Along with steel pans, parades, red strip and plenty of barbecued jerk, one of the mainstays of Notting Hill Carnival will always be the bumping beats and bass soundtracking the bank holiday weekend. Notting Hill Carnival’s soundsystems are an institution, with some of the DJs having played at the event since its inception.
Dotted all across the Carnival area, there’s a Soundsystem for everyone with reggae, roots, ska, lover’s rock and so much more, all keeping the party going all day long. Whether you’re a hip-hop head, lover of bashment or want to feel dub rattling in your chest, there’s a tinnitus-inducing Soundsystem to suit every kind of musical persuasion.
Every corner of W10 over the weekend will become part of a smorgasbord of sound and we’re mapping out the best spots to get stuck in. Give yourself a head start and check out Carnival’s best soundsystems below.
What day are the soundsystems playing at Notting Hill Carnival 2025?
On Carnival Sunday and Monday, over 30 static soundsystems will play from noon to 7pm at various locations across the Notting Hill area.
Make sure to check this page closer to the date of the Carnival for the most accurate list of soundsystems that will be playing and their official locations.
Here’s Time Out’s A-Z of Notting Hill Carnival soundsystems this year: