Best Summer Events in London

Notting Hill Carnival

Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of August; the streets in West London come alive!

Imagine a street festival packed with Caribbean flavour and colour that lasts for two days! Europe’s largest street party that has a parade route that starts from Harrow road to Westbourne park to Notting Hill gate to Ladbroke Grove.

The choice of how you experience Notting Hill Carnival is completely up to you – you could take part in the dancing to the music or indulging in the Caribbean food or bring a picnic and munch whilst watching the floats go by. This carnival normally pulls in crowds of 2 million people from around Europe and is always a vibe.

Location: Westbourne Park, Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove

Times: 11am til late (Last Sunday and Monday of August)

Prices: Free

Yam Carnival

A true melting pot of Black culture, YAM Carnival is a new one-day London festival bringing together the sounds and styles from all across the African continent, the Caribbean, America, Canada and the UK.

Location: Clapham Common

Times: 11am til late

Prices: from £60