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Notting Hill Carnival

Europe's largest street festival and a landmark of British-Caribbean culture.

London, United Kingdom · Aug 29-31 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

Europe's largest street festival and a landmark of British-Caribbean culture.

THE NIGHT

What you’re here for

  • Sound systems
  • steel bands
  • j'ouvert Sunday
BASE CAMP

Where to stay

  • West London (book early) or commute in
BETWEEN IT ALL

What to eat

  • Jerk chicken
  • rum punch
  • Caribbean stalls
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Know before you go

  • Free; ~40k volunteers & 9k police staff it; go Sun (family) or Mon (parade)
QUICK ANSWERS

The practical bits

when is notting hill carnival 2027

Typically Aug 29-31 2026. Next edition: 29 August 2026. Dates are set.

notting hill carnival sunday or monday

Europe's largest street festival and a landmark of British-Caribbean culture. Typically Aug 29-31 2026.

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