What's on in Glastonbury this weekend

By Emma Dance

4th Aug 2022 | Local News

Last One Home play The King Arthur on Saturday
Last One Home play The King Arthur on Saturday

It's a musical spectacular in Glastonbury this weekend, with heaps of live music from jazz to funk to pop/rock and, of course, the famous Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza. There's also family fun to be had at the brilliant Family Festival at Paddington Farm.

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Friday, August 5

Unit 4 @ The King Arthur

The King Arthur

The local funk band, fronted by singer songwriter Mark Speed will be playing originals and covers to funk your life up!

The Red Hot Jazz Club Presents: Sarah & The String Syndicate

The Red Brick Building

If you love classic swing tunes from the 20s & 30s, including Cole Porter and George Gershwin, played in Gypsy style, alongside some great vocals from local singer Sarah Griffiths, then head to the Red Brick Building for a fabulous night of jazz at The Red Hot Jazz Club.

Lughnasadh Community Celebration

Assembly Rooms

Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Join the celebrations at this community event, with performance and live music.

 Saturday, August 6

Rory McLeod on Tour

Assembly Rooms

Rory McLeod is a musical Gypsy, his eccentric melodies are infused with influences from Flamenco to Country blues, through to Celtic, East European and Calypso rhythms creating a style of music and songwriting that has been described as "Intimate, revealing, political and powerful."

Last One Home @ The King Arthur

The King Arthur

Last One Home return to The King Arthur for another headline show.

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza

Glastonbury Abbey

The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concert returns with a headline performance from Paloma Faith. Also performing in the Abbey's historic surroundings will be 13 times European Brass Band Champions, Black Dyke Brass Band, and Seasick Steve. The event will conclude with the traditional fireworks finale.

Extravaganza Day Indoor Market

Assembly Rooms

The Glastonbury Indoor Market is a vibrant, colourful indoor event with an array of local talent exhibiting their skills.

Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7

Family Festival

Paddington Farm

The popular Family Festival is back at Paddington Farm and promises heaps of fun for the whole family, with performances, workshops, walkabouts and music.

     

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