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Beccles Carnival weekend
Beccles Carnival Weekend 2026
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August
? Saturday Highlights
- Fun Dog Show – Sign up on the day in our Dog Show Arena!
- Arena Displays – Non-stop action in the main arena all day.
- Fun Zone – Free entry from 1pm ‘til late, packed with activities for all ages.
- Beccles Got Talent Grand Final – Cheer on the finalists in the late afternoon.
- Stalls & Street Food – Delicious bites and local treasures open all day.
- Beccles Quay Rocks – From 6pm–11pm the quay comes alive with live music. Follow our socials for performer announcements!
Sunday Carnival Day
- Carnival Parade – Starts 1pm, finishing at Beccles Quay around 2.30pm. Expect dazzling floats, 40ft lorries, and plenty of colour (no sign-written vehicles, just pure carnival magic!). Parade route map released on social media.
- Stalls & Street Food – Keep the party going with food and shopping at the quay.
- Arena Displays – More entertainment throughout the afternoon.
- Free Fun Zone – Open for everyone, all ages welcome!
Two days of fun, food, music, and community spirit don’t miss Beccles’ biggest celebration of the year!
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August
? Saturday Highlights
- Fun Dog Show – Sign up on the day in our Dog Show Arena!
- Arena Displays – Non-stop action in the main arena all day.
- Fun Zone – Free entry from 1pm ‘til late, packed with activities for all ages.
- Beccles Got Talent Grand Final – Cheer on the finalists in the late afternoon.
- Stalls & Street Food – Delicious bites and local treasures open all day.
- Beccles Quay Rocks – From 6pm–11pm the quay comes alive with live music. Follow our socials for performer announcements!
Sunday Carnival Day
- Carnival Parade – Starts 1pm, finishing at Beccles Quay around 2.30pm. Expect dazzling floats, 40ft lorries, and plenty of colour (no sign-written vehicles, just pure carnival magic!). Parade route map released on social media.
- Stalls & Street Food – Keep the party going with food and shopping at the quay.
- Arena Displays – More entertainment throughout the afternoon.
- Free Fun Zone – Open for everyone, all ages welcome!
Two days of fun, food, music, and community spirit don’t miss Beccles’ biggest celebration of the year!
Saturday 15 Aug 26 and Sunday 16 Aug 26
Beccles Quay
Fenn Lane,
Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9BB
Saturday 15th entry gates open to the public at 12.30pm and event runs until 11pm Sunday 16th August entry gates open at 12pm til 6pm
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