Bridgwater Town Hall theatre closed for most of 2026

Structural upgrades and additions which will make the Theatre and Town Hall Complex a more experience-based venue with large office space are programmed to start imminently and look set to take up to 18 months to complete. 

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Following discussions with representatives of local community groups including the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee, it has been mutually agreed that the Theatre element of the renovations will take place after the regular Old Folks Show in February 2026.

Therefore, Carnival Concerts and other performances will not be held at the Bridgwater Town Hall Theatre for the majority of 2026.

This decision has been made to allow essential renovation works to proceed in the Theatre as scheduled, without delays or disruption and in the interests of safety.

Bridgwater Town Council said that it “fully acknowledges and deeply regrets any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause to performers, attendees, and the wider community.”

It added that “these necessary improvements will play a key role in enhancing the long-term legacy, accessibility, safety, and overall experience of the Town Hall Theatre for future events.”

A spokesperson for Bridgwater Carnival said: “Throughout this process Bridgwater Town Council has kept us fully informed regarding the ongoing major refurbishment works at the Town Hall and the obvious effects that these will have on our shows.”

“We are naturally extremely saddened that this means the Carnival Concerts cannot be staged at this venue in 2026, yet we fully understand the reasoning behind this difficult decision being taken.  We know that clubs and the community share our disappointment and therefore we are already considering other possibilities to ensure that the show will go on in one way or another.”