Carnival Village Trust

Supporting Carnival arts

London's Development Agency For Carnival Arts

 

Carnival Village Trust is London’s development agency for Carnival Arts. We host strategic arts venues and work with carnival arts organisations. As well as facilitating arts workshops and small projects, we have been behind major events such as Notting Hill Carnival.

 Featured Videos

Just a few highlights of how our Carnival Arts work comes alive

The Tabernacle, Notting Hill.

Mangrove Mas Band launch

Yaa Centre, Maida Vale

The Yaa Sessions Workshops

Notting Hill Carnival

#NHCisMe, 2019

Earlier this week we welcomed students from Park High School to the Yaa Centre for an immersive introduction to Carnival Arts and heritage. Led by one of our NHC Ambassadors Triniboi Joocie who also serves as Head of Year 11 at the school. The visit
Steel the Show returns for its 5th anniversary, celebrating World Steelpan Day with the next generation of pan excellence. Join us on Sunday 10th August 2025 as youth steelbands from across London take centre stage in Powis Square for a powerful sho
Our Carnival Drop-Sessions kick off from next month! An opportunity for local residents and businesses to speak to Notting Hill Carnival Ltd, Met Police, Kensington & Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council ⭐️
🚛✨ For the first time ever at Notting Hill Carnival, Carnival Village Trust is bringing a Collaboration Truck to the parade! 🎭🎶 This brand-new initiative gives smaller bands & designers an affordable way to join the road, ensuring their creat
🎶 An Evening of Steelpan and Soca! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and vibes at Caribbean Sunday School! Enjoy steelpan performances by the talented Carlene Etienne and dance to the beats of Smokey Joe and DJ Piper. 🌴✨ 📅 Su