Christchurch Carnival Big Weekend

SAVE THE DATE for this year’s FREE Christchurch Carnival Big Weekend! 🎊

Organised by Christchurch Carnival in partnership with Hartstone by Aster, this event showcases a curated collection of luxury homes in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset. Explore more at Hartstone by Aster.

This year, the carnival features TWO amazing headline tribute acts (to be announced) and is one of the South's oldest community festivals! Enjoy a program filled with live music, theatrical performances, and a spectacular firework display over the water.

🗓️ Event Highlights:

• Date: 14th to 16th August
• Location: Christchurch Quay, on the bank of Christchurch Harbour
• Activities: Fun Fair rides, stalls, local food vendors, and performances from local bands like Persona, Underground Badgers, and One Word.
• DJ Performance: DJ-iiing (Mark Ingram) will bring an energy-blasting disco set for the whole family! 🎶
• Family Entertainment: Enjoy Punch & Judy performances, circus skills workshops, arts and crafts, and many other free activities throughout the weekend.

The Sunday street parade will be a fitting finale, showcasing the best of the local community with surprise performances, live bands, and unforgettable characters. C-Star cosplay, one of the largest not-for-profit groups of cosplayers in the South, will also be joining us!

For over 115 years, Christchurch Carnival has created memorable moments, bringing thousands of families together. Organised by a dedicated volunteer team, the carnival promotes the town and its communities positively.

Let Christchurch surprise you this summer! 🌞

THIS IS A FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED!

HOW TO GET HERE:

• Location: Christchurch Quay, BH23 1BU
• Buses: 1A, 1B, 1C, 33 (Bournemouth), 24 (Fairmile), X1, X2 (New Milton, Lymington, Highcliffe), and 125 (Burley, Ringwood, Winkton).
• Car Parking:
  • Priory Car Park - Quay Rd, Christchurch BH23 1BY
  • Wick Lane Car Park - Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HT
  • Mayors Mead Car Park - Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1NY
  • Willow Way Car Park - Willow Way, Christchurch BH23 1NU