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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 parties: The best warm-ups and afterparties this weekend
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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 parties: The best warm-ups and afterparties this weekend

Catch some of Carnival’s best sound systems either side of the main celebrations

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Notting Hill Carnival 2026 parties: The best warm-ups and afterparties this weekend is one of our hand-picked Events finds for London. Catch some of Carnival’s best sound systems either side of the main celebrations.

Why London? London is a vast, layered world city where royal history, endless neighborhoods, green parks and global food sit side by side. The city is known for royal landmarks, free world-class museums, West End theatre and markets.

Good to know: May–September for parks and long evenings; December is festive but cold and dark early. The Tube and buses cover everything with a contactless tap; central areas reward walking.

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