As we look ahead to Carnival 2027 and the landmark 60th anniversary celebrations in 2028, we're inviting people from across Bristol to find out more about how they can help shape the next chapter of Carnival.
Over the coming weeks, St Pauls Carnival CIC will begin recruiting across three distinct governance and leadership groups, creating a range of opportunities for people with different skills, experiences and interests to get involved. All positions are voluntary and offer a chance to help shape the future of Carnival and support its long-term success.These are not three individual vacancies. Instead, we are recruiting multiple people across three separate groups that will help guide, advise and champion Carnival as it looks towards 2027 and beyond.
The aim is to ensure community voices, lived experience and professional expertise all play a role in guiding Carnival's development
Join us at our community drop-in session
Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Location:
Docklands Community Centre, 29 Brigstocke Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8UA
The first opportunity to learn more will be at our Community Drop-In Session, this informal session is open to anyone interested in learning more about St Pauls Carnival, its governance structure, future plans and the opportunities available to get involved. Members of the Carnival team will be on hand to answer questions and discuss how community members can contribute to Carnival's future.
Whether you're curious about joining one of the governance groups, want to better understand how Carnival is run, or simply want to hear about the plans for the years ahead, we'd love to meet you.
Find out more and register here.
Learn more at our recruitment webinar
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Location: Zoom (online)
Following the drop-in session, on the 29th October, Lead Director Ricardo Sharry will host a dedicated online webinar (register here), providing a deeper look at the governance opportunities being created and how they will support Carnival's long-term future.
During the webinar, Ricardo will outline the purpose of each of the three groups:
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance for the organisation, helping to oversee areas such as organisational leadership, financial sustainability, fundraising, commercial development and long-term planning.
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board will ensure community voices, cultural knowledge and lived experience help inform the development of Carnival and future celebrations. It will play a key role in ensuring decisions remain rooted in the communities Carnival serves.
Carnival Ambassadors Network
The Carnival Ambassadors Network will bring together community champions who can help connect Carnival with local communities, encourage participation and strengthen engagement across Bristol and beyond.
Be part of what’s next
As the steward, convenor and custodian of Carnival, St Pauls Carnival CIC is committed to protecting Carnival's heritage, bringing communities together and ensuring future generations can continue to celebrate this important cultural institution.
If you're passionate about community, culture, heritage and the future of Carnival, we encourage you to come along, ask questions and explore how you could play a role in shaping what's next through one of these voluntary opportunities. Whether you're interested in governance, community representation or becoming an ambassador for Carnival, we would love to hear from you.