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Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Everything you need to know

Tickets are required for Saturday’s Panorama event, but the main carnival on Sunday and Monday is free to attend and no ticket is needed.

Saturday 29 August: Panorama

  • 16:00 to 00:00: UK National Panorama Steel Band Competition, Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park (W10)

  • 17:00: Junior Panorama competition

  • 20:00: Panorama finals featuring the UK’s leading adult steel orchestras

  • Later in the evening: Winners announced

What to expect: Saturday acts as the curtain-raiser to Carnival weekend. The focus is on steelpan music, with youth and adult bands competing in the UK’s biggest steel band contest.

Sunday 30 August: Family day

  • 06:00 to 09:00: J’ouvert, starting at Sainsbury’s by Canal Way Roundabout

  • 10:00 to 10:30: Official Opening Ceremony, Great Western Road

  • From 10:30: Children’s Day Parade

  • Throughout the day: Dutty/Fun Mas celebrations

  • 12:00 to 19:00: Sound systems across the carnival route

  • 12:00 to 19:00: Live performances at the Powis Square Stage

What to expect: Sunday is traditionally the more family-friendly day of Carnival, with the Children’s Day Parade showcasing young masqueraders in elaborate costumes. Early risers can catch J’ouvert, a vibrant pre-dawn celebration rooted in Caribbean carnival traditions.

Monday 31 August: The main event

  • 10:30: Adults’ Parade begins

  • 12:00 to 19:00: Sound systems across the carnival footprint

  • 12:00 to 19:00: Live performances at the Powis Square Stage

  • Throughout the day: Mas bands, floats and performers take to the streets

What to expect: Monday is Carnival at its largest and loudest. The Adults’ Parade brings thousands of performers, spectacular costumes and music-filled floats to the streets of west London. It is typically the busiest day, attracting the biggest crowds and the liveliest atmosphere.


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