Carnival Events 2026
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Sat 01-Aug - Fri 28-Aug
£3
Trail opens on 1 August Can you find them all? Map/Entry forms on sale at the Tourist Information Centre from 1 August
Sun 02-Aug 1:00 pm
-5:30 pm
£7
A rare chance to look around some of the most beautiful gardens in Malmesbury
Thu 06-Aug - Sat 08-Aug
£12 / £10 Concessions
Follow the adventures of the Railway Children with the Athelstan Players
Sat 08-Aug 7:30 pm
£12 per person
The Carnival quiz is back courtesy of our ace quizmasters. Be prepared for your quizzing skills to be well and truly tested.
Thu 13-Aug 8:30 pm
-10:00 pm
£3
Come and learn about our bats on this guided walk through Conygre Mead Nature Reserve. (Tickets available at venue)
Fri 14-Aug 7:00 pm
£20 per person
Think you know your Malbec from your Merlot? or your Chenin from your Chardonnay? Well here's a chance to prove it; Malmesbury's wine bluffers will temp you with another collection of fine wines.
This year we are joined by Jamie from The Malmesbury Wine Company, a new bluffer with plenty of experience (and wine!)
Sat 15-Aug 9:00 am
-12:00 pm
FREE
Come and meet our local firemen and see our local fire engines !! Visit subject to operational callouts.
Sat 15-Aug 7:00 pm
£10
Direct from a week-long stint at the Hollywood Magic Castle in Los Angeles, The Magic Circle’s YMC Stage Magician of the Year, Jack Ranger-Walsh, invites you to an evening of magic, mind-reading, and wonder.
Mon 17-Aug - Fri 21-Aug
Pay what you choose
Play-in-a-week Devised Theatre workshop with The Last Baguette theatre company
10am - 4pm daily
Performance for family and friends at 3pm on Friday 8th August
For ages 10 - 18 (up to 25 for SEND)
Tue 18-Aug 7:30 pm
£10
Bill Reed will recount colourful stories from Athelstan Museum’s “Voices” project, which is now in its 11th year.
Sat 22-Aug 7:00 pm
Adult £15, U18/Concession £10
A Night of Hilarious Improv Comedy
Sun 23-Aug 10:00 am
-3:00 pm
FREE
A wide variety of stalls with incredible produce and bargains fill our wonderful High Street.
Tue 25-Aug 7:30 pm
£10
Susan Mockler will provide an entertaining account of the pubs of Malmesbury.
Thu 27-Aug 7:00 pm
£49
Come and experience a superb evening sampling great wines whilst enjoying a fabulous three course dinner at The Whole Hog
Fri 28-Aug - Sun 30-Aug
FREE
Join The Last Baguette theatre company to get creative and messy making your own Carnival sculptures for the procession in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. Drop-in sessions for everyone age 5+
Fri 28-Aug 6:00 pm
-7:00 pm
£8 Adult, £6 U16, £20 Family
Wiggle your toes in your favourite shoes, pick up a headset and join in the dancing fun! - U16s must be accompanied by an adult
£8 for adults and £6 for U16s. £20 for a family ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 U16s)
Fri 28-Aug 7:45 pm
-10:00 pm
£12
Dance like nobody’s watching! Grab a set of headphones and choose your favourite track.
Adult event for 18+, Full bar + specialist gin bar available
Sat 29-Aug 7:30 pm
£15
“Making A Song And Dance Of It”
Enjoy top quality live jazz in our pop-up jazz club. Relax at your table or take to the dancefloor and shake your stuff.
Mon 31-Aug 2:00 pm
-4:00 pm
Individual and Family tickets available
A 60 min comedy and circus show about not hiding all the "try"s you did that didn't work. There will also be a hands-on circus workshop for everyone. Aimed at 3-10 year olds and their grown-ups.
Tue 01-Sep 7:30 pm
£10
Tony McAleavy will tell the remarkable story of Walter Powell, MP for Malmesbury in the late 19th century
Thu 03-Sep - Sat 05-Sep
Rides, stalls and fun for all the family! Thursday Friday 5pm to 9pm Saturday 2pm to 10pm
Thu 03-Sep - Sun 06-Sep
FREE
Malmesbury Carnival Community Radio is live each evening from 6pm on Thursday 2nd to Saturday 5th of September. Tune in online at www.flyingmonkcommunityprojects
Sat 05-Sep 4:00 pm
-6:00 pm
FREE
Preparation for the Procession for everyone who joined in with the Carnival Arts Workshops.
Sat 05-Sep 6:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Bigger and better than ever, the Carnival showpiece event returns in all it's glory.
Sun 06-Sep 9:00 am
-1:00 pm
It's all for charity, but someone has to count it!
Sun 06-Sep 11:00 am
A joyous celebration held in our beautiful Abbey.
Sun 06-Sep 12:00 pm
Tickets on sale at every event, £1 per ticket. Chance to win big value prizes and support our charities at the same time.
