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Nottingham Carnival
Sunday 16 August 2026 | 1pm-8pm
Victoria Embankment
Mark your calendars, grab your whistle, and bring your energy to Nottingham’s biggest Caribbean cultural event.
Within the Carnival Village, you’ll find live performances and DJ sets to dance to all day, mouthwatering Caribbean food, a licensed bar, fairground rides and undisputed good vibes! Nottingham Carnival will feature an incredible seven hours of entertainment for every generation and background.
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Thousands of attendees will enjoy over 500 spectacular costumes and choreography from troupes taking part in the colourful Carnival Parade, which starts at 2pm and is free to watch.
As before, the Parade route will start on the Victoria Embankment, head up Wilford Grove, Felton Road and Green Street before making its way back down to the Embankment via Bunbury Street returning to the Carnival site via Wilford Grove, where they will perform on the dedicated stage within the Carnival Village. The complete parade should take no more than 2 hours and you can watch the parade at any point along the Carnival route.
Earlybird Adult (17+): £6
Earlybird Child (12-16): £3
Child (11 and under): Free
Plus booking fees
The parade is free to watch at any point along the route.
| Nottingham Carnival 2026 (16 Aug 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 13:00 | - 20:00 |
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