Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Official event schedule

Notting Hill Carnival 2025 starts at 10am on Sunday 24 August and 10.30am on bank holiday Monday 25 August 2025.

Saturday

UK National Panorama, 4pm to midnight

Sunday

6am to 9am: J'Ouvert 

  • The traditional celebration before the formal start of Carnival. 
    Starts at: Sainsbury’s, Canal Way, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA

10am to 10.30am:  Opening Ceremony

  • Judging Zone: Great Western Road

10am to 6pm: Children’s Day Parade and Carnival

  • Main event of the day: Parade Route

12pm (noon) to 8.30pm: Adults ‘Dutty Mas’ 

  • Extended J’Ouvert theme (see above): Parade Route

12pm (noon) to 7pm: Static Sound Systems

8.30pm Judging point closes

  • Great Western Road/Westbourne Park

Road street trading

  • Kensington and Chelsea: 10am to 8pm
  • Westminster: 10am to 7pm 

Monday

10am to 8.30pm: Adults Day Parade and Carnival

  • Parade Route 

12pm (noon) to 7pm: Static Sound Systems

8.30pm Judging point closes

  • Great Western Road/Westbourne Park

Road street trading

  • Kensington and Chelsea: 10am to 8pm
  • Westminster: 10am to 7pm 

Further information

Visit the Notting Hill Carnival website.

Last updated: 4 July 2025