
Pre-Notting Hill Carnival •
Boat Party •
100% Overproof Vibes •
Pre-Notting Hill Carnival • Boat Party • 100% Overproof Vibes •
Carnival on the Thames
Saturday 29th August 2026
MV Pearl of London
Pier TBC, London
Boarding: 6:15 - 6:45pm
Sailing Boat Party: 7-11pm
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THE DETAILS
- Saturday, August 29th, 2026 (Pre-Carnival Weekend)
- Boarding: 6:15pm - Pier TBC early in 2026
- Return: 11pm
- Accessibility: MV Pearl of London is a wheelchair friendly vessel
- Age: 21+ Photo ID may be Required
- Refreshments: Drinks will be available from the boat bar. Cash & Cards will be accepted
TICKETS
- VIP Community Loyalty Early Bird Tickets: £24
- VIP Community Early Bird Tickets: £TBC
- Early Bird Tickets: £TBC
- Blue Light Card Holder Tickets: £TBC
- Standard Tickets: £TBC
- Ready fi di River Tickets: £TBC
- Big Ship Tickets: £TBC
Every year we sell out WEEKS in advance - and this 5th anniversary edition will be no exception. Don't spend another summer watching our highlights on social media... BE IN THEM!
Grab your tickets now!
#CarnivalOnTheThames #RumNBass #ColoursVsStripes
PREVIOUS CARNIVAL ON THE THAMES GUEST DJS + ARTISTS •
PREVIOUS CARNIVAL ON THE THAMES GUEST DJS + ARTISTS •
Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • DJ Jel • Nassen •
Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • Rampage • Jus Now • Bobby Noodlez • Jess Bee • DJ Goodblood • J Lucia • Femme Fatale • Toddla T • Sandra Omari • English Fire • Jodian Natty • Roska • Dancehall Generals • Supa Nytro • Hipsters Don't Dance • Br!dge • DJ Ace • Kash + Pharaoh • DJ CLK • Big Man Zest • DJ Daiky • Rae Dee • Flagz Sound • Yng Cptn • Hyper Spice • DJ Jel • Nassen •
Important Tings
for Carnival on the Thames
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We have a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and prejudice. If you are made to feel uncomfortable in any way, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of the Rum 'N' Bass team, who will assist you.
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MV Pearl of London is an accessible vessel, with a disabled toilet that has full wheelchair access and panic alarm installed. If you have any specific needs or questions, please reach out to Team Rum 'N' Bass (at least 24 hours prior to the event).
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The Pier will be confirmed, early 2026
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- Underground & Rail (in order of closeness): Westminster / London Charing Cross / Waterloo / Embankment
- River Bus: Festival Pier
- Bus: 139 / 148 / 168 / 172 / 6 / X68
- Parking: Secure a parking space in advance, or on the day (subject to to availability) via www.yourparkingspace.co.uk
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The event age limit is 21+
Photo ID is requiredThe Vessel management reserve the right to refuse entry.
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We have allowed 30 minutes for checking-in and boarding attendees, which is aligned with our access to the pier. The Vessel Management reserves the right to finalise boarding at 6:45pm in preparation to sail at 7pm. We do not have any control over the timing and the boat will not wait for latecomers. Don’t be THAT person running down the pier!
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This event is a boat party that takes place on the River Thames. We will not be docked - we will sail the river throughout the duration.
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We offer a limited number of exclusive, VIP Community concessionary early bird tickets to our community, including Blue Light Card Holder tickets for UK Emergency Services staff.
Groups of 4 or more can also take advantage of discounted tickets on the event page.
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VIP group table bookings to accommodate 7 or 8 people, with drink options, are available for those celebrating a birthday, graduation, hen/stag night or, if you just want to secure a dedicated space for you and your crew. Secure your table.
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Food will not be served on the boat and outside food is not permitted onboard. However, if you'd like to eat before we depart the pier, we recommend arriving to the area early, as there are many food vendors nearby.
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Wear your bright colours and rep weh yuh come from!
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Rum 'N' Bass does not offer refunds. However, we will be happy to transfer your ticket to another attendee, up to 48 hours prior to the event. Please email admin@rumnbass.com with your ticket confirmation reference/number from the same email address that you used to book, plus the full name, email + phone number of the new attendee.