Notting Hill Carnival

This bank holiday weekend, the UK's greatest street party made its glorious return. From dancehall to soca, afrobeats to amapiano - here are the tracks that set the vibes.

Asking For A Friend: London’s best street party is gearing up for a massive return after its two year Covid-induced pause. Want to have an unforgettable time? ShaSimone, CLIPZ, steel band members and sound system leads offer their best tips.

Got a Carnival-shaped hole in your social calendar this bank holiday weekend? Fill it up with these banging tunes.

Artist, organiser and one of the first female DJs to play at Carnival, Linett Kamala talks us through 30 years of the institution that’s hosted Gaika, Mark Ronson, Neneh Cherry and Benji B’s Deviation crew.

Photos of the day: a real scorcher! Seye Isikalu captures the energy bursting out of London’s Notting Hill Carnival in 33.2°C heat.