Get your tickets to August’s Carnival Culture In The Park and support bringing Carnival back to the borough’s streets in 2022.
The organisers of the Notting Hill Carnival have announced a series of official events throughout August to help to bring a spectacular Carnival back to the streets of Notting Hill in 2022 and beyond.
With Carnival not taking place on the streets in 2021, Notting Hill Carnival Ltd is putting on three unique live ticketed events at Opera Holland Park on 19, 20 and 21 August to raise funds for the Carnival Trust Fund.
The open-air Carnival Culture In The Park events will celebrate the culture and heritage of the Carnival, with the people and bands who create the sounds, sights and electric atmosphere of the borough’s iconic celebration showcasing the best in traditional and contemporary Caribbean music alongside traditional opera.
Cllr Emma Will, Lead Member for Culture, said:
“It’s fantastic that residents and visitors will be able to take part in Notting Hill Carnival this year at Carnival Culture In The Park. It’s important that we continue to celebrate the energy and the culture that Notting Hill Carnival brings to our borough but at the Council, we do have to keep the safety of our community as our top priority.
“We’re working hard with the organisers and other partners to ensure that everyone can enjoy Carnival in their own way and that it is done safely. We still have a role to play in reducing the risk of spreading Covid and we encourage everyone to get their jabs, to be mindful of others when out and about and to get regular tests before heading out to any event.
We’ll also be hosting the Kensington + Chelsea Festival, a series of family-friendly cultural events to celebrate, entertain and inspire, from June to the August bank holiday weekend.
“Notting Hill Carnival may not be on our streets this year but we look forward to welcoming back this lively and beautiful celebration in 2022.”
Carnival Culture In The Park is being held in partnership with Kensington + Chelsea Festival and Carnival Village Trust. Tickets are £10 and are on sale now at https://operahollandpark.com/productions/carnival-culture-in-the-park/. For more information about the Kensington + Chelsea Festival, visit www.kcfestival.co.uk
What Public Health and NHS advice has been given?
- Continue to stay alert and be mindful of others
- Follow the rules of the venues and locations you’re visiting
- Get tested for Covid-19 regularly and if you’re going out to socialise, take a test before you leave home
- Continue to limit the number of people you socialise with
- Wash your hands regularly with hot water and soap and for at least 20 seconds, if unavailable use hand sanitiser
- Wear a face covering on all public transport
- If meeting up with friends do it outdoors or if indoors, open the windows to let in lots of fresh air
- If you haven’t already, make an appointment to get your Covid-19 jab.
The Itinerary:
19 August – Classic Calypso
An evening that highlights the UK Calypso scene featuring artists such as Giselle Carter, G String, Helena B and Alexander D Great. The performances are set against a 6-piece acoustic live band.
20 August – Pan in the Park
An opportunity to bask in the ambience of steelpan with the UK’s leading Steelbands Mangrove and Ebony. Pan in the Park will be the ultimate musical journey from classical to modern contemporary and will feature newly arranged material performed live with Opera Soprano singing sensation Anne Fridal.
21 August – Pan Jazz
An evening of Caribbean Jazz featuring the Engine Room Collective performing with the finest steelpan musicians, Andre White, Leon ‘Foster’ Thomas, Samuel Dubois, Carlene Etienne and Deborah Eden.
And throughout August, The Tabernacle (Powis Square, W11 2AY) will play host to a series of free Carnival events.
1 August – Mas Costume Showcase
Flamboyant displays and performances from some of Notting Hill Carnival’s favourite Mas bands including Mahogany, Fanatics, Creed, Genesis, Hot Wax, Soca Massive and many more to celebrate the culture and history of Carnival.
Soca Fridays
Will take place from 6pm – 10pm every Friday from 30 July. With a selection of Carnival’s best loved Soca DJ’s playing each night including Crediable, Price Vern, QT 2Hype, Waynes James, DJ Bostman, Nassen, DJ Triple M, DJ Tate, DJ Vern, Flagz Sound, Urban Touch and DJ Fats.
Sound System Sundays
Starting on 1 August and each week from 2pm – 6pm a legendary Sound System of Notting Hill Carnival will play an exclusive set. Confirmed performers include Love TKO, 4 Play, Arts A Light, Rough But Sweet, Disya Jeneration, G.I Roadshow and Lord Gellys.
For more information, please check the website.
Other fun activities in Kensington include the South Kensington Green Trail.
