
Notting Hill Carnival
Sun 23 August · Shepherds Bush
Sunday, 23 August 2026 – Monday, 24 August 2026
About
Sun-Mon 09:00-22:00 Parade, Ladbroke Grove. One million revelers, 7500 participants, Mas Bands, Steel Bands and 38 Static Sound Systems. 300 food stalls, 1 ton of chicken curry, 1 ton of Jamaican patties, 15000, deep-fried plantains, 30000 corn on the cob, 1 ton of rice and peas, 12000 mangoes, 16000 coconuts, 5 million hot and cold drinks & 25,000 bottles of rum. If you lik<e carnivals, you will love Notting Hill.
Video: J’Ouvert (Jouvay) Sun 06:00-09:00 from junction Kensal Road & Ladbroke Grove. Traditional day break start to carnival, steeped in tradition. Participants cover themselves and others in paint, chocolate, mud, oil and powder.
Be aware that you may be hugged by muddy revelers. Free event.