Cowley Road Carnival

Cowley Road Works Charity

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For the community, run by the community

The route back to Cowley Road Carnival!

Several years since its prepandemic heyday, the Cowley Road Carnival working toward a further comeback that will once again captivate thousands of locals and visitors alike in East Oxford.

What is Cowley Road Carnival?

Carnival day is a vibrant celebration of culture, entertainment, and community spirit, featuring dazzling performances, lively parades, and diverse activities that highlight the city’s rich cultural tapestry.

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A summer day party at The Black Swan in aid of Cowley Road Works, the charity behind Carnival. Music, good people, Cowley Road sunshine. Every ticket sold goes toward making a September event happen.

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Based in East Oxford, Cowley Road Works (CRW) is a charity which uses arts and culture as a platform for a year-round community engagement programme.

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Our Community

Our year-round programme of work brings the community together, helps people to access opportunities and learn new skills, particularly for some of the most disadvantaged groups and individuals in and around the city.

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Promoting the education of the public in particular through the world cultures and arts reflected in the residents of Oxford, and developing skills and opportunities through a Carnival and related events, workshops and activities.

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