Kenilworth Carnival | 100th Anniversary

Kenilworth Carnival returns for its 100th anniversary year with a full weekend of street processions, live bands, a funfair, food, stalls, and a Sunday FunDay — one of only a handful of traditional carnivals still going in the country.

Kenilworth Carnival 2026

• Carnival Weekend: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026

• Also: Teddy Bears Picnic — Saturday 20th June | 2pm – 5pm

• Location: Abbey Fields, Forrest Road, Kenilworth

• Website: kenilworthcarnival.co.uk

• Contact: info@kenilworthcarnival.co.uk

• Facebook: Kenilworth Carnival

2026 marks a very special milestone — the 100th anniversary of Kenilworth Carnival! A much-loved highlight on the town calendar, the carnival raises funds for local charities while bringing the whole community together for a brilliant weekend of family fun.

Saturday 27th June

• Street Procession — leaving Forrest Road at 3pm, featuring floats, walkers, and marching bands led by the Carnival Queen and her attendants

• Live bands from 4pm – 10pm in Abbey Fields

• Stalls, food, licensed bar, and Bob Wilson's Funfair in Abbey Fields

Sunday 28th June

• Sunday FunDay — entertainment, live bands, food, bar, and stalls from 12.30pm – 6pm

• Dinosaurs from Jurassic Earth

• Bob Wilson's Funfair

• Grand Prize Draw at 4.30pm — tickets available over the weekend at £1 each

Don't miss the Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday 20th June, 2pm – 5pm — a separate pre-carnival event. See the events page for more details.

Visit the Kenilworth Carnival website for the full line-up, procession route, and further information.