Carnival Day
Hackney Carnival returns on 22nd September 2024. Are you ready?
Get all the info you need to know about the big day from the parade route and timings to the lineup of acts and activities. Check back soon for more updates as they happen!
Parade Map
The street parade will be the highlight of the day and feature eye-catching costumes, soul-stirring music and a spectacle of talents from over 30 parade groups. The parade begins at 12pm and finishes at 5pm.
Route:
Paraders will line up on Mentmore Terrace alongside London Fields and turn left into Mare Street (At junction with Ellingford Road) where the parade will officially start
They will head towards the Performance Judging area on Mare Street adjacent to the Hackney Town Hall
Once through the judging area, parade will continue on Mare Street turning left into Graham Road
From Graham Road the parade will turn left into Queensbridge Road
From Queensbridge Road the parade will turn left into Albion Drive
From Albion Drive the parade will turn left into Lansdowne Road…
Continue along Lansdowne Road turning right into Richmond Road…
…and take an immediate right turn into London Fields West Side where the parade route will end. All paraders will finish by 5pm.
Carnival Sites
Hackney Carnival is more than a spectacular parade! Check out the sites (and sounds) of this year’s carnival line-up.
(A) Town Hall Square
It’s a carnival take-over down at the Hackney Town Hall square. Come see a mix of thrilling street arts, bassy sound systems and live performances from special guests.
Street Arts
11:00 - 12:00 - Hoxton Hall Youth Theatre Acts
11:00 - 12:10 - Dende Nation Percussionists
11:00 - 12:10 - Silky Skills - Football skills
11:00 - 12:10 - Mandinga Arts - Crazy Carnival walkabouts and street performance
Sound Systems: dub and reggae
15:30 - 19:00 - Solution Sounds (set 2)
Procession Performances
12:15 - 15:15 - The time and the place to watch Hackney’s legacy carnival groups deliver a three mins showcase for the eyes of our judges! Talking you through the amazing procession will be Kim Walker from the Desmonds TV Series of the 80s with Hackney Carnival’s Artistic Director Pax Nindi (Junkanew TV).
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(B)Town Hall Car Park
No cars. Just vibes. Pull up to the car park - to the right of the Town Hall - for some serious drum and bass.
12:00 - 19:00 - Dobson Sounds.
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(C) The Mews
Sandwiched between Hackney Service Centre & Christoper Addison House you’ll find a space to lift your spirits with the best reggae and soul
12:00 - 19:00 - Jah Prophecies.
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(D) Hackney Service Centre
Right in front of Hackney Service Centre on Hillman street you will find a space to chill out and reconnect in our health and wellbeing spot.
12:00 - 18:00 - Yoga, exercise and wellbeing stalls for all!
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(E) Urswick School Yard
Two of our finest sound systems going back to back. One hour on, one hour off. Dancing shoes at the ready!
12:00 - 19:00 - First Class Sounds (reggae, dub and dancehall)
12:00 - 19:00 - Community HiFi (reggae and dancehall)
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(F) St Augustine’s Tower
Starting from around St Augustine’s Tower and its surrounding areas will be a cavalcade of wandering performers .
Wandering and performing from St Augustine Tower up towards and around St Johns Church will be:
12:00 - 14:00 - Senegalese Acrobats and Stilt walkers from Yaram Arts
15:00 - 18:00 - Costumed stilt walkers and other performers from Continental Drifts
Wandering and performing from St Augustine’s Tower up towards and around St Johns Church will be:
11:00 - 12:00 - GAHU Dramatics, African Acrobats and Stilt Walkers
14:00 - 15:00 - GAHU Dramatics, African Acrobats and Stilt Walkers
17:00 - 18:00 - GAHU Dramatics, African Acrobats and Stilt Walkers
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(G) The Paddock
Where brilliant live music acts take to the stage, join us in The Paddock for a mix of sounds and good vibes.
12:00 - 14:45 - Music Services Youth Programme mixture music
15:00 - 15:30 - Brass Social Club
15:40 - 16:20 - Jah Bunny and The All Stars
16:40 - 19:00 - CVT (Carnival Village Trust) Calypso Tent featuring Notting Hill Carnival Calpsonians
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(H) St John’s Walled Garden
From your little ones to your aunties - everyone can get into the spirit at this family friendly disco and activities from Hackney favourites DISCO LOCO!
12:00 - 17:00 - Disco Loco (Hackney Showroom)
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(I) The Path
Hidden away on The Path that joins Morning Lane to St John’s Gardens you will find the best in busking. Live and direct from 7 talented artists.
12:00 -12.30 - Dansa Drummer
12.30 - 13.25 - Stamford Hill Billy Street Band
13.30 14.15 - Silky Skills
14.30 - 15.15 - Dende Percussion
15.20 - 16.20 - Kyron Pan
16.30 - 17:00 - Khamisi Ismael
17:10 -17.50 - Brass Social Club
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(J) St John’s Church
Nestled in the front gardens of St John’s church is a family area with food, fun activities and a relaxed atmosphere.
13:00 - 18:00 - Costume making
13:00 - 18-00 - Family games and entertainment
13:00 - 18:00 -Sustenta Carnaval Project
12:00 - 16:00 - Hackney Playbus
14:40 - 16:30 - Street Performers
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(K) The Narrow Way
Drumming rhythms with Master Drummer Alex Dayo. Grab a drum and get involved! No experience necessary.
12:00 - 14:00 - Session 1
15:00 - 18:00 - Session 2
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(L) Queensbridge Road
Take up a quieter spot mid-route to see the carnival pass by in full flow, with entertainment from:
12.30 - 13.15 - South London Samba mix with Steel pan, stilt walkers, acrobats and Samba rhythms
13:30 - 14:15 - Nil Ghana Chief Group Drumming and recreation of traditional African Village
16:00 - 16:30 - Nil Ghana Chief Group Drumming and recreation of traditional African Village
16:30 - 17:00 - South London Samba mix with Steel pan, stilt walkers, acrobats and Samba rhythms
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(M) Food Market
No need to dance on an empty stomach. Fuel up and get refreshed with cuisines of the world. Head to the Tesco car park in Morning Lane.
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