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The official bands for 2025’s Notting Hill Carnival announced

All of the official participating bands for Notting Hill Carnival 2025 have been announced. This year’s Notting Hill Carnival takes place on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August. As ever, Sunday will see the streets full of the wonderful energy of the children’s bands with Monday being the day the adults hit the road and…

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UK National Panorama Steelband Competition 2024 is now available on YouTube

2024’s National Panorama Steelband Competition is now available to watch onNotting Hill Carnival’s YouTube channel As is traditional, the competition took place on the evening before Notting Hill Carnival(Saturday 24 August), at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park It was a spectacular event that saw the best steel pan bands in the country battle it out to…

Calypso Noel – a fun & free event to get you in the Christmas spirt 🎄

Carnival Village Trust and The UK Calypso & Soca Collective presents… Calypso Noel, a fantastic fun and free event to get you into the festive spirit. The evening features some of the UK’s leading Calypso artists including Alexander D Great, Brown Sugar, D’Admiral, Deevine, Masterlink, Rev B and Triniboi Joocie. Sunday 15 December6pm-10pmThe Yaa Centre(1…

Peterbello Panto at The Tabernacle is once again raising money for fantastic local charities

West London’s beloved Panto is making a flying return to the Tabernacle this Christmas with the magical, Peterbello Panto and this year they are raising money for Shepherd’s Bush Families Project, Sistah Space and for school supplies at The Barlby Road Primary School. Last years Panto raised over £11,000 for local charities and they hope…

Notting Hill Carnival helps celebrate 90 years of the British Council

On 5 December 1934, the British Council was established to build lasting connections through education, arts and culture, bringing the best of UK to the world. Last night (3 December), bands and performers from Notting Hill Carnival helped celebrate their 90th anniversary. The celebrations took place at The Roundhouse in Camden, London. Long standing Carnival…

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Heading into 2025!

Whilst we prepare for the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival, why not follow us on social media and sign-up for our newsletter, which will be coming out soon, to find out more about how you can get involved in Carnival!

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TRAVEL ADVICE FOR NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL

This information will be made available nearer to Carnival | 24-25 August 2025. When Notting Hill Carnival is on, public transport in the area does not operate as usual. It remains the best way to get to and from Carnival, but please follow this advice and make note of these changes as it will give…

Carnival Conversations – A brand new event series amplifying Notting Hill Carnival

Carnival Conversations – A brand new event series Thursday 29th August from 6-10pm @ Kindred, W6 9BW Carnival Conversations is a brand new series of curated events designed to discuss Notting Hill Carnival and to connect it with the community through honest conversations, networking and panels. The first event takes place on Thursday 29th August…

Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park stage – Red Bull and Strawberries & Creem (S&C) announce artists performing

Red Bull and Strawberries & Creem (S&C) have both announced artists that will be performing on the Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park Stage during Notting Hill Carnival Sunday 25 August from 1pm – 7pm – Red Bull Stage Lil Silva and Shy One will be performing Red Bull Selector sets Red Bull Selector flips the ‘no…

Carnival Culture In The Park returns – Tickets are on sale now

For the fourth consecutive year, and with the support of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Carnival Village Trust presents four nights of Carnival Music at Opera Holland Park’s open-air theatre. This vibrant programme highlights both traditional and contemporary Caribbean musicians, celebrating Carnival culture through Calypso, Steelpan, and Brazilian genres. Get ready for four…

Panorama 2024 – The UK’s National Steelband competition – is on sale now!

We’re delighted to announce the UK National Panorama Steelband Competition 2024is on sale now. Saturday 24th August 20244pm – midnightEmslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, W10Tickets from £7 Once again Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park and will bring together a medley of Carnival elements all in one day ending with the crescendo that is Panorama! The…

Notting Hill Carnival resident information hub’s are now live

In conjunction with RBKC and Westminster Council, the resident information hubs are now live. These are designed to answer any questions residents on the Carnival footprint may have before, during and after the event. For RBKC residents please visit here For Westminster Council residents please visit here In addition, a Resident Guide Book has been…