What's on at West End Carnival

Get ready for a day bursting with colour, rhythm and excitement as the West End Carnival returns to Plymouth’s vibrant West End! Perfect for families, friends and fun-seekers of all ages, this free community celebration promises non-stop entertainment, live music, circus performances, street theatre, vintage cars, and more.

Take a look at what's on at this year's event.

Main Stage 

Head to the main stage at Frankfort Gate where you'll find an array of great music and performances throughout the day. The main stage entertainment programme includes performances from:

• Plymouth Rock Choir - 11am to 11.30am
• Goldie - 11.45am to 12.10pm
• Weapons of Sound - 12.20pm to 12.45pm
• Goldie - 1.30pm to 2pm 
• The Groovement Project - 2pm to 2.25pm
• John Hicks and Ray 3.15pm to 3.55pm

New George Street 

Take a look at the entertainment taking place along New George Street this year:

• Live DJ set - 11am to 4pm 
• Elements Taiko Drummers - 11am to 11.35am 
• Crooked Tempo Samba Band - 12.20pm to 12.40pm
• Samba Kernow - 1.55pm to 2.15p

Cornwall Street

• Crooked Tempo Samba Band - 11.40am to 12pm
• Samba Kernow 1.20pm to 1.35pm & 3pm to 3.15pm

Frankfort Gate 

• Punch and Judy - 11.45am to 12.10pm & 3.30pm to 4pm

Colin Campbell Court

• Jon Hicks 1.30pm to 12.45pm & 1.45pm to 2pm

Market Avenue/Cornwall Street Corner

• Crooked Tempo - 12.50pm to 1.10pm
• Samba Kernow - 2.30pm to 2.50pm

Elsewhere in the West End

• Peg Puppet Making - 11am to 4pm
• Vintage Cars - 11am to 4pm
• Fuse Cricus Aerial Performance - 1pm to 1.30pm
• Fuse Circus Workshop - 2.30pm to 3.30pm