Manchester Caribbean Carnival

10/08/2026

As part of our Carnival Community programme we were excited to welcome Damaris Edey to our stalls in the park this year complimentary to showcase and sell her beautiful art. Take a look ✨

10/08/2026

We can’t get over the costumes from our troupes this year✨✨

photos by Andrew aitch

09/08/2026

Were back in the Park!!
Dont miss Day 2 more music! More Vibes its Carnival time!

Legacy 90.1 & Good Ladies lets gooo!

See you at the cricket pitch - located near Alexandra park cafe /pond

🫡🔥

08/08/2026

Watch along with the parade LIVE right now 👏🏾👏🏾

Fun, dance culture

06/08/2026

STAGES LINE-UP! 🎤

Get ready for this weekend with our stages in the park guide! We’ve got something for EVERYONE from all the sounds of the diaspora!

Check out where the energy is at all weekend long💥💥

05/08/2026

The road comes alive from 12pm! 🔥💥

Our parade starts outside the park gates at midday on Saturday, with 16 incredible troupes bringing the colour, culture and Carnival energy! This year, we’ve added the judging points to the map, join us and cheer on the troupes from anywhere along the route!

04/08/2026

VIBES FROM SUNRISE🌅🔥!!!
There’s no feeling like daybreak at J’Ouvert morning with the sensation sounds family!

6:30am meeting time, Saturday 8th August at Moss Side Powerhouse 💥💥
Paint, powder, music and pure energy from we wake, this is how Carnival weekend begins!
Who’s ready to meet us on the road?

30/07/2026

The countdown is on!
With just over 1 week to go! Are you ready?

Manchester Carnival is almost here

📅 8th–9th August 2026
🎉 J'ouvert & Parade – Saturday 8 August
📍 Alexandra Park, Manchester

With thanks to our partners and funders
Legacy90.1FM
UA92

Arts Council England
One Manchester
Sync Sound Solutions

25/07/2026

SOLD OUT!

The Manchester Carnival King & Queen Showcase is officially sold out!

Thank you to everyone who booked their tickets. We can't wait to welcome you for an unforgettable celebration of Carnival royalty.

If you missed out, don't worry...

🎭 Manchester Caribbean Carnival returns 8–9 August in Alexandra Park.

We'll see you there

www.themanchestercarnival.com

21/07/2026

👑 Who will take the crown?

The stage is set.

Watch Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses from across the UK compete for Carnival glory at the Manchester Carnival King & Queen Showcase.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite

📅 Saturday 25 July
🕒 3PM–8PM
Doors Open from 2pm
📍 Contact Theatre, Manchester