Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026

Book with confidence

Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a registered charity. Income generated through our Official Live Stream contributes towards the substantial costs of staging, supporting and promoting Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and helps us continue this historic tradition for future generations.

We want everyone purchasing access to our Official Live Stream to do so with confidence. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival will work closely with our appointed live-streaming, production and technical suppliers and will take all reasonable steps within our control to provide a reliable, enjoyable and high-quality broadcast.

As with any major live outdoor event and live internet broadcast, circumstances may arise which are outside our reasonable control.

By purchasing access to the Official Live Stream, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. The Official Live Stream

1.1. The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Official Live Stream will provide online coverage of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival on Saturday 7 November 2026.

1.2. The broadcast will commence at 6:00pm and will combine historic Carnival footage, coverage building up to 2026, behind-the-scenes material, interviews and live coverage from around the route.

1.3. The main broadcast area for full live procession coverage is in Bridgwater town centre. The procession usually reaches this area at approximately 7:00pm, but its arrival time may vary on the night.

1.4. Where operationally, technically and safely possible, we also intend to provide coverage of the traditional squibbing display following the procession.

1.5. All advertised timings, content and features are given in good faith but are indicative and may be subject to change.

1.6. Due to the nature of a live event, we cannot guarantee that every advertised feature, location, participating entry, performance or element of the Carnival will appear within the broadcast.

2. Purchase and pricing

2.1. Paid access to the Official Live Stream is provided through a livestream ticket linked to the email address used at checkout. Complimentary access may instead be provided through an authorised access code or a direct grant.

2.2. The advertised Early Bird price is £5 per livestream ticket.

2.3. Early Bird access will be available from 1 September 2026 until 11:59pm on Friday 6 November 2026, unless otherwise stated.

2.4. The advertised price on Carnival Day, Saturday 7 November 2026, is £7 per livestream ticket.

2.5. All purchases are subject to successful payment authorisation.

2.6. The purchaser is responsible for ensuring that all information provided when making a purchase is accurate, including their email address where this is used to deliver access details.

2.7. Any additional transaction or processing charges, where applicable, will be displayed before the transaction is completed.

3. Access and permitted use

3.1. Each paid purchase provides a viewing entitlement linked to the email address used at checkout. The purchaser must sign in with that same email address to open the protected live player. No password or paid access code is required.

3.2. Access is provided for private and domestic viewing by the purchaser and their household unless expressly stated otherwise.

3.3. A ticket, account, sign-in link or complimentary access code must not be:

• resold
• commercially distributed
• publicly shared
• published online or on social media
• reproduced for commercial purposes
• used to provide an unauthorised public or commercial screening
• deliberately supplied to unauthorised persons

3.4. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival reserves the right to suspend or disable access where we reasonably believe that a ticket, account, sign-in link or complimentary access code has been fraudulently obtained, resold, publicly distributed or otherwise misused.

3.5. No refund will normally be provided where access has been suspended or terminated as a result of fraud, misuse or a material breach of these Terms & Conditions by the purchaser.

4. Book with confidence - cancellation before the event

4.1. If Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2026 is cancelled in its entirety before the Carnival procession and Official Live Stream have commenced, purchasers of advance live stream access will be entitled to a refund of the price paid for their live stream access.

4.2. This applies where the event is unable to proceed because of circumstances including, but not limited to:

• severe or dangerous weather
• flooding
• public safety concerns
• an emergency or major incident
• instructions from the police, emergency services or relevant authorities
• serious infrastructure failure
• a Force Majeure Event as defined in Section 15
• another circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers which prevents the event from taking place

4.3. Where a refund is due, it will normally be returned using the original payment method wherever reasonably practicable.

4.4. Nothing in this section affects the purchaser's statutory rights.

5. Cancellation, interruption or curtailment after commencement

5.1. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a major outdoor live event and circumstances can change rapidly.

5.2. If the Carnival procession and/or Official Live Stream has commenced but is subsequently delayed, interrupted, suspended, shortened, altered or cancelled because of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organisers, a refund will not normally be provided, subject always to the purchaser's statutory rights.

5.3. Such circumstances may include:

• severe or deteriorating weather
• high winds
• flooding
• an emergency or major incident
• public or participant safety concerns
• crowd safety issues
• instructions from the police, emergency services or relevant authorities
• failure or loss of essential infrastructure
• external telecommunications or network failures
• a Force Majeure Event
• another circumstance outside our reasonable control which makes continuation of the event or broadcast unsafe or impracticable

5.4. This reflects the fact that the event and/or broadcast will already have commenced and substantial production, broadcasting, infrastructure and event costs will have been incurred.

5.5. Nothing in this section excludes or restricts any statutory rights which cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

6. Live stream interruptions and technical difficulties

6.1. Live internet broadcasting depends upon a range of technology and third-party infrastructure, including internet connectivity, mobile networks, telecommunications services, cameras, sound and broadcast equipment, power supplies, streaming platforms, servers, software and hosting services.

6.2. While Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and its appointed suppliers will take all reasonable steps to provide a reliable broadcast, we cannot guarantee that the Official Live Stream will be completely uninterrupted or error-free.

6.3. Viewers may occasionally experience:

• temporary interruption to the broadcast
• buffering
• reduced picture or sound quality
• temporary loss of sound or vision
• loss of an individual camera or broadcast location
• delays
• loss of connectivity
• other technical difficulties associated with a live broadcast

6.4. Where a technical problem occurs, Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and our appointed suppliers will make reasonable efforts to restore normal coverage as quickly as reasonably practicable.

6.5. Temporary interruptions or technical problems resulting from circumstances genuinely outside our reasonable control will not normally give rise to a refund.

6.6. If the broadcast has commenced but subsequently becomes interrupted, reduced or unavailable because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, a refund will not automatically be payable.

6.7. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits any statutory remedy available to a consumer where the service has not been supplied in accordance with applicable UK consumer law.

7. Failure to provide the live stream

7.1. If the Official Live Stream cannot be supplied, or there is a significant failure in the service for which Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is legally responsible, any entitlement to a refund, price reduction or other remedy will be determined in accordance with applicable UK consumer law.

7.2. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or limit any consumer right or remedy which cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

7.3. We will provide the service with the reasonable care and skill required by applicable law.

8. Viewer's equipment and internet connection

8.1. It is the viewer's responsibility to ensure that they have suitable equipment and an adequate internet connection to access the Official Live Stream.

8.2. This includes ensuring that their device, operating system, browser, television, computer, laptop, tablet or mobile telephone is compatible with the live stream platform.

8.3. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival cannot accept responsibility for an inability to access or satisfactorily view the broadcast caused by the viewer's own:

• device or equipment
• television
• computer or laptop
• tablet or mobile telephone
• Wi-Fi or home network
• broadband connection
• internet service provider
• mobile network
• browser or software
• other equipment or services outside our reasonable control

8.4. Viewers are encouraged to check their equipment and internet connection before the live broadcast begins.

9. Changes to the broadcast or procession

9.1. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a live event and reasonable changes may occasionally be necessary.

9.2. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival reserves the right to make reasonable alterations to the Official Live Stream where necessary because of operational, editorial, technical, weather or safety considerations.

9.3. Changes may include alterations to:

• advertised broadcast times
• presenters
• camera positions
• live broadcast locations
• interviews
• behind-the-scenes content
• programme features
• procession coverage
• planned squibbing coverage

9.4. Reasonable changes of this nature will not automatically entitle a purchaser to a refund.

9.5. Nothing in this section affects a purchaser's statutory rights.

10. Squibbing coverage

10.1. We intend, where operationally, technically and safely possible, to provide coverage of Bridgwater's traditional squibbing display.

10.2. Due to the nature and timing of a live outdoor event, coverage of the squibbing display cannot be absolutely guaranteed.

10.3. Failure to broadcast the squibbing display because of operational, technical, weather, safety or other circumstances outside our reasonable control will not, by itself, normally entitle a purchaser to a refund.

11. Online purchases and cancellation rights

11.1. Purchases are subject to applicable UK consumer legislation, including, where applicable, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

11.2. Where a statutory cancellation right applies, a purchaser may cancel within 14 days after the contract is made by emailing support@bridgwatercarnival.live with their name, booking email and order reference and a clear statement that they wish to cancel.

11.3. For purchases made within 14 days of the broadcast, the purchaser will be asked to give express consent for the digital-content supply to begin before the cancellation period ends and to acknowledge that the statutory right to cancel will be lost once the livestream begins. The checkbox is not selected in advance, and the acknowledgement is recorded with the purchase.

11.4. A purchaser may use the following model wording, although it is not compulsory: “To Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival: I give notice that I cancel my contract for the Official Live Stream. Name: [name]. Booking email: [email]. Order reference: [reference]. Date: [date].”

11.5. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions affects any statutory cancellation right which remains applicable to the transaction.

12. Refunds

12.1. Refunds will be provided where required under these Terms & Conditions or applicable law.

12.2. If Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is cancelled in its entirety before the Carnival procession and Official Live Stream have commenced, advance live stream purchasers will be entitled to a refund in accordance with Section 4.

12.3. If the event or broadcast has commenced and is subsequently curtailed, interrupted, suspended or cancelled because of circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including a Force Majeure Event, a refund will not normally be provided.

12.4. Subject always to statutory rights, refunds will not normally be provided because:

• the purchaser decides not to watch the broadcast
• the purchaser misses all or part of the broadcast
• the purchaser experiences problems caused by their own equipment or internet connection
• the purchaser provides incorrect contact information and consequently does not receive their access information
• reasonable changes are made to the advertised programme or coverage
• a particular Carnival entry, feature or activity does not appear within the broadcast
• squibbing cannot be broadcast for reasons outside our reasonable control
• the live stream experiences temporary technical difficulties outside our reasonable control
• the event or broadcast is affected after commencement by circumstances outside our reasonable control

12.5. Nothing in this section excludes any refund, price reduction or other remedy to which a purchaser is entitled under applicable consumer law.

13. Supporting Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

13.1. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a registered charity.

13.2. Where a refund is not due under these Terms & Conditions or applicable law, monies generated through live stream purchases will remain with Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and contribute towards our charitable activities and the substantial costs involved in staging, supporting and promoting the Carnival.

13.3. The organisers greatly appreciate the support and understanding of viewers, particularly where circumstances beyond our reasonable control affect either the Carnival procession or its broadcast.

13.4. Your support helps us continue this historic tradition for our community and future generations.

13.5. Our charitable status does not affect any statutory consumer rights which apply to a purchase.

14. Copyright, recording and rebroadcasting

14.1. The Official Live Stream, including its video, audio, graphics and production content, is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

14.2. Access is provided for private and domestic viewing only.

14.3. Except where permitted by law or where prior written permission has been obtained, viewers must not:

• rebroadcast or retransmit the live stream
• commercially exploit the broadcast
• provide unauthorised public or commercial screenings
• reproduce or distribute substantial parts of the broadcast
• distribute unauthorised recordings or copies of the broadcast

14.4. Nothing in this section prevents any use which cannot lawfully be prohibited.

15. Force majeure - events outside our reasonable control

15.1. For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions, a ‘Force Majeure Event’ means an event, circumstance or occurrence which is beyond the reasonable control of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and which prevents, delays, disrupts, interrupts, curtails or materially affects the Carnival procession, associated activities or the Official Live Stream.

15.2. Force Majeure Events may include, but are not limited to:

• severe, extreme or adverse weather conditions
• storms, high winds, lightning, flooding, snow, ice or other natural events
• fire, explosion or serious accident
• national or local emergencies
• acts of God or natural disasters
• epidemic, pandemic or public health emergency
• acts or threats of terrorism
• civil disturbance, riot or disorder
• war, armed conflict or similar events
• industrial action or strikes outside our reasonable control
• road closures or restrictions imposed by third parties or public authorities
• instructions, restrictions, prohibitions or decisions imposed by the police, emergency services, local authority, government or another competent authority
• circumstances affecting public, participant, volunteer, contractor or staff safety
• failure or interruption of electricity or other essential utilities
• failure or interruption of external telecommunications, mobile networks, broadband or internet infrastructure
• failure of third-party infrastructure or services which could not reasonably have been prevented
• serious transport or logistical disruption
• evacuation or emergency incidents
• unexpected structural, infrastructure or route safety issues
• any other event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

15.3. Where a Force Majeure Event occurs, Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival may, where reasonably necessary, delay, alter, relocate, suspend, curtail or cancel all or part of the Carnival procession, associated activities or Official Live Stream.

15.4. Where reasonably practicable, Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and its appointed suppliers will take reasonable steps to minimise the effects of a Force Majeure Event and, where possible, continue or restore the Carnival and/or Official Live Stream.

15.5. If a Force Majeure Event results in the entire Carnival being cancelled before both the Carnival procession and Official Live Stream have commenced, advance live stream purchasers will be entitled to a refund of the price paid for their live stream access in accordance with Section 4.

15.6. If the Carnival procession and/or Official Live Stream has already commenced and is subsequently interrupted, delayed, suspended, curtailed, altered or cancelled because of a Force Majeure Event, a refund will not normally be provided, subject always to the purchaser's statutory rights.

15.7. This reflects the fact that substantial costs associated with organising, producing, operating and broadcasting the Carnival will already have been incurred. Where a refund is not due, monies received will continue to support Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, its charitable activities and the costs associated with staging and supporting the procession.

15.8. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival will not be responsible for failure or delay in performing its obligations where that failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event, to the extent permitted by law.

15.9. Nothing in this Force Majeure provision is intended to exclude or restrict liability for matters which are within the reasonable control of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, nor does it exclude, restrict or limit any statutory consumer rights or remedies which cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

15.10. Decisions concerning whether the Carnival can safely commence, continue or resume may need to be taken at short notice. Where appropriate, such decisions may be made following consultation with or on the instruction or advice of the police, emergency services, local authority, safety personnel, contractors or other relevant authorities.

15.11. The safety of Carnival participants, spectators, volunteers, contractors, staff and the wider public will always take priority over continuation of the event or broadcast.

16. Limitation of liability

16.1. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

16.2. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or restrict liability for:

• death or personal injury caused by negligence
• fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• breach of statutory consumer rights
• failure to exercise reasonable care and skill where required by law
• any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted

16.3. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to deprive a consumer of any statutory remedy to which they are legally entitled.

17. Complaints and refund requests

17.1. If a purchaser experiences a problem with their purchase or believes they are legally entitled to a refund or other remedy, they should contact Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival using the contact details provided on our official website or with their purchase.

17.2. Purchasers should provide their name, order or transaction reference and sufficient details to enable us to investigate the matter.

17.3. We will endeavour to consider legitimate complaints and refund requests fairly and within a reasonable period.

17.4. Nothing in this section prevents a purchaser from exercising any statutory rights available to them.

18. Personal information and privacy

18.1. Personal information supplied in connection with the purchase and provision of live stream access will be processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation and our relevant Privacy Policy or Privacy Notice.

18.2. Personal information may be shared with authorised payment, ticketing, streaming and technical providers where reasonably necessary to:

• process a transaction
• activate and confirm livestream access
• provide access to the broadcast
• provide customer support
• administer refunds
• prevent fraud
• operate the live stream service

18.3. Personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection law and our relevant Privacy Policy or Privacy Notice.

19. Severability

19.1. If any provision or part of a provision within these Terms & Conditions is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision or part will be treated as removed or modified to the minimum extent necessary.

19.2. The remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

20. Changes to these Terms & Conditions

20.1. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival may make reasonable changes to these Terms & Conditions where necessary to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, the live stream platform or operational arrangements.

20.2. Any changes will not be used retrospectively to remove statutory rights which a purchaser had at the time of purchase.

20.3. The Terms & Conditions applicable at the time of purchase will normally govern that purchase, subject to any changes required by law.

21. Governing law

21.1. These Terms & Conditions and the purchase of access to the Official Live Stream are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

21.2. Nothing in this provision is intended to deprive a consumer of any mandatory legal protections or jurisdictional rights available to them under applicable law.

22. Our commitment to you

22.1. We recognise that many people who cannot attend Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival in person will be relying on our Official Live Stream to experience the magic of Carnival night.

22.2. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival and our appointed live-streaming, production and technical suppliers will take all reasonable steps within our control to provide the best and smoothest viewing experience reasonably possible.

22.3. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a major live outdoor event involving a moving procession through the streets of Bridgwater. There will inevitably be circumstances which cannot always be completely controlled or predicted.

22.4. Should circumstances beyond our reasonable control affect the procession or live broadcast, we sincerely appreciate the patience, support and understanding of our viewers.

22.5. Where a refund is not due under these Terms & Conditions or applicable law, your payment will continue to support Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, our charitable activities and the considerable costs associated with staging and supporting the procession.