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The Kemp Town Carnival is one of Brighton’s longest running and largest community street festivals. Set in heart of Kemp Town Village, along St Georges Road, the 2013 Carnival will be taking place on Saturday June 1st.

This year's Kemp Town Carnival has something for everybody....street theatre, break dancing, the grand custard pie fight, belly dancers, 4 stages with a diverse range of over 26 of Brighton’s finest live bands and performers, Samba bands, Tea dancing and Lindy-hop performances, magicians, children’s entertainment, dance displays, live graffiti art, creative workshops, tug’o’war, Morris Dancers, fine ales and ciders, barn dancing, Arts, Crafts and other great market stalls, wonderful foods and the annual Parade of Flowers!

Keep up to date and sign up to our newsletter to find out more about our amazing pre Carnival fundraising events, workshops and showcase events running from February through to June.

Remember the Carnival starts from 10am untill 6pm, so make sure you get down early!

And just to whet your appetite for the carnival spirit, we can now unveil the marvellous line up for Kemp Town Carnival 2013...

Main Stage (Portland Place)
12pm – Parade of Flowers Finale
1pm – Cozinha
2.15pm – Puncture Kit
3pm – Prince Fatty vs Jabbawocky
4.15pm – Kalakuta Millionaires
5.15pm – Carnival Collective

Dende World Roots Stage (Bottom of Sudely Place)
12pm – Ediyo Yo
12.45pm – Cal Jader
1.15pm – Hilde 
1.45pm – Barulho 
2.15pm – Dende
3.30pm – Dub Organiser
5pm – Pollito Boogaloo

Thomas Kemp Stage (Bottom of Montague Place)
12.30pm – Zora and the Tatsmiths
1.20pm – The James Riley Band
2.15pm – Mynie Moe
3pm – King Lagoons Flying Sword Fish Dance Band
4pm – Derriere
5pm – Fat 45

The Bristol Bar Jazz Stage (Bottom of Paston Place)
11.00 Bristol Bar quintet
12.15 Brighton Jazz School
13.30 Sussex Jazz Orchestra
15.00 Lost Organ Unit
16.00 E.M.E
17.15 Bristol Bar Jam

The Sonic Safari Sound System and Performance Area (Bottom of College Place)
12pm – Sonic Safari Sound system
12.45pm – Brighton Live Dance squad
1pmm – Open Spaces Dance troupe
1.30pm – Brighton School of Samba
2.15pm – Mat Monophonic Midi
2.30pm – Masmoudi Belly Dance
3.30pm – Bloco Fogo
5pm – Sonic Safari Sound system

Spinelli’s Performance Area with Gypsy Disco (Bottom of College Road)
12pm – Gypsy Disco Sound System and Performers
1pm – The Brighton Mummers
1.30pm – BD4U – Eastern Promise
2pm – Capoeira/Maracatu
3.30pm – Terzim ATS Belly Dance
4pm – Grand Custard Pie Fight with Signor Buffo!
 

Latest News

After Party!
After Party Poster

What's the one problem with Kemp Town Carnival? The fact it's all over at just 6pm. Have no fear, the Carni After Party is here! After a day of music, wonder and mayhem at a Carnival that always seems to finish too early for most, why not join us to dance the night away?

Maco Di Vaca Louca!

Making mischief on the streets of Kemp Town once again this year will be Maco Di Vaca Louca (The Anarchist Republic of the Mad Cow)! Yes, you did read that right.... Click for more!

Cozhina at Kemp Town Carnival!

Cozinha's special dish of the day - a  tasty mix of folkloric vibes and spicy South American grooves to get your feet tapping, your hearts singing and your tummies rumbling!