The Northampton Carnival

14/06/2026

🏆 NORTHAMPTON CARNIVAL 2026 WINNERS 🏆

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and to every participant, performer, school, community group and organisation that helped make Northampton Carnival 2026 such a fantastic day ❤️💛💚

Children’s Floats

🥇 St James Primary School
🥈 Albanian Cultural Association
🥉 East Hunsbury Primary School

Troupes

🥇 Nigerian Community
🥈 Inspiration Arts

Floats

🥇 Northants Youngers
🥈 United African Association
🥉 Ramgarhia Board Northampton / Community of Travellers

Live Music

🥇 Ecton Brook Primary School
🥈 United African Association
🥉 Performing Room / Northampton College

Visiting Troupes

🥇 Pulse Dance Company United
🥈 Zodiac All Stars
🥉 Donna Fox Associates

Individuals

🥇 Rasta Rolla Cyclist
🥈 Amber Sturgess

We’ve loved seeing all your photos and videos from the day and have been sharing many of the ones we’ve been tagged in. Please keep them coming! 📸

Don’t forget to tag Northampton Carnival in your posts and stories so we can continue to share your favourite moments from Carnival Day 🎉

13/06/2026

Northampton Carnival 2026: Everything you need to know including timings and road closures

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Carnival Funfair ready to go! 🎪🎉

12/06/2026

🎉 ONE DAY TO GO 🎉

Tomorrow, Northampton Carnival returns!

Here’s a look back at some of the amazing moments, costumes, music, dancing and community spirit that have made Carnival such a special part of Northampton over the years. ❤️💛💚

📅 Saturday 13th June
📍 The Racecourse
⏰ 12pm - 7:30pm
🎭 Parade starts at 2pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🍗 Food Stalls
🛍️ Community/Small Business Stalls
🎤 Live Music on Stage
🥁 Parade Around Town
🎪 Funfair

This year’s theme is:
✨ Unity in Masquerade, Many Stories, One Parade ✨

Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, we hope you’re as excited as we are for another fantastic day of celebration!

🚕 Need a lift? Our sponsor Harrisons Taxis is offering 50% off your first booking with code CARNI50 when you download the app.

Tag your Carnival crew 👇

10/06/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION 🚧

For anyone planning their journey on Carnival Day, road closures will be implemented and removed in phases as the parade moves around the route. This means different sections of the route will be affected at different times throughout the afternoon.

There will be traffic management staff, stewards, security and police officers positioned throughout the route to assist residents and visitors during the day.

If you have any questions about access to a specific road or area, please send us a direct message and we'll be happy to help.

Thank you for your patience and support while this community event takes place 🥁 See you Saturday! 🎉

10/06/2026

We’re proud to have supporting Northampton Carnival 2026 ❤️🚕

Since launching in 2024, Harrisons has grown into one of Northamptonshire’s largest taxi providers, offering reliable 24/7 transport across Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Kettering, Market Harborough and beyond!

More than just a taxi company, Harrisons actively supports local schools, sports clubs, charities, community events and grassroots organisations, helping make a positive difference across the communities they serve.

As part of their support for Northampton Carnival, they’re offering an exclusive discount for new customers:

🎉 Download the Harrisons Taxis app
🎉 Use code CARNI50
🎉 Get 50% off your first booking

Whether you’re heading to Carnival or getting home afterwards, thank you to Harrisons Taxis for supporting Northampton Carnival and our local community. 🚕🎭