Notting Hill Carnival 2027: Caribbean Street Festival in London

Welcome to the Notting Hill Carnival 2027 in London

From August 28 to 30, 2027, the London district of Notting Hill once again becomes the stage for Europe's largest street festival. Around Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, more than two million people celebrate Caribbean culture with music, dance and a vibrant parade that has been a tradition since 1966.

Highlights and Attractions at the Notting Hill Carnival in London

• A parade route stretching well over five kilometers, filled with elaborate mas bands in glittering costumes
• Dozens of static sound systems playing everything from dub and jungle to soca and calypso
• The early morning J'ouvert, full of paint, powder and unfiltered energy, kicking off Carnival Sunday
• Two live stages at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Gardens and Powis Square
• The UK National Panorama steel band competition on Saturday as the musical heart of Carnival
• Countless food stalls serving Caribbean classics, from jerk chicken to rum punch
• A family friendly children's parade on Sunday ahead of the big adults parade on Monday

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Notting Hill

Saturday belongs to the UK National Panorama, the major steel band competition, which requires a ticket. Sunday is Carnival proper, opening with the early morning J'ouvert and continuing with the children's parade. The high point is the adults parade on Bank Holiday Monday, when the mas bands take over the streets of Notting Hill. The route traditionally runs from Westbourne Park station along Westbourne Grove and up Ladbroke Grove to Golborne Road.

Tickets and Admission for the Notting Hill Carnival

The parade itself on Sunday and Monday is completely free to attend, no ticket is needed. Only the Saturday steel band competition requires a ticket, available through the official website. Anyone who wants to march with a mas band should register with a band months in advance.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in London

• Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill Gate and Queensway tube stations are all within walking distance, though they may close temporarily due to overcrowding
• Driving into Notting Hill is not recommended that weekend, since large parts of the area are closed to traffic
• Late August in London usually brings warm but changeable weather, so a light rain jacket is worth packing
• Accommodation in West London fills up fast for the bank holiday weekend and should be booked early
• Given the size of the crowds, it is wise to carry only what you need and keep valuables secure