Published: Tuesday 2 May 2023
Get set for a bumper weekend of royal revelry in K&C. Join us, as we gear up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in true K&C style!
Take a look at what we have going on across the borough and find fun for all the family.
Saturday 6 May
Live Coronation screening, Holland Park 10am to 3pm
Come along to Holland Park and view the Coronation ceremony live on the big screen.
With face painters, jugglers and entertainment taking place over the day, there's something for all the family to enjoy. Bring your picnic blankets, and perhaps a brolly just in case, and settle in to watch this historic event from one of London’s loveliest parks.
This is a free, non-ticketed event that has been organised by Opportunity Kensington, the Business Improvement District representing businesses in and around Kensington High Street, Kensington and Chelsea Council and made possible by the generous support of the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Location: Holland Park’s Sports Field (Ilchester Place, London W8 6LU)
King’s Road street party – 11am to 5.30pm
Dive into the celebrations on the King’s Road with a free event open to all. There will be an exciting array of live music, entertainment and pop-up surprises from local prestigious cultural institutions, including the Chelsea Arts Club, Saatchi Gallery and Peter Jones.
The Royal Hospital’s Chelsea Pensioners will be marching and dog-lovers can enjoy watching over 100 adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels take part in a parade down the King’s Road.
Visitors can sample a sustainable food champions’ market, filled with delicious treats, a giant feasting table (part of The Big Lunch) and an impressive floral installation of the Royal Crest and Coronation emblem (in place from 25 April to 14 May 2023) at Royal Avenue on King’s Road. Find out more about King's Road's street party.
Location: King’s Road (pedestrianised from Sloane Square to Cheltenham Terrace)
Sunday 7 May
Gloucester Road street party – 12pm to 5pm
If you’re looking for ways to extend the celebrations across the bank holiday weekend, head to Gloucester Road for a free afternoon of live entertainment, face painting, and a delicious assortment of food and drinks. For those who love a sing-song, there will even be a chance to take part in a cheery rendition of the national anthem, so – we hope to see you there!
Location: Gloucester Road, SW7 4QZ (between Kynance Mews and Victoria Grove)
Portobello’s Coronation Market – 10am to 4pm
To commemorate this historic event, a special Sunday market will take place on the world-famous Portobello Road with stalls brimming full of Coronation themed food, fashion, novelties, souvenirs and flags. Be sure to pop down to Portobello and treat yourself to something that will help you to remember this momentous weekend!
Location: between Elgin Cres and Cambridge Gardens, Ladbroke Grove
With such a terrific range of events taking place this weekend across Kensington and Chelsea, the Council are pleased to have been able to support local community groups, organisations and individuals in creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Cllr Sof McVeigh, Lead Member for Communities said,
This weekend, Kensington and Chelsea will celebrate the Coronation in style, with events happening right across the Royal Borough. From the apt location of the King’s Road to the world-famous Portobello Market, we have public events for everyone to enjoy.
We’re contributing to more than 40 fantastic community events and street parties through our City Living Local Life Fund. I’m looking forward to seeing the borough celebrate and I hope everyone has chance to take part in the historic festivities.