Van Morrison to headline 20th Glastonbury Extravaganza

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2016

Saturday 6th August 2016
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, England MAP
£35 for adults, £20 for children (age 6-16), 5s and under free

Daily capacity: 8,000

Festival organiser and farmer Michael Eavis has announced that Van Morrison will be performing in the ancient Glastonbury Abbey's grounds for this year's 20th annual Glastonbury Extravaganza which will take place on Saturday, 6th August and will end with the traditional firework display.

Van Morrison last headlined Glastonbury Extravaganza in 2007. He has played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival many times over three decades, most recently in 2004. The Ieish singer said of his appearance this summer, "I've always found Glastonbury Abbey to have a special spiritual resonance for me and look forward to coming back this summer."

Farmer and the event's organiser Michael Eavis said, "We needed something really special for this 20 year celebration", and there can surely be nobody better than Van to arouse the spirits, and stir up the emotions of this wonderful place."

Janet Bell, Abbey director, added: "We are grateful to Michael Eavis for all the support he gives the Abbey, and for staging the Extravaganza here. It is a spectacular backdrop for a traditional summer night out."

Previous stars to appear at the Abbey include Sensational Space Shifters ft Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Status Quo, Madness, and Jools Holland and in 2015 Kinks frontman Ray Davies delighted the thousands who attended.

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Advance tickets are priced at £35 adult (£40 on the night) and £20 for an accompanied child aged 6 to 16 years. On the gate prices will be £40 for adults, and £25 for a child (6-16). Accompanied children aged five and under do not require a ticket.Note - Some card transactions will carry a surcharge. This will be no more than £3.50 per transaction.

Tickets can also be bought in person at the Abbey Shop where there is free collection or £1.50 delivery charge. Or by posting a cheque/postal order made payable to Glastonbury Festivals Ltd, to Glastonbury Extravaganza, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ indicating number of tickets required, postal details and delivery fee of £1.50 per order.

This year sees the return of the exclusive campsite for visitors to stay for the whole weekend, and make the most of the town; with shuttle bus service to the Abbey provided. The campsite has been expanded for 2016, allowing visitors to make the most of their stay in the Vale of Avalon.

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