WORTHING ROTARY CARNIVAL 2026

Registration information for parade entrants, stall holders and food & Drinks vendors is now open

WELCOME TO WORTHING ROTARY CARNIVAL

Following the success of the 2025 event, we are continuing to grow, evolve, and enhance the experience year on year.
Building on this momentum, our summer celebration is proudly open to bands, soloists groups and dancers to appear on stage at our main location in Steyne Gardens.
Community groups of all kinds, including dance troupes, bands, performance groups, and cultural organisations can apply to appear in our parade.

In 2026, our ambition is to welcome an even broader and more vibrant range of participants, bringing together exciting performances, bold colours, and diverse sounds.
Our aim is to create a truly inclusive celebration that reflects the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the whole of Sussex, offering something engaging and memorable for all who attend.
If you wish to appear in the parade, then feel free to contact us to discuss, or complete the parade entry registration

2 DAYS – FUN FAIR – MARKET – STALLS
LIVE MUSIC – ENTERTAINMENT – FOOD & DRINK
COSPLAY CARNIVAL
30th & 31st August 2026 – Times TBC

MONDAY IS THE CARNIVAL PARADE

FOOD

A variety of food vendors have been chosen to provide something for all ages, at an affordable price.

DRINKS

Soft Drinks, Hot Drinks or Alcoholic Drinks, we have a tipple to tingle your taste buds.
Licensed bar by Keiths Bar.

CARNIVAL PARADE

The highlight of the year, the annual parade shimmies along the coast road to Steyne Gardens.

2025 parade highlights

All the Fun of the Fair

Worthing Rotary Carnival is pleased to partner with DH Leisure and Coles Fun Fair, to provide rides and fun fair attractions. All fun fair rides are located on the promenade, opposite Steyne Gardens, all the way to the Lido.

WHAT TO EXPECT 2026

Market, entertainment, music and more.

The Great Little Farmers Market – 2026

Situated just West of Worthing Pier, on the promenade, this popular and growing market stretches Westward until it stops.

Learn More

Carnival Parade – 2026

The highlight of the weekend, watch local community groups, dancers, floats, Cosplay Allstars perform in the parade, from Grand Avenue to Steyne Gardens.
Get involved and promote your group.

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Worthing Rotary Carnival 2025 (10) — Members of Dream Team Portsmouth at Cosplay Carnival

Cosplay Carnival – 2026

Cosplay Allstars once again join us to provide a selection of characters for our parade on Monday, but also present a new side event based at Beach House Green. Meet the characters and costume groups, get unique photo opportunities, join in or watch the costume competition, with special guests to be announced on stage.

COSPLAY ALLSTARS WEBSITE