Forthcoming Events

  • Carnival Week 2026
    Sunday 4th October - Saturday 10th October 2026
    Gillingham, Dorset.
    See here for details.
  • Carnival Bingo 2026
    Gillingham Outdoor Bowling Club, School Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QR
    Door Opens 6.45pm Eyes Down 7.30pm
    Easter Bingo FRIDAY 6th March
    Summer Bingo FRIDAY 19th June
    Grand Carnival Bingo Monday 5th October
    Christmas Bingo FRIDAY 27th November
  • Next Year's Carnival 2027
    Saturday 9th October 2027
    Gillingham, Dorset.

Welcome to Gillingham Carnival Committee's Official Website!

Gillingham Carnival Committee is a voluntary group that organise and run Gillingham Carnival by raising funds through events, donations and street collections, in order to finance the annual Carnival. New committee members are always welcome.

Gillingham Carnival Processions 2026 - Saturday 10th October

Children's Procession 3pm - Grand Illuminated Procession 7.15pm

 

Gillingham Carnival Week Events - Sunday 4th October to Saturday 10th October 2026.

 

Gillingham Carnival Main Sponsor 2025 - David Wilson Homes

 

Gillingham Carnival First Aid Sponsor 2025 - Taylor Wimpey UK Limited.

 

2026 Carnival Royalty - Girls and boys are invited to enter Carnival Royalty Selection

Selection to take place at St Mary the Virgin Primary School Summer Fair Friday 26th June from 3.30pm

Entries in advance appreciated but can be accepted on the day with a fully completed entry form

2026 Carnival Princess, Prince and Attendants Entry Forms available here!

Adobe Acrobat Format:   2026 Carnival Princess, Prince and Attendants Entry Form (PDF)  Acrobat Document Icon

Microsoft Word Format:   2026 Carnival Princess, Prince and Attendants Entry Form (DOCX)  Word Document Icon

 

Would you like to help?

Gillingham Carnival is always looking for helpers - both during the year, and on Carnival Day.

Please see the contact page to get in touch.