BMM CARNIVAL WEEKEND 2026
27 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER | LONDON UK
5 DAYS. 10 EVENTS. 1 WILD WEEKEND
BMM Carnival Weekend 2026 is a five-day experience built for Black gay, bi and DL men, grounded in Black culture and rooted in the Caribbean energy that defines Carnival. We’ve built this from the ground up and grown it into one of the core spaces for Black queer men during Carnival weekend: not on the outside of it but right at the centre.
The weekend brings together BMM’s signature experiences alongside carefully selected collaborations with international brands, collectives and creators, offering everything from daytime socials and club nights to intimate and erotic experiences. Each event has its own identity while contributing to one connected weekend programme.
These spaces are designed for connection, expression and release without compromise. Whether you’re coming to socialise, dance, explore or simply be around people who understand the space, every experience is created with intention and authenticity.
This weekend is built for those who know exactly what they want. If you’ve been before, you already know what’s waiting. If you haven’t, this is the weekend everyone will be talking about once Carnival is over.
THE EXPERIENCE
Thursday 27 August 2026
BLACKENING AUGUST MIXER | COCK TARVEN | 7PM
📍340 Kennington Rd, London SE11 4LD
Hosted by Blackening UK, this community mixer brings Black queer men together in a welcoming and relaxed environment designed for meaningful conversations, new connections and genuine community. Whether you’re attending solo or with friends, expect an evening of connection, culture and good company.
Friday 28 August 2026
GAMES OF WILL | INAMO COVENT GARDEN | 7PM-10PM
📍11-14 Hanover Pl, London, WC2E 9JP
Kick off Carnival Weekend with an evening of games, challenges, laughs and friendly competition.
Hosted by MelanHaus in collaboration with Black Meat Market and Counter Culture, Games of Will brings the queer community together to connect, compete and break the ice before an unforgettable weekend begins.
One room. Great people. Big energy. The perfect way to start Carnival Weekend.
UNCENSORED | WHITE SWAN BAR | 10PM-2AM
📍556 Commercial Road, London E14 7JD
UNCSENSORED brings together a vibrant crowd, great music and the kind of energy that keeps the dancefloor moving all night. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or meeting new people along the way, this is where Friday night come alive. Hosted by Ty Santana.
One night. One crowd. One unforgettable start to the weekend.
BARE IT ALL: UNFILTERED
📍Private Location (shared with verified guest only)
Bare It All: Unfiltered is a private all-naked experience for Black men taking over a London house during Carnival weekend. Created for black men seeking freedom, intimacy and uninhibited connection in a strictly pass-only environment, this late-night gathering brings together black bros for a raw and unfiltered night until morning.
Limited space available.
Saturday 29 August 2026
SUMMER YARD | TBA | 2PM-6PM
📍To Be Announced
Summer Yard is Carnival Weekend’s signature daytime social experience, bringing the Black queer community, the wider LGBTQ+ community and allies together for an afternoon of music, food, drinks and genuine connection.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, making new connections or simply soaking up the Carnival atmosphere, Summer Yard is the perfect place to eat, drink, dance and celebrate the long weekend in great company.
BMM COOKOUT & WATER WARS | 3PM-8PM
📍Private Location
A sex-positive daytime experience exclusively for Black gay, bi and DL men, featuring BBQ, music, games, Water Wars and plenty of opportunities to eat, laugh, flirt, connect and let loose. Whether you’re here to make friends, find your next crush or simply enjoy the vibes, this is the perfect way to start the weekend.
BARE IT ALL: FREAKY MELANIN | PRIVATE
📍Private Location
BARE IT ALL: FREAKY MELANIN is an all-nude private gathering for Black men where clothing is left at the door and desire takes centre stage. Surrounded by naked bodies, confidence and undeniable chemistry, the night unfolds at its own pace as attraction, curiosity and connection move freely through the room. Raw, uninhibited and unapologetically Black.
BOOTYLICIOUS | SCALA | 11PM-6AM
📍275 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9NL
As part of our Carnival Weekend programme, we’re heading to Bootylicious at Scala. Renowned for its high-energy atmosphere and diverse crowd, Bootylicious brings together Black and brown queer communities for a night of music, movement and celebration. Expect a packed dancefloor, great music and an atmosphere that keeps going well into the early hours.
Valid physical photo ID is required for entry. Admission remains at the discretion of venue security at all times.
Sunday 30 August 2026
BMM x DEVIANT | VENUE MOT | 1OPM-3AM
📍Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Rd, London SE14 5RT,
We’re teaming up for another premium Carnival collaboration with Deviant.
Born out of the US, Deviant is known for creating sex-positive, body-led spaces for Black and brown queer people to explore, connect, and move without shame. This isn’t just a party; it’s an environment where the energy is intentional, the crowd is open and everything flows on its own terms.
With a darker, more charged space where bodies, confidence and curiosity take over; a room that allows you to step into yourself fully and see others doing the same.
BARE IT ALL: BODY 2 BODY | PRIVATE
📍Private Location
BARE IT ALL: BODY 2 BODY is a fully nude private experience for black men where closeness, chemistry and connection take centre stage. Built around touch, attraction and shared energy, the space invites black men to let go, be present and follow the moment wherever it leads. Intimate, physical and unapologetically sensual, this is Body 2 Body.
Monday 31 August 2026
OFF GRID | TBA | 6PM- 9PM
📍Private Location
OFF GRID is an exclusive Monday evening gathering for Weekend Pass holders and guests, offering one final space to relax, reconnect and enjoy the company of those who shared the Carnival Weekend experience. Laid-back, intimate and effortlessly social, it’s the perfect way to wind down without completely letting go.
BARE IT ALL: FINAL ROUND | PRIVATE
📍 Private Location
BARE IT ALL: LAST ROUND is the final private fully nude gathering for black men during the Carnival Weekend. One last opportunity to get together, let loose and make the most of the energy before the weekend comes to an end. No holding back, no saving it for later.
One last round.
HOSTS
TICKETS & PASSES
