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The 2026 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival takes place on Monday November 9th with dozens of dazzling entries set to wow spectators.

Carnival returns on Nov 9th, 2026

Burnham-On-Sea 2026 Carnival Route: Tesco’s roundabout > Love Lane > Manor Road > Victoria Street > High Street > Marine Drive > finishes opposite Burnham Holiday Village in Marine Drive. See the route map.

Carnival parking

  Carnival parking: Get into Burnham early as many roads in the town close early. Best places for parking are the Oxford Street Car Park and the Pier Street Car Park (next to the B&M store on the seafront) although many side streets also have spaces.

Staying in Burnham for the 2026 carnival

Staying in the Burnham-On-Sea area during the Carnival? Read our guide to the area’s best hotels and B&Bs. There is also self catering accommodation. Arrival of the carts for the 2026 carnival: The carnival carts will first arrive in Burnham-On-Sea late on the Saturday night after completing the Bridgwater Carnival. The carts gather along Queen’s Drive and the Frank Foley Parkway where they will be on display at the 2026 event to the public throughout Sunday and Monday.

Burnham-On-Sea seafront fireworks

Carnival weekend fireworks: Burnham-On-Sea’s dazzling seafront fireworks display is scheduled to be held on Sunday November 8th, 2026.

A taster of what you’ll see at the spectacle of Burnham-On-Sea Carnival as thousands line the streets to watch the entertainment.

The Carnival Programme is an excellent souvenir – it provides lots of information about the event, including a comprehensive list of all of the procession’s entries, photographs of some carts, information on the Carnival Queen and Princesses, a short history of the Carnival and much more!

The Highbridge & Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Programme can be purchased in local shops, pubs, the tourist information centre and other outlets in Burnham-On-Sea. It can also be bought in November on the night of the Burnham-On-Sea Fireworks display and the night of the Carnival itself.

Welcome to the 2026 Highbridge and Burnham Carnival

The Carnival Chair Annalee New welcomes visitors to the 2026 event.

Many thousands of people from all over Britain make the journey to this part of Somerset to watch our November carnival. Watching dozens of dazzling illuminated floats parade through the streets is an amazing spectacle! Scores of giant Carnival carts will pass before your eyes, each one pulsating with music and aglow with the lights from thousands of coloured light bulbs, fantastically coloured costumes and special effects to create a magical evening of entertainment. The origins of the carnival lie in Bridgwater where the inhabitants commemorated the date of Guy Fawkes’ attempt in 1605 to blow up parliament with a parade. Bridgwater stages the first carnival of the series across Somerset. The Carnival also goes on to other locations around Somerset including Weston, Glastonbury and North Petherton. Annalee New 07968 609272

En-route parking permits are available for the 2026 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival. Facilities are available for visitors to view Burnham’s carnival procession from the comfort of their own car, van or motorhome. Click here to buy advance parking.

Please remember to dig deep and give your spare change to the charity collectors on the night.

The carnival raises thousands of pounds for good causes and to help the event continue to be held every year but can only continue with your help.