Caribbean Events

Notting Hill Carnival

August Bank Holiday means the Notting Hill Carnival. Europe's biggest carnival has been taking place in the capital since 1964. It attracts a worldwide audience of around 1.5m – including those happy to watch the 2-day event on TV! Steel bands, sound systems, food stalls and people of all ages and backgrounds are packed into West London's streets on the last weekend of August. Sunday is traditionally children's day with Monday reserved for adults – although no one really sticks to these rules, as the whole weekend is one big, inclusive day out. Find out more at the Notting Hill Carnival website

Black History Season

Supported by the Mayor's office, Black History Season is a key event in London's cultural calendar. There are 100s of events going on all over town in October and beyond, covering everything from film, talks, exhibitions, performances and children's events. For details see the Black History Month website.

BFM International Film Festival

Every September, Black Film Magazine's film festival comes to London. It features a line-up of films from the US, the Caribbean and Africa. The week-long event includes awards, seminars and workshops and post-screening Q&As with filmmakers. Find out more at the BFM International Film Festival website