Mayor pledges £4.66m for 2026 Notting Hill Carnival
The West London event will run for three days, culminating in a main parade on Bank Holiday Monday.
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The Mayor of London has committed an additional £4.66 million to support the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival, marking its 60th anniversary. This funding will allow for an increase in the number of stewards and the implementation of new technology, according to MyLondon. The three-day celebration of Caribbean culture is scheduled to run from Saturday, 29 August, until Bank Holiday Monday. The main parade is set to take place on the final day of the event.
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The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival will feature a variety of events, including steel pan competitions, live music sets, and 40 sound systems. The event will also include two moments of silence to commemorate the lives lost in the Grenfell Tower fire. Matthew Phillip, CEO of Notting Hill Carnival Ltd, described 2026 as a special year, highlighting six decades of costumes, colour, sound, and community expression. He noted that the carnival originated from a community need to bring people together.
Activities begin on Saturday, 29 August, with the Junior Panorama Steel Band Competition at 5pm and the Adult Panorama Steel Band Competition at 8pm. The Adult Panorama, known as the biggest night for steelpan in the UK, takes place at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park. Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance from the Carnival Village Trust. Adult admission costs £21.56, and children's tickets are priced at £7.55. The following day, Sunday, will feature the J'Ouvert celebration from 6am to 9am, followed by an opening ceremony and children's parade.
Parade Route and Travel Information
Notting Hill Carnival faces rain and thunder forecast
Forecasters predict unsettled weather with showers and possible thunderstorms across the bank holiday weekend.
The main parade is scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, commencing at 10:30am. The parade route spans approximately three and a half miles across W10. Transport for London advises attendees to use Paddington station and walk the remaining 20 minutes to the carnival site due to potential overcrowding and closures at nearer Tube stations. Several stations, including Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Park, Holland Park, Queensway, and Royal Oak, will have closures or restricted access throughout the event. Bus routes will also be diverted, with special limited-stop services operating.
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+When will the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival take place?
The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival will run from Saturday, 29 August, through to Bank Holiday Monday. The main parade is scheduled for the final day, Monday. The event marks the 60th anniversary of the carnival.
+How much does it cost to attend the Notting Hill Carnival?
The Notting Hill Carnival itself is free to attend, and no ticket is required to watch the main parade on Monday. However, tickets are necessary for specific events, such as the UK National Steelband Competition.
+What is the cost of tickets for the Steelband Competition?
Tickets for the UK National Steelband Competition at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park are priced at £21.56 for adults and £7.55 for children. These tickets must be purchased in advance from the Carnival Village Trust.
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