16 August, 2025 8:00 pm

Best Western Thurrock Hotel , Ship lane , Aveley , Essex , RM19 1YN

Soul Fiesta: Soul Carnaval is back - And it’s bigger than ever.

Get ready for a night of soulful energy and vibrant carnival spirit! Soul Fiesta Events proudly presents Soul Carnaval, our unmissable summer celebration taking place on Saturday 16th August 2025 at the Best Western Thurrock Hotel, Essex. One dancefloor. Seven selectors. Zero filler. Soul Fiesta’s summer showdown is here.

Soul Carnaval 2025 DJ Lineup Graphic – Aitch B, Brian Kelly, Glen Sherry, Jon Jules, Mike Vitti, Scott James, Steve Kite

One Dancefloor. One Night. Seven Heavyweight DJs.

Last summer, Soul Fiesta sold out. Over 600 of you filled the garden before sunset. The dancefloor was packed. The vibe? Flawless. No egos, no drama… just real soul, real people, and a night we couldn’t repeat…

But we are.

Soul Carnaval 2025 is happening… and it’s tighter, louder, and even more soulful than before.

Join us Saturday 16th August at the Best Western Thurrock Hotel, Essex, for a full day-to-night session of rare groove, jazz-funk, boogie, and soulful house.

Aitch B, Mike Vitti, Jon Jules, Brian Kelly, Glen Sherry, Scott James, Steve Kite

Garden terrace, full bar, the restaurant will be open between 3 pm and 8 pm, and discounted hotel rooms on site
One room. One vibe. All souls.

Standard £15 | VIP £30 | Hotel rooms from £80 (limited availability)

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Meet the DJs – Soul Carnaval 2025

Get ready for an epic night as seven of the UK’s finest DJs light up the Soul Carnaval dancefloor with the sounds of rare groove, boogie, soul, funk, and R&B. Each DJ brings a different flavour, but the mission is the same: to keep you dancing all night long.

From club pioneers to radio legends – meet the selectors behind the Soul Fiesta soundtrack. This lineup is built for grown folks who know their music and love their nightlife.

One room. One vibe. All killer, no filler.

And if you’re coming with the crew, looking for a little more room to vibe, or want to make a proper night of it…

Check out our ticket and VIP packages below — but be quick. They’re going fast.

Aitch B

Soul360 Radio presenter and legendary Club DJ

Brian Kelly

Funk and groove selector with deep musical knowledge

Mike Vitti

Dance floor grooves. Jazz, funk, soul icon. Mi-Soul + Ronnie Scott’s selector.

Steve Kite

Soulful party DJ with crate classics and club energy

Jon Jules

Renowned for soulful house and R&B classics with a carnival twist.

Scott James

Veteran DJ with roots in pirate radio & boat party culture.

Glen Sherry

Underground legend known for classic grooves and floor-filling anthems.

Tickets + VIP Access

There’s no feeling quite like Soul Carnaval... and this year, you’ve got two ways to experience it. Standard tickets at just £15 give you access to the full DJ lineup, 2 bars & restaurant food available before 8 PM, as well as 5 hours of non-stop soul, funk, and boogie. Want to level up your night? Our £30 VIP tickets include fast-track entry and a reserved area close to the dancefloor... perfect if you want a little more space without missing a beat. Tickets are flying, and once they're gone, that's it. And if you're thinking of making a weekend of it, scroll down... we’ve locked in some special hotel deals just for you.

🟡 Early Bird

SOULD OUT!

10.00

Entry from 8PM till 1AM

Access to all DJ sets

2 licensed bars & (restaurant 5pm-8pm)

First-come, first-served seating

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🟣 Standard

Great for groups and early planners.

15.00

Everything in Early Bird, plus:

Access to all DJ sets

Optional reserved group seating

Group name shoutout during the night

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🟢 VIP

Go VIP for perks and extras.

30.00

Complimentary coat check

Fast-track check-in

Free welcome drink on arrival

Exclusive Soul Fiesta keepsake

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One Night. One Vibe. One SoulFiesta. Where memories are made and music never stops.

From the terrace to the dancefloor, the energy is unmatched.

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Where The Magic Happens

One night only. Saturday 16th August 2025, 8PM–1AM. Best Western Thurrock Hotel, Essex. We’ve partnered with the Best Western Thurrock Hotel to offer exclusive double rooms for just £80. Available only to Soul Carnaval guests. To book, call the hotel directly on 07394 517179 and mention Soul Fiesta when you do. These rooms are limited and going fast! Perfect if you want to dance the night away and stay just steps from the action.

Best Western Thurrock Hotel

Best Western Thurrock Hotel , Ship lane , Aveley , Essex , RM19 1YN

07394 517179