St Pauls Carnival Map and Set Times.

Our editor's top live music recommendation

“Prepare for the ultimate celebration of carnival and feteing culture all in our very own unique Rum 'N' Bass way, we don't split genres and push different sounds to different rooms or stages, we believe in celebrating our difference with intentional togetherness. We work with the best dj's and hosts from all over the the world to create this seamless experience.”
From: Rum 'N' Bass

“Its glorious uptempo sound is a bustling carnival of stabbing horns, rollercoaster keys, relentless guitar hooks, killer choruses, unbeatable beats and a sense of boisterous bonhomie. A blur of legs, arms, pork pie hats and tonic suits, the band is a frantic mass of kinetic energy, its members suddenly springing into life, leaping up and down, rushing backwards and forwards across the stage.”
From: Ya Freshness & Big Boss Band + DJ Beau Selecta

“Backing Hugo on percussion will be various members of one of Bristol's best Carnival groups, Afon Sistema. Now in their 10th year, this award-winning group have long been performing at events such as St Paul's Carnival & Shambala Festival. Dedicated to truly representing the carnival culture of Brazil, these musicians travel to Recife each year to immerse themselves in the roots of this culture.”
From: Mestre Hugo + Afon Sistema, Tainá, Pontes de Ritmo

“Emerging from the sacred oak with a mission to spread love and joy, Cousin Carving, an ancient being, seeks to reunite his carnival troupe to protest against oppressive forces and create community in the face of adversity. Will you join him on this extraordinary journey?”
From: Carnifolk Presents: Carving's Carnival

“A don of London’s reggae scene, Gladwin Wright boasts one of the world’s best reggae collections. His soundsystem has been hosted at carnival for nearly 40 years and was spun off from Wax Unlimited Record Store, the shop that Gladdy ran for 14 years in Stoke Newington.”
From: Gladdy Wax meets Downbeat Melody