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
  • Carnival AGM
    Friday, March 27th 2026, 8.00PM
    Coronation Club, Gillingham
    The Carnival Committee's Annual General Meeting, open to the public
  • 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.

 

2025 Carnival Results

Results of this year's Carnival are available here.

 

2025 Carnival Princess - Jessica Ling

2025 Carnival Attendants - Ella Dudman and Robyn Ealson

 

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.