Saturday 17th January
18:30 - 19:00
Wells Lantern Festival is blasting back next January – and this year it's going full sci-fi!
The main event starts in Wells Cathedral. Lantern-bearers will gather in the Cloister before lining up at 6.15pm, with the procession moving off at 6.30pm. Anyone with a lantern – old, new or vaguely alien – is encouraged to bring it along.
For the first time, three prizes are up for grabs: Best in Festival, Most Outrageously Illuminated, and the Cosmic Comedy Award for the lantern that gets the biggest laugh. Every creation still gets a sticker, so no one goes home empty-handed.
On the night itself, two bands will power the procession. The Bristol Ambling Band returns to lead the way, while Samba Do Bispo will bring the beat at the back. Be aware that the bands can be quite loud inside the Cathedral, and we recommend that you don't bring your dog!
Organisers say residents should expect food, music and dancing to help brighten the January chill. Wrap up warm, bring your lantern, and get ready to help light up Wells with a night that's shaping up to be out of this world.