Wareham Carnival

Wareham Carnival – an annual event since 1959!

Get ready for a weekend packed with family fun, music, community spirit, as Wareham Carnival returns from 17th-18th and 19th July with this year’s exciting theme: “Your Natural World”!

Whether you’re here for the parade, the live music, or the great food and festive atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

When is Wareham Carnival?

Friday 17th July, Saturday 18th July & Sunday 19th July  

With lots of entertainment throughout the weekend at Wareham’s Recreation Park. Expect noise, costumes, some chaos and plenty of fun! This year’s theme is ‘Your Natural World’. 

🎸 Friday 19 July – Music Night

Kick off carnival weekend with an evening of live music and good vibes!

• Live Music – typically starting at 7:30pm
• Delicious food and the always-popular Carnival Bar

🎶 Saturday 19 July – Music Afternoon

Soak up the summer sounds on Saturday afternoon with relaxed entertainment in the sunshine.

• Live Music – typically from 2pm to 5pm
• Great food options and the Carnival Bar open throughout

🎭 Sunday 20 July – Carnival Day

The big day! Join the colourful parade through Wareham, then head to the Wareham Recreation Ground for a full day of entertainment and community celebration.

• Parade through town – don’t miss the floats, costumes, and “Best of British” flair!
• Live Music (in the bar area)
• Stalls, street food, carnival bar, and arena events for all ages

Here’s the typical times for Wareham’s Carnival procession…

12.00 Noon Procession entries assemble on North Causeway

12.30 Judges arrive for Procession viewing

1.00 Procession Starts

Town Cross Procession Entries Judged

2.00 pm Procession arrives Wareham Recration Ground

2.30 pm Carnival Events Begin on the Recreation Ground

Remember the Carnival Bar and onsite food is available at all of these events.

The Carnival is much more than a 3 day bash. They organise plenty of other events through the year. Remember to look out for…

Duck Races – get another chance to “splash out” at Wareham Bridge (date to be confirmed)

Safari Supper – Quiz questions and food come together around Wareham and its area (date to be confirmed)

History Walk(s) – visitors and locals are invited to “walk Wareham” and take in our long history and interesting buildings and places (to be confirmed)

Flower Show – a traditional afternoon of craft events with a flower festival showing talents from all over our local area. Wareham Scout and Guide Hut (to be confirmed)

To keep up to date with Carnival check out the Wareham Carnival Website