Leyton Más - People's Parade & Carnival Fête
About this Event
Join thousands of residents, artists, performers, musicians, volunteers and community organisations for Leyton Más 2026, Waltham Forest's largest free community carnival.
Inspired by over 130 years of carnival traditions in Waltham Forest and 40 years of African-Caribbean-led carnival arts in the borough, Leyton Más celebrates culture, creativity, music, learning, community participation and environmental action.
Entry to Leyton Más is free.
However, like many community festivals across the country, Leyton Más is facing significant funding challenges. We are inviting everyone who values community culture, creativity and free public celebration to support the #SaveLeytonMas campaign through a voluntary donation.
Pay What You Can
Your support helps us provide free workshops, creative learning opportunities, performances, volunteering programmes and community celebrations throughout the year.
Suggested Donations
£5 – Carnival Supporter
- Quick Queue entry to the Carnival Fête
£10 – Community Champion
- Quick Queue entry
- Leyton Más supporter wristband
£20 – Friends of Leyton Más
- Quick Queue entry
- Supporter wristband
- Invitation to the Leyton Más After Party
£50+ – Carnival Patron
- All of the above
- Recognition as a supporter helping secure the future of Leyton Más
Every donation, no matter the size, helps keep Leyton Más free, accessible and community-led.
If you are unable to donate, you can still support the campaign by sharing the event, volunteering, introducing sponsors, or simply bringing your friends and family along to enjoy the day.
Together we can help ensure that Leyton Más continues to bring people together through culture, creativity and Carnival for generations to come.
The People's Parade
The heart of Leyton Más.
Join community groups, schools, artists, musicians, masqueraders, drummers, dancers and residents as they bring the streets of Leyton alive with colour, creativity and celebration. The parade showcases the diversity, imagination and community spirit that make Waltham Forest unique.
A-MAZE-IN SOUNDS!
A vibrant celebration of sound system culture.
Experience an exciting programme of DJs, selectors, MCs and live performers representing reggae, soca, afrobeat, dancehall, lovers rock, jungle, house and contemporary sounds from across the African-Caribbean diaspora and beyond.
Voices to the World
A joyful programme of choirs, singers and vocal ensembles.
Featuring community choirs, cultural groups, schools and special guests, Voices to the World celebrates the power of song to connect people, share stories and bring communities together.
Pan Yard
The sound of Carnival.
Enjoy performances, workshops and demonstrations from steel pan musicians and community ensembles. Discover the history, culture and energy of one of the world's most distinctive musical traditions and try your hand at playing the steel pan.
Culture Marketplace
Shop, discover and connect.
Browse stalls featuring artists, makers, designers, authors, community organisations, food producers and independent businesses. The marketplace champions creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural heritage from across the African Diaspora and the wider community.
Family Play Zone
Creative fun for all ages.
Packed with free family activities, arts and crafts, games, storytelling, creative workshops and interactive experiences designed to inspire imagination, learning and play.
World Wide Weekend
Celebrating global cultures and local communities.
Enjoy a rich programme of cultural performances, workshops, demonstrations and activities showcasing traditions, creativity and heritage from around the world while highlighting the diverse communities that call Waltham Forest home.
Reuse Revolution
Leyton Más is committed to environmental responsibility. Throughout the festival you'll find creative reuse activities, recycled costume making, sustainability workshops and opportunities to learn how creativity can help reduce waste and protect our environment.
Everyone is Welcome
Leyton Más is free to attend and designed to be welcoming, accessible and inclusive for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Come and celebrate culture, creativity, community and Carnival with us.
Support the movement. Support community culture. Support #SaveLeytonMas.
Where is it happening?
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