Welcome to
Newport Carnival
Newport Carnival brings the town alive with spectacular parades, entertainment and events throughout the year.
From our Main Carnival and Illuminated Carnival to our Christmas Parade, there’s always something to look forward to.
Proudly run entirely by volunteers, for our community.
Come and be part of it.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who came and supported Newport Carnival during the summer season of 2026. Our main and illuminated carnivals were very well attended, both by participants and also by the public.
Your support and donations will go a long way in securing the future of Newport Carnival.
Newport
Main
Saturday
24th July 2027
Watch the streets come alive as Newport Carnival kicks off its main procession on the first Saturday of August!
Newport
Illuminated
Thursday
19th August 2027
The illuminated procession will bring colour to the streets of Newport, watch the magic unfold.
AWARD-WINNING Riverfest
Saturday
8th May 2027
Come along to Riverfest, a fun, free, family event that takes place on The Quay in Newport organised by Newport Carnival & Community Events Association.
Northwood Car Boot Sales 2026
Newport Carnival hosts car boot sales at the Isle of Wight County Show Ground in Northwood on selected Sundays from March through September, providing a fantastic opportunity to find great items while raising funds for the carnival and its related events.
Donations are welcomed to support these initiatives, all conducted with the kind permission of the Isle of Wight County Show Ground.
Newport Carnival News
Shademakers UK Return to Newport Carnival with Brand-New ‘Danse Macabre’ Performance.
Newport Illuminated Carnival is set to welcome back one of Europe’s leading carnival companies this summer, with Shademakers UK bringing the first chapter of their brand-new ‘Danse Macabre’ story to the streets of Newport. Shademakers UK will return to Newport
Newport Carnival Royalty Crowned at Riverfest Opening Ceremony
The Newport Carnival & Community Events Association proudly celebrated the crowning of the Newport Carnival Royalty during the official opening of Riverfest, with the ceremony led by the High Sheriff, Nigel Heartly. The special occasion took place as part of
Come and take part!
We are always welcoming new people to the carnival scene and anyone wishing to take part in the parade can do so, free of charge!
All you have to do is turn up with a float or on foot with a theme and you’ll be entered.
We pick our Carnival Queens around April so make sure you look out for that if you or you know of someone who might be interested.
If you wish to find out more on how to be a part of Newport Carnival this summer, then please do not hesitate and get in touch.