Category: Events
Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Start times, route tips, travel advice and full weekend schedule
West London’s biggest party returns 23–25 August 2025. Here are the start times, day-by-day schedule, travel advice, and tips for navigating the crowds. Expect J’Ouvert at 6am Sunday, sound systems noon–7pm both days, and the main parade rolling through Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove. Entry is free except Panorama on Saturday, which is ticketed.
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Promises Excitement in Derry with Parade and Festivities
Derry's 2025 St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival is set to dazzle with a vibrant theme, 'Forest, Sky, and Sea'. The parade, kicking off on March 17, features over 500 performers. Enjoy traditional Irish culture in Guildhall Square and a unique music event by Afro Celt Sound System. Strabane also joins in with its heritage-themed parade.