Biggest Black Country carnivals to enjoy this June and July - everything you need to know

Carnival season is fast approaching, and it is well loved in the Black Country for bringing together the local community.

For many, carnival is a great time to escape the day to day stressors of everyday life.

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It definitely creates an atmosphere packed with great music, fantastic parades, vibrant costumes and most of all a sense of community.

For us, we definitely love it when June and July approach and the carnival spirit draws nearer.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best events happening the Black Country to mark this special time.

Let’s take a look at some upcoming carnivals in the Black Country:

1. Willenhall Carnival

This year’s carnival will feature plenty of stalls, car boot traders, food stalls, face painting and music.

📅 Date: Saturday 6 June 2026

📍 Where: Willenhall Memorial Park

⌚ Times: 11am- 5pm

2. Pelsall Carnival

The annual carnival is set for a big comeback with more than 100 stalls, a car boot sale, fairground rides and a procession.

📅 Date: Saturday 4 July 2026

📍 Where: Pelsall Common, Walsall

⌚ Times: 9am–5pm

3. Halesowen Carnival & Music Festival

There will be lots of live music, a funfair, more than 70 craft stalls, a dog show, and delicious food.

📅 Date: Saturday 4 July 2026

📍 Where: Highfield Park, Halesowen

⌚ Times: 10.30am to 8pm

4. Stourbridge Carnival

There will be a lively mix of live music, a street market and funfair rides.

📅 Date: Sunday 5 July 2026

📍 Where: Stourbridge Town Centre on High Street, Market Street, Coventry Street

⌚ Times: 10am - 7pm

5. Netherton Park Funday & Music Festival

Visitors can expect live music, plenty of stalls, local bands and a classic car show.

📅 Date: Saturday 4 July 2026

📍 Where: Netherton Park

⌚ Times: 10am to 9.30pm

6. Black Country Music Festival

This a much-loved music and community festival celebrating Black Country culture.

📅 Date: Saturday 11 July 2026

📍 Where: Himley Hall

⌚ Times: 11am to 9.30pm

7. Wombourne Carnival

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Traditionally held on the first Sunday of July, a vibrant street parade will kick off festivities at 12pm.

📅 Date: Sunday 5 Jul 2026

📍 Where: Will start at the Wombourne Civic Centre

⌚ Times: 12-4pm

If there are more events taking place, do message: [email protected], and we can add to our growing list.