Huddersfield Carnival
10 July 2027.
A full day of mas bands, sound systems, food and dance across Huddersfield town centre and Greenhead Park — the second-largest African-Caribbean Carnival in West Yorkshire. Free to attend, always the second weekend in July.
What is Carnival?
A living Caribbean tradition on Huddersfield's streets.
Caribbean Carnival is a centuries-old tradition rooted in the emancipation of enslaved people across the Caribbean islands — a celebration of freedom through music, costume, food and dance. Every year, Huddersfield brings that tradition home, drawing thousands to the streets and Greenhead Park for a day of colour, sound and joy.
Huddersfield Carnival is one of the oldest and largest Caribbean carnivals in the North of England. Alongside major carnivals in Leeds, Preston, Nottingham, Manchester, Derby and Leicester, we're part of a national calendar of Caribbean cultural celebration — with our own distinct character rooted in this town.
The numbers
Huddersfield's biggest summer day.
- 43rdYear of Huddersfield Carnival in 2027
- 30k+Carnival-goers expected this year, drawn from across the country and beyond
- 1stLargest community event in Kirklees
- 2ndAlways the second weekend in July
Carnival route
Follow the parade through town.
The parade winds through Huddersfield town centre before arriving at Greenhead Park, where the stages, sound systems and food stalls carry on through the rest of the day.
Full route details for 2027 to be confirmed.
- Assembly & costume prepMas band assembly point · Morning
- Parade through townHuddersfield town centre · Afternoon
- Greenhead Park festivalMain stage, sound systems, food · Afternoon and evening
Get involved
Register your mas band.
Whether you're a returning mas band, a school group or a first-time collective, we'd love to have you in the parade. Registration for Carnival 2027 opens in the spring — get in touch!
Register your interest
Sponsorship
Sponsor the Carnival.
Huddersfield Carnival draws 30,000+ visitors from across the country each year — and the local economic boost is significant. As the former Mayor of Kirklees Masood Ahmed said in 2022 - "it's great for local business and amazing for Huddersfield's community spirit.”
We work with sponsors at every level, from local businesses to national brands, with visibility packages spanning the parade, main stage, festival grounds and our year-round programme. Get in touch for our 2027 sponsorship pack.
Sponsorship enquiries