Bermondsey Carnival 2025

Musical Offerings

This year’s musical lineup is headlined by UK garage legends DJ Luck & MC Neat, along with ska revivalists The Beat (featuring original members of the legendary 2 Tone band). Rising star Katya is also set to wow the crowd with her fresh sound, alongside local favourite Noel from Bermondsey Radio, spinning classic club anthems and a special showcase by Kinetika Bloco—a youth music charity featuring vibrant young brass and woodwind players, drummers, steel pan musicians, and dancers all adorned in costumes, producing a fresh, distinctive British Carnival sound with a touch of London flair.

But that’s not all – the Bermondsey Carnival stage will spotlight six exciting young DJs, all circa 30 or under, offering a vibrant and diverse mix of sounds. Representing the best of Southwark’s local talent, this DJ showcase ensures a 50/50 gender balance to promote equality and provide a platform for emerging artists to perform in front of large audiences.

Family-Friendly Fun for Everyone

As we know, Bermondsey Carnival is more than just music – it’s a day out for the whole family, with a range of Children’s Entertainment Activities:Funfair rides, Face painting, Arts & crafts workshops, Kids’ karaoke sessions, Magicians, Stilt walkers & street entertainers, Toy & Sweet stalls

Carnival Raffle

Bermondsey Carnival is thrilled to announce its 2025 Raffle, offering attendees the chance to win some amazing prizes while supporting this beloved local celebration of music, culture, and community.

This year’s top prizes include:

🎫 2 x Tickets to a Millwall FC home match – Cheer on The Lions at The Den!

🎶 2 x Tickets to see Madness + Squeeze live at The O2 – An unforgettable night with two of the UK’s most iconic bands!

Plus many more: Raffle tickets will be available at the carnival and through selected community outlets in the run-up to the event. All proceeds go towards supporting future Bermondsey Carnival events

Traders and Charity Stalls | Recreating the Blue Market at the Carnival

As in previous years, a variety of charity stalls will be on hand, offering valuable services and support to those who need it most—an important part of what makes Bermondsey Carnival such a special community event.

New for 2025, we’re excited to introduce The Blue Market @ The Carnival—a collaboration between the Bermondsey BID and Big Local Works. This vibrant addition brings together traders from The Blue, hand-picked food vendors, and local high street shops for a unique showcase. It’s a fantastic opportunity for visitors to discover and support local businesses while enjoying everything the festival has to offer.

Active & Wellness Zone

Looking to get moving? Try out a range of physical activities, including:

• ⚽ Football matches & skills sessions with Millwall FC and the Millwall community trust

• 🥊 Boxing demonstrations & taster classes with Roosters

• 🧘 Pilates sessions for all ages and abilities