What’s on in Glastonbury and Street: sacred lands, jazz, burgers, bouncy castles and a trip to Avalon

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In true Glastonbury fashion, this weekend is serving up everything from jazz and meditation to goddess rituals and Roman engineers. Meanwhile in Street, The Loft has your Thursday burger night and Sunday roast sorted, and Shepton’s Collett Park Day is well worth the quick trip for food trucks, music and a chance to win a hula hoop contest.
Ease your way into the weekend with the Burger Night at The Loft in Street this Thursday — any burger plus chips, salad and a drink for £15 from 6–8pm. Perfect pre-weekend fuel or a no-faff dinner before a night out. Details at theloftstreet.co.uk.
It all kicks off on Friday 13 June in Glastonbury with two very different vibes. The Red Hot Jazz Club brings a heavyweight trio of jazz musicians to the Red Brick Building for an evening of properly classy sounds, while over at the Beckets Inn, Glastonbury Pagan Moot hosts a quiet evening chat about meditation. Choose your energy.

On Saturday 14 June, the main event in Shepton is the return of Collett Park Day, a full-day festival of food, live music, glitter tattoos, hula hooping, bouncy castles and community stalls. The Movement Gym will be there too with fitness games and prizes for anyone willing to flex for fun. Free parking off Cannard's Grave Road, trainers optional but advised.
Over at the Art Bank, the Repair Café is open from 11am to 1pm — bring your broken toasters, wobbly chairs, glitchy laptops and see if the team can work their magic. No jewellery repairs this month, but sewing, tech, wood and electronics are all covered.
If rummaging through old treasure is more your thing, the Antique & Collectors Fair returns to the Bath & West Showground with more than 600 stalls of vintage finds. From war medals and silverware to leather luggage and taxidermy, it's like the attic of your dreams (or nightmares) — and it runs all weekend.
In Glastonbury, the Lady of Avalon weekend begins at the Assembly Rooms, inviting participants to spend two days walking, meditating and connecting with the sacred land and mythology of Avalon. Part indoors, part on the land — dress accordingly.

Meanwhile, in Wells, Wells Pride returns with a full programme across the city. Expect a Pride March, live music, open mic sessions, a drag quiz, and theatrical performances — all tied together with a lot of colour and community.
Elsewhere on Saturday, the Burtle Silver Band is marking its 120th anniversary with a free afternoon concert followed by a ticketed party in the evening. The bash includes live music from The Six Machine, food trucks, and a full bar — it's all happening at Burtle Village Hall.
Back in Wells, History Live! takes over the Bishop's Palace and Gardens on both Saturday and Sunday, bringing Roman engineers, Viking warriors, medieval households and more to the lawns. There'll be costumed re-enactors, live demonstrations, and food and drink from the café — one of the summer's biggest family-friendly events.
On Sunday 15 June, Shepton Open Gardens opens the gates to the town's greenest corners. Expect a mix of cottage plots, wildlife-friendly spaces and hidden gems, plus the joy of nosing through someone else's begonias with permission.
Over in Wells, The Magic Flute is being performed at St Cuthbert's Church at 3pm. This opera classic is being given the Opera in a Box treatment — fun, theatrical, and probably the least stuffy way to spend Father's Day with Mozart.

While you're thinking about Father's Day, don't forget The Loft in Street is open for Sunday lunch with a traditional roast served from midday. A solid option if you'd rather treat dad to Yorkshire puddings than socks.
On Monday 16 June, the antiques fair continues and the Lady of Avalon weekend wraps up with a full day out on the sacred land. Boots, layers, offerings — you know the drill.
Finally, on Tuesday 17 June, Castle Cary hosts a cultural curveball: an Arts Society lecture on the Bonampak Murals of Mayan Mexico. Coffee starts at 10.15am and the talk begins shortly after — think vivid murals, ancient civilisations, and a nice change of pace from the weekend's foam parties and majorette shows.

And mark your calendars for Saturday 30 August — because Elvis is coming to Wells. World champion tribute artist Emilio Santoro is bringing his award-winning show to Studio24, backed by a full 1950s live band. Expect hip-shaking hits, spine-tingling vocals and enough pompadour to make the King himself proud. Tickets are £25.05 and expected to sell out faster than you can say "Suspicious Minds."
It's a packed few days — pace yourself, wear suncream, and good luck avoiding FOMO.
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