When is Notting Hill Carnival 2027?
Notting Hill Carnival is one of Europe's largest street festivals and takes place in west London over the August bank holiday weekend, traditionally on the Sunday and Monday. The next dates are shown above.
The Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture through sound systems, steel bands, calypso, dancing and costume. Sunday is traditionally Children's Day, while the main parade takes place on Monday.
Because it is tied to the late-August bank holiday weekend, the calendar dates change from year to year.
Getting there and timings
The Carnival takes place on the streets around Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove and is free to attend. Routes, sound-system locations, transport arrangements and the detailed programme are published by the organisers, so check the official site before travelling.