Nuneaton Community Carnival returns on Sunday 16 August, with organisers promising a bumper year of celebrations in the town centre. The popular community event is back for 2026 with a film-themed carnival, bringing a colourful procession, floats, walking entrants, stalls and entertainment into Nuneaton. Organisers have confirmed that this year's procession will begin at Caldwell Road before making its way towards the town centre and finishing in Abbey Street. The route has been altered this year because of ongoing roadworks in the town centre, so people who normally watch from the same location should check the latest route before travelling. A gala area will also operate in the town centre, with stalls and entertainment forming part of the day. Organisers say there has been a strong response from people wanting to take part and expect 2026 to be a bumper year. When is Nuneaton Carnival 2026? The carnival takes place on Sunday 16 August 2026. Warwickshire County Council lists the event as running from 12.30pm until 4pm. Visitors should allow extra time for travel and road restrictions around the town centre. Where does the procession start? The procession starts from Caldwell Road and finishes in Abbey Street. Road restrictions are expected around the procession route while the carnival takes place. Drivers heading into Nuneaton should allow additional time and be prepared for temporary disruption while the procession passes. C&W Today will bring you any further updates ahead of the carnival.