This year’s Buxton Carnival will take place on Saturday July 12th 2025.
Buxton Carnival is organised working closely with Derbyshire Police and the local authorities to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all.
To enter the Carnival or Premises competition you need to complete a form:
For Road Closure details in the town on the 12th July please visit the Buxton Weather website.
We rely on volunteers throughout the year to organise this fantastic yearly event. If you can spare an hour or two please contact us at any time by clicking the button below and completing a contact form.
The 2025 Well Dressing will run from 4th to 13th July.
The 2025 Carnival programme is now available to purchase for £1 from various locations around Buxton including The Pump Room, Hargreaves, Higher Buxton Post Office, High Street News, Harpur Stores, Burbage Village Store, Gingers Fairfield.
The programme includes information on the events to be held around the town, the Well Dressing subjects, information on the Well Dressing Queen and retinue and an article on the Billerettes 50th Anniversary!
Discount tickets for the Fun Fair are also included.
Download the 2025 Well Dressing Flyer
Past Carnival Videos
These YouTube videos of Buxton Carnival over the years have been made available by various contributors as part of the Past Lives Project.
