A major aim of Kingston Race and Equalities Council is to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups. By organising the Annual Kingston Carnival, we raise awareness of diverse cultures by bringing together different local communities to experience a range of music & culture and food, in a family friendly Carnival atmosphere. This event enables facilitation, interaction and engagement with all and is inclusive for everyone across the Borough and for our wonderful visitors.
Aims
- To use Kingston Carnival through collaborative partnerships and artistically as a catalyst to facilitate engagement, cohesion, integration, development of talent, artistic excellence, empowerment, innovation, education and entertainment
- To provide a platform for minority community artists and art forms incorporating both established and up and coming talent
- To enable people to have a better understanding and appreciation and bringing carnival arts, reggae, soca, calypso and samba to the widest possible audience
- To build on partner relationships to ensure that Carnival builds on previous achievements and strengthens its credibility and supporter base
- To offer free, participative opportunities to audiences to deepen engagement
- To signpost access to artistes, art forms and ongoing developmental opportunities
Vision
To bring communities together by fostering the promotion of diverse cultures, creative development and enhancement of artistic excellence, by positively promoting Kingston and its surrounding areas through Carnival celebratory activities locally and within the region.
Carnival 2025
Kingston Carnival 2025 is celebrating it’s 25th year. We believe in Unity in Communities and Richness in Culture. See here for more details.
Festival 2024
A smaller festival to ensure that the momentum is retained this year.
Kingston Small Festival 2024 is on Sunday 1st September. It starts at 1pm with just one stage and no procession.
