Notting Hill Carnival 2023: Comprehensive guide to extravaganza — Date, time, tube stations & more

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London's most prominent street gala.

After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the jubilant Notting Hill Carnival returns for the second consecutive year, ready to paint the town with hues of celebration and vibrancy.

Originating in 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival stands as a community-led tribute to Caribbean culture and a rich historical heritage. The mesmerizing centerpiece of the carnival, the iconic parade, echoes with the rhythms of soca and calypso music. Over three days, the event comes alive with live stages hosting an array of steel and mas bands, intricate floats, and a multitude of sound systems. Revelers adorn themselves in patterns, prints, and dazzling neon shades.

While Sunday caters to families, drawing in throngs of excited children, Monday steals the show with the adult parade, a true spectacle of artistry and enthusiasm. Both days of revelry come free of charge, opening the carnival doors to everyone.

The route is peppered with food stalls offering a myriad of delights. From the bold flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken to the tempting Trinidadian roti, the carnival journey also includes pre and post-carnival parties that stretch the merrymaking into the wee hours.

The Notting Hill Carnival 2023 is slated for the August bank holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, August 26, to Monday, August 28. Most of the celebrations are open for all, free of charge.

Saturday, August 26: Experience the Panorama Steel band competition from 4-11 pm at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, W10 3DH,