After a two year hiatus, Notting Hill Carnival returns to the capital in August 2022. Join London’s biggest street party as the streets of west London are filled with Caribbean colours, music and flavours.
Watch elaborate floats and costumed performers wind their way through the streets in the carnival parade, dance to the sound of steel bands and calypso music, and visit the tempting food stalls along the route.
Notting Hill Carnival was first held in 1966. It celebrates the rich history of Caribbean culture in London.
The first Notting Hill Carnival attracted around 500 people. The carnival has since grown to become the largest street festival in Europe, attracting hundreds of thousands to London. You can usually expect to see some 50,000 performers in the parade and more than 30 sound systems, with more than one million people attending over the weekend.
Most importantly, get into the carnival spirit! Join in with the dancing, check out the many sound systems, feast on Caribbean food and continue the festivities at one of the many afterparties.
