It\u2019s almost the August bank holiday, which means Notting Hill Carnival is right round the corner. For two-and-a-bit days west London will be taken over will steel drum bands, booming sound systems, feather-clad dancers and thousands of punters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You\u2019re probably already planning your colourful outfit and stocking up on Red Stripe, but want to be really organised? Here\u2019s the full schedule for the whole weekend, so you don\u2019t have to miss a minute of the action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Saturday August 23<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n Sunday August 24 (family day)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Monday August 25 (adult\u2019s day)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n What time does the carnival finish each day?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n All the music finishes at 7pm on both Sunday and Monday of the carnival. Don\u2019t worry though, there are plenty of afterparties to choose from.\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you have to pay to attend Notting Hill Carnival?<\/strong><\/p>\n No, the parade and sound systems are totally free and don\u2019t require a ticket. Just show up and have a good time. However, for the first time this year the judging zone has opened to the public, with tickets available for the grandstand online<\/a>. This means you can watch the parade from the comfort of a seat, and have access to toilets.\u00a0<\/p>\n There have been concerns recently voiced by politicians about the future funding and the capacity of the event, with some calling for it to be ticketed in the future<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Time Out\u2019s ultimate guide to Notting Hill Carnival 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n Notting Hill Carnival interactive route map.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The best Notting Hill Carnival sound systems for 2025<\/a>. Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke \u2013 from news and reviews to events and trends. Just\u00a0<\/strong>follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb6\u00a0Time Out\u2019s ultimate guide to 2025 Notting Hill Carnival<\/a>.
\ud83d\udd0e The history of Notting Hill Carnival<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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