Bermondsey Carnival 2026

Bermondsey Carnival is a free, day-long community celebration held in Southwark Park, with a history stretching back over a hundred years in SE16. The event brings together two stages of live music and DJs spanning a wide mix of genres, a funfair, dedicated kids’ entertainment, free football activities run by Millwall Community Trust, independent food and drink traders, and local community stalls.

Music runs across two areas: the main stage and the BSC x PEEK Tent, which brings an “underground” dance-music flavour to the afternoon with DJ sets running well into the evening. The 2026 line-up includes Lisa Loud, Meaka Monroe, Ten Tonne Ska, Carpet Head, The Ukullective, and headliner Artful Dodger, plus compère Philip Poleon and DJ Noel, alongside sets from Rafe, Ted White, Luckless, Sow, Abby T and Sound Source Radio DJs in the BSC x PEEK Tent.

The event is organised by Bermondsey Carnival CIC with support from Southwark Council, local charities and businesses.

Where is it?

Southwark Park, SE16. The carnival entrance is on Lower Road, by the Rotherhithe Tunnel roundabout (top right of the park).

When is it?

Monday 31 August 2026 — the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Gates open at 1pm and the event runs until 9pm.

Check the Bermondsey Carnival social media pages for updates.

How much does it cost?

Entry is completely free. No ticket is needed to get in, though organisers ask visitors to RSVP via the free entry link in advance, as it helps them estimate attendance numbers.

How to get there

Organisers strongly recommend public transport, as parking nearby is extremely limited on Bank Holiday Monday.

• Tube/Overground: Canada Water (Jubilee line and London Overground) is around a 15-minute walk south to the Lower Road entrance. Surrey Quays (London Overground) is closer, about a 10-minute walk north along Surrey Quays Road onto Lower Road.
• Bus: The 1, 188 and C10 all stop on Lower Road within a short walk of the entrance — check TfL’s journey planner on the day for live updates.
• Bike: Santander Cycles docking stations are available at Canada Water and along Lower Road. Note that Lime bikes cannot be parked directly outside the gates.
• On foot: From Bermondsey, head down Jamaica Road onto Lower Road. From Deptford or New Cross, Surrey Quays Overground is the easiest route in.

Good to know before you go

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+, who will need to bring photo ID. Under-13s must wear a guardian wristband with a responsible adult’s contact details.
• Security searches take place on entry.
• No alcohol, glass, BBQs, sharp objects, drones or controlled substances. Dogs on leads are welcome, and bikes/scooters/skateboards are allowed if ridden responsibly.
• A free water refill point is available on-site (bring your own bottle — no glass).
• Accessible toilets and a viewing platform for the main stage are available.

More info visit: bermondseycarnival.com