Across the islands & diaspora

Caribbean Carnivals

Carnival dates and cultural celebrations across the Caribbean, U.S., UK and Canada, plus Soca in Japan and Dubai.

Dates checked September 29, 2026 · Confirm details with the organiser before booking.

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Miami & Tobago · 2026

🇺🇸Confirmed dates

South Florida, U.S.

Miami Carnival

October 3–11, 2026

Oct 3Junior Carnival
Oct 9Pan Jamboree
Oct 10J’ouvert
Oct 11Parade of Bands & Concert

Official Miami event details

🇹🇹Confirmed dates

Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago

Tobago Carnival

October 30 – November 1, 2026

The Awakening

Celebrating Tobago Carnival’s fifth anniversary.

The Carnival weekend is confirmed. Look to the organisers for the latest programme, routes and event announcements.

Official Tobago event details

Soca around the world

Japan & Dubai

🇯🇵Tokyo / Kanto, Japan

Soca in Japan

Japan Soca Weekend brings Soca, J’ouvert and Japan Caribbean Carnival together.

Next dates to be announced

Last confirmed edition: September 18–23, 2026 (ended).

Official Soca in Japan

🇦🇪Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Soca in Dubai

Dubai Caribbean Carnival brings Caribbean music and mas to the UAE.

Next dates to be announced

No upcoming dates verified yet. Check the latest carnival coverage for announcements.

Dubai Carnival information

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Confirmed events appear first by date. Other listings await verified next dates; an annual tradition is not a confirmed upcoming booking. This directory covers major carnivals and related cultural celebrations and will expand as organisers publish more information.