Official event schedule
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 takes place on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August.
Find the full programme and latest event information on the Notting Hill Carnival website.
Saturday 29 August (steel band competition day)
4pm to 12am: UK National Panorama Steel Band Competition. Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance, Kensal Road, W10 3DH.
Sunday 30 August (family and children’s day)
- 6am to 9am: J’Ouvert traditional celebration before the formal start of Carnival. Starts at Sainsbury’s, Canal Way, Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AA
- 9am to 8pm: The Judging Zone Grandstand, open to the public. Get tickets
- 10am to 10.30am: Official Opening Ceremony. MAS Judging Point, Great Western Road.
- 10am to 7pm: Street trading in Westminster
- 10am to 8pm: Street trading in Kensington and Chelsea
- 10am to 6pm: Children’s Day Parade, The Parade Route
Monday 31 August (adult's day)
- 9am to 8pm: The Judging Zone Grandstand, open to the public. Get tickets
- 10am to 7pm: Street trading in Westminster
- 10am to 8pm: Street trading in Kensington and Chelsea
- 10.30am: Parade Route
- 12pm to 7pm: Static Sound Systems