This year’s Buxton Carnival will take place on Saturday July 11th 2026.
Buxton Carnival is organised working closely with Derbyshire Police and the local authorities to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all. The diary of events are available here.
To enter the Carnival or Premises competition you need to complete a form:
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 2026 Well Dressing will run from 3rd to 12th July.
The 2026 Carnival programme is now available to purchase for £1 from various locations around Buxton:
Tourist Information (Pump Room)
Hargreaves’s (Spring Gardens)
High Street News
High Street Post Office
Gingers (Fairfield)
Harpur Stores (Harpur Hill)
Burbage Village Store
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.
Discount tickets for the Fun Fair are also included.
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.
