Deal 2026
About This Event
25th July – 1st August 2026
Save the date!
Deal 2026 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Deal Carnival, the south east’s largest and oldest carnival. Founded in 1826 by the town council and given royal patronage by the Duke of Clarence, the original aim of the event was to promote trade to the town.
In the 200 years since, the carnival has expanded to be a week of varied and fun events that continue to promote trade in the town, but which also attract visitors and boost community spirit.
Saturday 25 July
Teddy Bears Picnic Walmer Green – 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Party on the Green Walmer Green – 7pm – 9.30pm
Fireworks display Beach Street, Deal – 9.30pm – 10pm
Sunday 26 July
Deal Dinosaur 10k run & Junior 1.5k run starting at Deal Scout Hut, Marine Road – 10.00am-11.30am (senior race) / 9.30am – 10am (junior race)
Hopscotch Tournament Beach Street, Deal – 1pm
Sea Swim Beach Street, Deal – 1.30pm – 2pm
Raft Race Beach Street, Deal – 2pm
Lorry Pull Beach Street, Deal – 3.30pm – 5pm
Wednesday 29 July
Party on the Prom Beach Street, Deal – 6.30pm – 10pm
Fireworks display Beach Street, Deal – 10.15pm – 10.30pm
Thursday 30 July
Deal Carnival procession from Walmer Green – 7pm – 10pm
Friday 31 July
Deal Reggae & Ska Night Beach Street, Deal – 7pm – 11pm
Saturday 1 August
Carnival Cascade (stalls) and Classic Car Show Walmer Green – 10am – 4pm
Party on the Prom 2 Walmer Green – 7pm – 10pm
