Hanwell Carnival 2026

Hanwell Carnival is back in 2026 after a year's break to re-group and raise vital funds to secure the future of this much-loved event. The big day is Saturday 20 June 2026, with Carnival running from 12 noon to 6 pm in Elthorne Park.

We are now taking bookings for the craft tent and trade and charity stalls. Please go to How to Participate to use the relevant form for applications. Prices for all stalls and craft tent tables have been held at 2024 prices. This Early Bird offer will end on 30 April, after which there will be a £10 increase in prices.

The organising team have regretfully decided that there will be no parade this year. We understand that this is a great tradition of Hanwell Carnival, but the reality is that in recent years we have found it increasingly hard to attract participants to the parade. In addition the cost of staging the parade has risen significantly due to more stringent security and road traffic management requirements.

We hope you are all looking forward to a great day. Please look out for further information about the attractions on offer.

Donate to Save the Carnival

Each year we face ever higher costs to stage the event, and in these tough times corporate sponsorship is hard to find. If you can donate a small amount it will go a little way to ensuring that we make Carnival day the biggest day in the Hanwell calendar.

Thanks from the Hanwell Carnival committee

To donate go to our JustGiving page.

Music & Performance

We have two performance areas. The main Music Stage features bands spanning the range of popular music. Sometimes they're local, sometimes they aren't.

The Community Stage at the bandstand showcases local talent in music, dance, sports etc. The stage is curated by Westside Radio, Hanwell's community radio station, who scour the Ealing area for the very best to present to you.

The Parade

The organising team have regretfully decided that there will be no parade this year. We understand that this is a great tradition of Hanwell Carnival, but the reality is that in recent years we have found it increasingly hard to attract participants to the parade. In addition the cost of staging the parade has risen significantly due to more stringent security and road traffic management requirements.

The Stalls

A feature of the Carnival is the wide variety of stalls run by charitable organisations and local traders. We are not taking applications from caterers this year.

Craft Tent

The Craft Tent is a very popular feature of the Carnival, filled with jewellery and arts and crafts. The majority of our crafters are local to Hanwell and Ealing, and we aim to ensure that we have a good mixture of products on the day.

The Dog Show

The dog show has been a part of Carnival for as long as anyone can remember and is always a very popular event. Kat Williams from Dogworthy Training & Behaviour is running the event for the third time this year.

Animal Zone

The Animal Zone has lots to keep the children (and adults) entertained from small furry things, poultry to farmyard animals and of course the beloved donkey rides.

Fun Fair

A big part of the carnival is the funfair with rides for all the family.

Join the Team

There is always plenty to do on the day and in the run up to the carnival. If you think you can help us please click the link below.

Sponsor Us

If you or your organisation can help us out please click the link below.

We offer various packages that include a presence on our website and programme to featuring at the carnival.

History of the Carnival

Find out about the history of the carnival by clicking the link below.

Beating the Bounds

Every May Day bank holiday we host the Beating the Bounds.

Learn more about it by clicking the link below.

Gallery

Photos of previous carnival are available by clicking below.