruins 2025: FAQsWe’ve put together all the information you need to know about Run The Ruins: Longest Day 10k on Sunday 22nd June 2025.Added: 4th October 2024Read moreMedieval Fayre 2025 Re-Enactor RegistrationRegister your re-enactment group's interest in taking part in the 2025 Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre.Added: 25th September 2024Read moreMedieval Fayre 2025 Trader RegistrationWant to trade at the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre? Register here.Added: 25th September 2024Read moreRave In The Nave - Information For VisitorsIf you’re attending Rave In The Nave on Saturday 14th September, here’s everything you need to know.Added: 11th September 2024Read moreLongest Day 10K: Register Your InterestIntroducing a brand new 10k run for Glastonbury and the surrounding areas! Register here for pre-sale.Added: 9th September 2024Read moreHorrible Histories Rotten Royals - Information For VisitorsIf you've got tickets for Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals Live On Stage, here's the information you need to know.Added: 25th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: 3 Daft MonkeysIntroducing 3 daft Monkeys, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 24th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Lucy GrubbIntroducing Lucy Grubb, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 24th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Dr MeakerIntroducing Dr Meaker, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 22nd August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Patrick DuffIntroducing Patrick Duff, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 21st August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: The SinclairsIntroducing The Sinclairs, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 21st August 2024Read moreFrost Fayre & Medieval Market Trader RegistrationThis year as part of Glastonbury's Frost Fayre celebration the abbey will be free entry for two days!Added: 20th August 2024Read moreNight At The Abbey - Information for VisitorsIf you have tickets to this year's Night At The Abbey, here's what you need to know.Added: 20th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: The Electric Swing CircusIntroducing The Electric Swing Circus, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 19th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Moscow Drug ClubIntroducing Moscow Drug Club, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 18th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Pasha Finn and The EllipsisIntroducing Pasha Finn & The Ellipsis, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 18th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Milly Riquelme & La CubanaAdded: 17th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: The ShingalingsIntroducing The Shingalings, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 17th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: The Mighty RoosterIntroducing The Mighty Rooster, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 16th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Kitty StewartIntroducing Kitty Stewart, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 15th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Andy Grant BandIntroducing Andy Grant Band, one of 16 acts performing at Night At The Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 14th August 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre Returns on 26th & 27th April 2025The Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre returns on the 26th & 27th April 2025, with FREE entry for kids.Added: 13th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Meg CurlIntroducing Meg Curl, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 13th August 2024Read moreMeet the Night At The Abbey Artists: Renewal ChoirIntroducing Renewal Choir, one of 16 acts performing at Night at the Abbey on Saturday 24th August.Added: 12th August 2024Read moreExtravaganza 2024 - Information for VisitorsIf you have tickets to the sold out Extravaganza, here is the information you need.Added: 26th July 2024Read moreMedieval Fayre 2024 HighlightsRelive the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre in this short film from Flying Tiger Productions.Added: 6th June 2024Read moreSummer Open Day - Information For VisitorsComing along to the free Summer Open Day on 1st June? Here's everything you need to know.Added: 22nd May 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre 2024: Event WrapLast weekend the Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre kicked off the abbey’s 2024 events season, and what a strong start it was!Added: 2nd May 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre - Information for visitorsComing to the Medieval Fayre? Check out this information to make the most of your day.Added: 15th April 2024Read moreSummer Open Day Trader RegistrationRegister now to trade in our arts and crafts market at the 2024 Summer Open DayAdded: 14th April 2024Read moreNewton Faulkner New Headline Act for Night at the Abbey 2024Following Neville Staple’s withdrawal, Glastonbury Abbey’s annual music festival will now be headlined by solo acoustic artist Newton Faulkner.Added: 5th February 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre Takes Home Gold at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism AwardsThe Medieval Fayre has received the Gold Tourism Event of the Year award at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism AwardsAdded: 1st December 2023Read moreThe Big Reveal: Keane to Headline Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2024Alt rock stars Keane are set to take to the stage on Saturday 3rd August 2024. Added: 30th November 2023Read moreVisit Santa at Abbey House - Information for VisitorsSanta is making a special trip to Abbey House on Saturday 25th November!Added: 22nd November 2023Read moreLineup Announced for Night at the Abbey 2024A vibrant lineup has been confirmed for Glastonbury Abbey’s Night at the Abbey event on Saturday 24th August 2024. Added: 21st November 2023Read moreReview: Event Season 2023And just like that, the 2023 event season has come to an end. And what a season it was!Added: 26th October 2023Read moreVisit Santa at Abbey HouseFamilies will have the chance to meet Santa on Saturday 25th November.Added: 19th October 2023Read moreMedieval Fayre 2024 Re-enactor RegistrationWe are now accepting applications for re-enactment groups who wish to attend the medieval fayre in 2024.Added: 1st September 2023Read moreMedieval Fayre 2024 Traders RegistrationWe are now inviting registrations from interested parties to trade at the 2024 Medieval FayreAdded: 1st September 2023Read moreNight at the Abbey 2023 - Information for VisitorsIf you are coming to Night at The Abbey on Friday the 25th of August please read the following information to help ensure everyone has a great time.Added: 18th August 2023Read moreThe Dream Sanctuary returns to Night at the AbbeyLooking for something a little different at Night at the Abbey, take a visit to the Dream Sanctuary.Added: 11th August 2023Read moreExtravaganza - Information for visitorsComing to the Extravaganza? Please read this handy guide for parking, arrival, catering and more.Added: 3rd August 2023Read moreHorrible Histories - Information for VisitorsThe Horrible Histories team bring Barmy Britain to the abbey this weekend. Here is the information you need.Added: 12th July 2023Read moreFree entry Monday May 8thJoin us for our annual Summer Open Day event on Monday May 8th. Free entry to all.Added: 3rd May 2023Read moreInformation for Visitors - Medieval Fayre WeekendIf you're coming - or thinking of coming - to the Medieval Fayre weekend please read this to get the most out of your visit.Added: 13th April 2023Read moreMarket Applications Open! - Summer Open DayWant to trade at Glastonbury Abbey's Summer Open Day on May 8th in 2023? Fill in this form!Added: 16th March 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey wins more awards in 2022Glastonbury Abbey has received acknowledgement for its events season as well as general visitor experience in 2022Added: 9th December 2022Read moreHorrible Histories returns to Glastonbury Abbey in 2023Following the great Terrible Tudors show during the August bank holiday, the team are coming back with Barmy Britain!Added: 14th November 2022Read moreShortlisted at the National Outdoor Events Association awardsGlastonbury Abbey is a finalist in three categories at this year's NOEA awards.Added: 27th October 2022Read moreFinalist at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism AwardsBoth the Summer Open Day and Medieval Fayre set to win at this year's awards.Added: 21st October 2022Read moreCommunity Area Medieval Fayre registrationIf your charity or community organisation would like to be seen by thousands of visitors, register here.Added: 28th September 2022Read moreMedieval Fayre Market Trader Registration FormIf you'd like to trade at the Medieval Fayre in 2023 please register your interest here.Added: 28th September 2022Read moreMedieval Fayre Speakers Tent Registration FormIf you have an entertaining and knowledgeable topic you'd like to present at the fayre register here.Added: 28th September 2022Read moreMedieval Fayre 2023 Re-enactor RegistrationIf your group would like to participate in the Medieval Fayre in 2023, register here.Added: 27th September 2022Read moreNight at the abbey highlightsHave a look at the music and lights from this year's Night at the abbey in our film of the event.Added: 20th September 2022Read moreThe Medieval Fayre is back!Glastonbury Abbey's Medieval Fayre returns in April 2023. Tickets are on sale now.Added: 30th August 2022Read moreHorrible Histories - Information For VisitorsPlease read the information for visitors if you are coming to the show on Saturday.Added: 23rd August 2022Read moreNight at the Abbey 2022 - Information for VisitorsEverything you need to know when attending Night at the Abbey, Friday 26th AUgust.Added: 22nd August 2022Read moreSummer Open Day HighlightsRelive the recent Glastonbury Abbey Summer Open Day in the new highlights film from Flying Tiger Productions.Added: 13th June 2022Read moreTheatre season is upon us!Move over West End, Glastonbury Abbey
has a packed theatre calendar this summerAdded: 8th June 2022Read moreSummer Open Day - Information For VisitorsComing to the Summer Open Day? Please read the following information.Added: 25th May 2022Read moreMedieval Fayre Highlights VideoWatch highlights of the 2022 Medieval Fayre on our YouTube ChannelAdded: 10th May 2022Read moreLast order time for advance ticketsThis article has information regarding the last order times for Medieval Fayre advance online tickets.Added: 21st April 2022Read moreVisitor Information for Medieval FayreEverything you need to know for the upcoming Medieval Fayre.Added: 14th April 2022Read moreFrom rowdy medieval scenes to the tranquillity of meditationMarch and April see the return of our events season as the days grow thankfully longer.Added: 12th March 2022Read moreNew Year's Eve Fundraiser on Sale NowJoin us at Glastonbury Town Hall for our New Year's Eve celebrationAdded: 14th October 2021Read moreEvents Season 2021 is set to launchFollowing a very truncated events season in 2020 we are looking forward to welcoming you to more events in 2021Added: 3rd May 2021Read more
