Notting Hill Carnival 2026: All the best sound systems and after parties

Nothing says Notting Hill Carnival like the streets of W1 coming alive with the sounds of dance hall, reggae, and calypso. More than two million people are set to turn up to west London in full force to celebrate Caribbean culture at the 60th edition of the legendary carnival over the bank holiday weekend. You won’t have to look far to find good music and in truth, you just need to follow the crowds to find the best sound systems, with everything from Reggae to Groove and Samba on offer. But for first-timers, or regulars who want to be prepared, these are the sound systems worth hunting out. From the first female DJ at Carnival to veterans o…