Brian Wilson performing 'Pet Sounds' to headline Glastonbury Extravaganza

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2017

Saturday 5th August 2017
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 Brian Wilson performing 'Pet Sounds' will be the headline act for this year's 21st annual Glastonbury Extravaganza in the ancient Glastonbury Abbey's grounds, which takes place on Saturday 5th August 2017.

Brian will be performing alongside a celebrated band which includes his former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chapman, Wilson will also treat the abbey crowd to greatest hits and rare cuts from their vast back catalogue. Also playing at the Extravaganza will be brass band the Black Dyke Band, with a firework display rounding off the night.

Michael Eavis said: "To have a music icon such as Brian to headline the Extravaganza is just fabulous; he is bringing his world-famous Pet Sounds to play for us and I am sure it will be one of the best nights we’ve ever done at the Abbey."

And Brian sent this message to fans: "I love performing Pet Sounds with my band and look forward to playing back in Glastonbury, as I had a ball the last time we played at the festival, this show at the Abbey will be a special night, I look forward to seeing you all there, Love and Mercy, Brian."

For the third year, limited camping has also been made available for Extravaganza ticket holders by Michael, sited a short distance from the abbey, with pitches starting at £20 for the weekend. Pre-erected tents are also available.

Advance tickets are priced at £35 adult 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.

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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.

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