Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

About

The ancient market town of Malmesbury has been home to a Carnival for nearly 100 years, and the heart of Carnival is still the procession, which this year is on the 2nd September; 6pm onward. The route is up through the town and is always lined with enthusiastic and generous spectators, enjoying the spectacle and invention of the local participants and the wonderful marching bands.

These days though, Carnival and Festival is so much more than the procession. Throughout August there will be a range of events to suit all ages and tastes.

The full, detailed Festival programme is available on the Carnival website, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. You can look at the event calendar by date or by type of event. You can also download entry forms for the procession and our street market. 'What's On' Guides are being delivered to local homes and businesses and will be available from outlets in the town, such as the Tourist Information Centre.

A few dates for your diary:

Sunday 6th August - Open Gardens throughout the town

Friday 11th August - Carnival Ceilidh with the Cartwheel Ceilidh Band, all dances are called so no experience is necessary!

Saturday 12th August - Comedy Night, with a compere and 3 well established stand-up comedians

Friday 17th August - The Carrivick Sisters, lovely harmonies and accomplished musicianship from these folk music siblings

Friday 18th August - Dickens on Dickens, Actor Gerald Dickens presents a virtuoso one man show based on his illustrious great great grandfather

Saturday 26th August - Jazz in the Garden, Tiger Tim's Raggamuffins; traditional and Dixieland jazz in beautiful surroundings

Sunday 27th August - Petticoat Lane, our popular street market of bargains and fun

There will be many other events during the month; theatre, readings, talks, games and quizzes, films, walks, runs and cycles and a funfair.

Tickets for events will be available from the Carnival website and from the Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall in Malmesbury.