Band launch season continues as Notting Hill Carnival 2026 approaches faster than a speeding train.
If you have ever thought about playing mas but were unsure, then go check some of the upcoming band launches, as they feature an array of costumes for all shapes and sizes.
If you are a mas band and would like to get listed, please submit your details to [email protected].
SUN 1 MAR 2026
One Mas Band
Theme | Foundations
Time | 7.30pm
Virtual | IG @onemasband
FRI 6 MAR 2026
Island Mas Virtual Launch
Theme | Tales of Voyage
Time | 8pm
Virtual | IG @islandmasuk
SUN 8 MAR 2026
Caribbean Sessions Band Launch
Theme | Olympus
Time | 6pm
Virtual | @caribbeansessionsmas
Hype Mas Band Launch
Theme | The Hidden Realms
Time | 8pm
Venue | Duo Clapham, 15-16 Lendal Terrace, London, SW4 7UX
@hypemasuk
SAT 14 MAR 2026
Karnival Mania Band Launch
Theme | Mania X
Time | 9pm-3am
Venue | Acres, 12 Acklam Road, London W10 5QZ
@karnivalmania
M2K Mas Band Launch
Theme | Alter Ego
Time | 10pm-4am
Venue | The Camden, NW1 1TN
@m2kmas
Photo Credit | @colourscarnivalltd
Theme | Mas: Expression of Freedom
Notting Hill Carnival | Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August 2026
