Day event: 2pm-10pm | Night event: 9:30pm-4am

As part of the official St Pauls Carnival 2025 programme, we’re proud to present a powerful day-to-night celebration in collaboration with Bristol’s iconic venue, Lakota.

This year, Carnival centres on the theme ‘Roots of Resistance’, marking 60 years since the Bristol Bus Boycott and honouring the activism of the Windrush generation. In true Carnival spirit, this event celebrates resistance through culture, using music, food, and community gathering to amplify the voices and stories that have shaped our city.

Daytime: Roots & Rhythms in the Yard

From the beating heart of soundsystem culture to vibrant Afrobeats and Dancehall selections, the daytime session features a bold line-up of Bristol’s veteran Sounds and Bristol finest present, and future.

Soundsystem Corner (Powered by Jah Lokko)

Dubkasm
Bassi
Jah Lokko
Negus Melody
QSS Young Lion

Afrobeats 2 Dancehall Yard (Powered by QSS)

Headliner TBA
Chiedza
GF Selecta Watson
Josephine Gyasi
Rea
Yuseemi

Food Stalls: Enjoy a range of Caribbean food, the original cultural curators.

Nighttime: From Roots to Rave

As the sun sets, we keep the Carnival energy going with a high-octane night session celebrating Jungle, UK Bass + more, genres rooted in resistance and sound system legacy.

Line-Up:

Headliners TBA
AÆE
Anything But Becky
Frilla
TBA

This is more than a party, it’s a tribute to the sounds, struggles, and spirit of resistance that continue to inspire new generations. From deep basslines to community love, join us in celebrating heritage, resilience, and joy through culture.

Entry requirements: 18+ — Read more — Read less