Carnival is back for the third year and we cannot wait!
This year shows a Celebration of Global Unity and Environmental Sustainability – "One World"
Get ready for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration at the Mansfield Carnival, returning for its third year! This year’s theme, "One World," is all about global unity and the power of coming together as one community, as well as promoting environmental sustainability. From vibrant parades to eco-conscious choices, we’re celebrating both cultural diversity and our shared responsibility for the planet.
Carnival Parade
The fun begins at 12pm with the Carnival Parade, a colourful spectacle of music, dance, and traditional costumes marching through the streets. Experience the vibrancy of Caribbean carnival costumes, rhythmic drummers, and energetic dancers as the parade makes its way through Leeming Street and around town. This is the perfect way to kick off a celebration of culture and sustainability.
Street Party on Leeming Street
Following the parade, Leeming Street will be closed for a Street Party full of delicious food, live music, stalls, giveaways, face painting and plenty of carnival energy. The One World Main Stage will be right here, bringing live performances all day long!
Hosted by Charm Daley
Performance Schedule:
- 1:30pm – Punjabi Roots | Traditional Dhol drummers with DJ set
- 1.45pm - Tappin’ In with Inspire Youth Arts | Tap dance with live music.
- 2pm – DJ Kilo (Heat Fest) | Reggae, Soca & Afrobeat infused set representing music from the Caribbean & Africa
- 2:20pm – Red Hot Band | Energetic local band
- 2:40pm – DJ Kilo (Heat Fest) | Reggae, Soca & Afrobeat infused set representing music from the Caribbean & Africa
- 3pm – Matamando | Gospel music from Malawi
- 3:35pm – MUHA | Eastern European Contemporary Folk
- 4:05pm – Lady Rose | Contemporary pop music with a reggae flair
- 4:30pm – Dialtone Sound | Island vibes set representing music from the Caribbean
- 5:00pm – Tippa Irie | Grammy nominated reggae MC from the legendary Saxon Sound System.
(subject to change)
Performance Schedule:
- 2pm - Max Loelz (Heat Fest)
- 3pm-3.30pm : Chai Larden
- 3.30pm-4pm: Max Loelz (Heat Fest)
- 4pm-4.40pm: Millicent Chapanda
- 4.40pm-5pm: Max Loelz
- 5pm-6pm: Ava Band
(subject to change)
Entertainment Between Performances
DJ Kilo will keep the Main Stage energised with Caribbean and African beats in between acts. Over at the Acoustic Stage, DJ Max Loelz, a Zimbabwean-born DJ based in Nottingham, will be spinning chilled Caribbean and African tracks, along with an exclusive 30-minute set. The stage programming has been a collaboration between Cultural Vibrations (Unity Through Music) and Mansfield Council.
Road closures- Leeming Street from 7am to 7pm and a phased road closure during the parade (this is approx. 10- 15 mins per road, but a majority of the route is pedestrianised on Saturdays anyway and for ones that aren’t we will try to keep traffic moving gradually when safe to do so). Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Join Us for a Day to Remember!
The Mansfield Carnival celebrates global unity and the importance of caring for our planet, all through the power of music, food, and community. Come together to enjoy live performances, dance, eat, and connect with the diverse cultures that make Mansfield so unique. Let’s celebrate what makes us one world—together!
