Free May Fayre and Procession will bring dragons, drummers, Morris dancing and birthday cake to town.

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Glastonbury's dragons are turning 10 — and the town is getting a full birthday blow-out.

The Glastonbury Dragons May Fayre and Procession will take place on Sunday, 3 May 2026, with events at Tor Leisure Centre, Glastonbury Market Cross, the High Street and the Fairfield on Glastonbury Tor.

The free community event will feature music, Morris dancing, drumming, handmade crafts, traditional games and a procession through the town.

This year marks the 10th birthday of the Glastonbury Dragons.

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Local bakers Burns the Bread are creating a birthday cake for the occasion, while organisers say newly transformed versions of the Red and White Glastonbury Dragons will appear during the celebrations.

Where the Glastonbury Dragons event takes place

The day begins at Tor Leisure Centre, where the May Fayre will host dragon and May-themed handmade arts and crafts, alongside birthday-themed traditional games.

The celebration will then move into the town centre, with performances expected around Glastonbury Market Cross and along the High Street.

The dragons will process from Tor Leisure Centre up the High Street to the Fairfield on the slopes of Glastonbury Tor.

The Fairfield will host the Glastonbury Dragons seasonal celebration, including the Blossom Circle ceremony.

Performers and procession

Special guests are set to include Pentacle Drummers, Glastonbury Border Morris, Boudica Rocks Morris, Lady Amp, Glastonbury Dragon Drummers and The Drummers of Avalon.

Ceremonialists, performers and the Red and White Glastonbury Dragons will also take part.

The parade is expected to include the Glastonbury Dragons' traditional "battle of the season".

Approximate timings

Timings are subject to confirmation nearer the day.

• 10 am — Glastonbury Dragons May Fayre opens at Tor Leisure Centre.
• 1.30 pm to 1.45 pm — Glastonbury Dragons Parade begins, including the seasonal dragon battle.
• 2 pm — Parade heads up Glastonbury High Street to the Fairfield on the slopes of Glastonbury Tor.
• Around 2.45 pm — Dragons reach the Fairfield and the Blossom Circle ceremony begins.
• 4 pm — Grand finale outside Tor Leisure Centre.
• 5 pm — May Fayre closes.

The Glastonbury Dragons May Fayre and Procession is free and open to all.

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