When is Manchester Carnival?

Manchester Carnival is held in August. The dates we have are on the carnival card on this page and on the Manchester Carnival page.

Are there other Caribbean carnivals near Manchester?

Yes. Preston Caribbean Carnival is in May, and Leeds West Indian Carnival is on the August bank holiday. Each has its own page with dates and links.

Can I list my Manchester event on TiketCaribbean?

Yes. Any organiser can list free events at no cost, link to tickets sold elsewhere, or sell paid tickets once the business has been approved for paid ticketing.

Caribbean events in Manchester

Manchester's Caribbean community has carried a carnival through Moss Side and Alexandra Park for decades, and the city's soca, bashment and community events run all year.

Here you will find Caribbean events listed in and around Manchester, Manchester Carnival in August and Preston Caribbean Carnival up the road in May, plus the UK mas bands that play them.

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What’s on in Manchester

Carnivals in and near Manchester

Manchester Carnival
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- August 8-9, 2026
Manchester Carnival Together CIC leads this long-standing celebration, bringing together groups like Manchester Power House, Youth 84, Kyso, Team Shellinz and community radio station Legacy 90.1. It is a carnival shaped by community voices and powered by local organisations who have been building culture in the city for years. Two full days of Caribbean music, food and movement in the heart of Moss Side.
Preston Caribbean Carnival
- Preston, United Kingdom
- May 24, 2026
Preston Caribbean Carnival is one of the UK's most vibrant celebrations of Caribbean culture in Lancashire. The carnival parade features colorful masquerade bands, traditional costumes, soca and calypso music, authentic Caribbean food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment at Moor Park. Experience the energy of Trinidad-style J'Ouvert, steel pan performances, and Caribbean dance troupes in the heart of northern England.

Playing mas? See the mas bands and their launches or the full carnival calendar.

Running an event in Manchester?

Putting on a fete, a carnival warm-up or a community event in Manchester? List it on TiketCaribbean, sell tickets with a 0% platform fee on Starter and scan guests in at the door, even without signal.

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Questions

When is Manchester Carnival?: Manchester Carnival is held in August. The dates we have are on the carnival card on this page and on the Manchester Carnival page.
Are there other Caribbean carnivals near Manchester?: Yes. Preston Caribbean Carnival is in May, and Leeds West Indian Carnival is on the August bank holiday. Each has its own page with dates and links.
Can I list my Manchester event on TiketCaribbean?: Yes. Any organiser can list free events at no cost, link to tickets sold elsewhere, or sell paid tickets once the business has been approved for paid ticketing.