Run by Michael Eavis (of Glastonbury Festival) for over ten years, and set in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, it has seen many memorable performances over the years. This year the event takes place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August, 2010.
This unique event has grown in stature over the years and is already a high spot in the musical calendar of the South West. It's a real occasion, with stage screeens, beautiful water fountains, lights, candelabra, picnics, and a fireworks finale on the Sunday night.
Saturday night will see Madness, and Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel entertaining the crowd - tickets have SOLD OUT.
Sunday has the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing a family concert of popular classics full of well know pieces, and culminating with a chance to wave flags to 'Land of Hope and Glory'. Violinist Nicola Benedetti returns makes her third appearance in six years, alongside guest soloists - tenor Andrew Rees and soprano Jo Appleby, The Sunday concert will open with string quartet Raven .
Ticket information:
Tickets are priced at £30 per Adult ticket (in advance). £15 for children (aged 6 – 16 years). 5's and under free. Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. There is a Group offer: Buy any combination of 10 adult tickets over the 2 nights and receive the 11th FREE.
Tickets can be purchased over the telephone by calling 01458 834596, or to buy tickets online, click here. Note - Some card transactions will carry a surcharge. This will be no more than £2 per transaction.
Tickets can also be bought:
In person at the Glastonbury Festival Office, 28 Northload St, Glastonbury, BA6 9JJ and the Glastonbury Abbey Shop, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EL ( 9.30am – 5.30pm).
By cheque (made payable to Glastonbury Festivals Ltd) sent to Glastonbury Extravaganza at the Festival Office address (cheque is also an option of payment with online tickets).
Subject to availability tickets will be available to buy on the gate from 6pm priced at £35 for an adult ticket.
A free park and ride service from Clarks Village in Street operates both nights from 5pm and will shuttle people to and from the Abbey.
More information will be here when available.
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