2015 Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza to be headlined by Ray Davies

26th February 2015

The countdown has begun for tonight’s 19th Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, with Ray Davies, Joan Armatrading and The Shires.
Advance tickets can still be bought from the abbey shop until 4.30pm. Collection of tickets is from the abbey shop until 4.30pm and again from 5pm until 9pm.
Tickets will be sold, while still available, from 5pm at the abbey shop.
The abbey closes to day visitors at 4.30pm with last admission at 4pm.
Gates open at 5pm and music starts at 6.30pm. The gate ticket price is £40 adult and £25 child.
For FAQ including parking, food and drink, what can be brought on site please check http://www.glastonburyabbey.com/view_page.php

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Ray Davies is to headline Glastonbury Abbey for the annual Extravaganza in August, Michael Eavis announced today.

This year’s event – the 19th in a long running summer tradition for the West Country –  will take place in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday August 8 and will end with the traditional firework display.

Ray Davies was the lead vocalist and songwriter for The Kinks and last headlined the Extravaganza in 2007.

The announcement comes as packed houses are enjoying Sunny Afternoon, the critically acclaimed new musical in the West End which tells the story of the early life of Ray Davies and the rise to stardom of The Kinks.

The musical features some of The Kinks’ best-loved songs including You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset and Lola.

Michael said: “Ray’s a legend and I’m so delighted that he wants to come back again – I’m his No.1 fan of all time. The Kinks have played the Glastonbury Festival several times and it’s so good that everybody knows all the songs. This will be yet another Abbey night to remember!”

Janet Bell, Abbey director, said: “We’re delighted that, thanks to Michael, the Extravaganza is returning to the Abbey in 2015.  The Extravaganza is a wonderful local event and is a highlight of the summer for many people.”

Last year Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters took to the stage for a sell-out night with the help of George Ezra. Previous stars have included Status Quo, Madness, Van Morrison and Jools Holland and Bryan Ferry and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra.

Advance ticket prices are £35 adult and £20 for an accompanied child aged six to 16. Gate prices are £40 adult, £25 for a child aged six to 16. Accompanied children aged five and under do not require a ticket.

Bookings can be made:

Online at www.glastonburyabbey.com/Extravaganza2015 – booking and delivery fees apply. In person at the abbey shop or by posting a cheque/postal order made payable to Glastonbury Abbey Shop to Glastonbury Abbey Shop, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EL, indicating number of tickets required, postal details and delivery fee of £1.50 per order.

We have also obtained an exclusive campsite for our visitors to stay for the whole weekend, and make the most of this wonderful town; details to be announced.