The Open Road Carnival
The carnival that's making a difference...
High-impact costume walkabouts, vibrant site decor, and interactive family zones for festivals, corporate events, and celebrations.
Bring the Magic of Carnival to Your Event
What We Offer:
High-impact giant puppets, beautiful costumes and spectacular backpacks.
Interactive roving performers who engage with crowds, pose for photos, and bring instant energy.
Bespoke themed walkabouts available for day or night (including illuminated/light-up elements).
- Beautiful festival style site decorations
Ideal For: Festival parades, city centre pop-ups, corporate meets, light nights, and private parties.
Transform your venue with vibrant, handmade carnival aesthetics.
Site Decor, Flags & Installations
What We Offer:
Giant silk arena flags, festival bunting, and high-impact stage decor.
Handcrafted willow structures, festive banners, and sculptural installations.
Sustainable and salvaged material decor options made right here on the Isle of Wight.
Ideal For: Festival arenas, VIP areas, wedding walkways, film sets, and corporate brand backdrops.
Keep young festival-goers entertained with hands-on, creative outdoor experiences
Festival Kids Zones & Interactive Family Hubs
What We Offer:
Pop-up creative workshop spaces tailored for outdoor events and festivals.
Drop-in crafts (mini-lantern making, headdress making, flag painting, junk instrument making, wands and dreamcatchers, outdoor games and creative play).
Interactive drumming circles, mini-parade builds, circus skills, carnival dance and sensory play spaces.
Ideal For: Music festivals, community galas, council summer events, and family-friendly corporate fun days.
Simplifying your choices
Curated Hire Packages
Package 1: The Festival Pop-Up
Includes: 10 x Giant Silk Flags + 1 x Roving Costume Walkabout Act (2 x 45-min sets).
Best for: Local events, market squares, and small festivals wanting instant visual impact.
Package 2: The Complete Family Area
Includes: Fully staffed 4-hour Kids Zone (craft workshops + rhythm circle) + Site Bunting & Decor.
Best for: Festival organizers looking for a turn-key family entertainment solution.
Package 3: The Ultimate Carnival Takeover
Includes: Full site flag installation + Multiple Walkabout Performers + Interactive Pop-up + End-of-day Mini Parade.
Best for: Large-scale public events, galas, and major celebrations.
Bespoke Commissions:
Have a specific theme or wild idea? We design and build custom puppets, costumes, and site installations tailored to your vision.
Our difference
Why Choose New Carnival?
Sustainable & Handcrafted: Made with salvaged, natural, and eco-friendly materials whenever possible.
Experienced & Professional: Over a decade of experience delivering high-impact outdoor arts, with full public liability insurance and risk-assessed operations.
Community Impact: Every commercial hire directly supports our ongoing community arts, youth programs, and non-profit projects across the Isle of Wight.
4 Simple Steps
How it works
Explore & Enquire: Browse our acts and send us your event date, location, and ideas via our quick form below.
Tailor Your Package: We’ll help you select or design the perfect mix of walkabouts, décor, or workshops within your budget.
We Handle the Logistics: Our professional team delivers, sets up, and manages all performances and installations seamlessly.
Enjoy the Magic: Watch your site come alive and your guests engage with an unforgettable experience!
