Jamaica Carnival Party Schedule
Let the carnival countdown begin! It all kicks off with a bang as October and November roll around, bringing with them the spectacular costume launches that set the stage for the festivities to come. From there, it’s a whirlwind of excitement as bands and soca-related events pop up all over the island, turning every corner into a party zone.
Here is What’s Going on during Carnival in Jamaica
Launches
Carnival Week
Pre-Parties
After Parties
J'ouverts
Boat Parties
By Band
GenXS
Xodus
YardMas
Let carnival begin!
Costume Release Events
December 11th, 2025
Xodus Launch
Online
Get ready for the OLYMPIX with Xodus!
December 14th, 2025
YardMas Launch
Kingston, Jamaica
Join YardMas as they reveal their GALLERIA costumes for 2026!
December 2025
GenXS Launch
Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS as they present their 2026 theme – INFINITI!
Warm up!
Pre-Parties
March 18th & 25th & April 1st, 2026
Lyme
La Vida Pollyana Caterers, 8 Stanton Terrace Kingston 6
J$ 2500 listed, J$ 3500 unlisted
Get ready for nonstop vibes, epic music, and unforgettable moments!
March 28th, 2026 – 3pm
Soca Therapy: GALACTIC
StarBase Jamaica, 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$35.98, 3 for 1 ticket: US$81.88
Feel the GALACTIC vibe under the stars!
March 28th, 2026 – 6am to 1pm
SUNN-UP: D`Breakfast Cooler Fete
Kingston Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
US$ $92.92
Bring your cooler and your crew to fuel the fun!
April 3rd, 2026 – 5pm to 12am
The Lawn – Code: Yellow
Plantation Cove, St. Ann, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Presale: USD$76.54 Ticket for three females: USD$161.90
Jamaica`s sexiest all yellow party – premium food and drinks included!
April 3rd, 2026 – 5pm to 12 am
Soca Boot Camp
Park Place New Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
USD$43.54
Get your Camo/ Army Gear ready for the Soca Boot Camp!
April 4th, 2026 – 7am to 1pm
Frenchmen – Rise Up
Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird Cost: J$15,000 | USD$105
Starting off Frenchmen Soca Season with the ultimate breakfast cooler party!
April 4th, 2026 – 12pm to 6pm
Pic-Nic “Beach Club”
Plantation Cove, Priory, St.Ann Parish, Jamaica
USD $76.54 Girl Gang: $161.90
Come in pink or white beach wear and enjoy the day with us!
April 4th, 2026 – 9pm to 3am
Tropical Saturday
Plantation Cove, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
USD$ 45
Dress “Tropi Chic” and dance through the night!
April 4th, 2026 – 6am to 2pm
Rum Army
Cherry Hill Falls, Milk River, Clarendon
USD$ 30
Get ready for paint, powder and the river!
April 4th, 2026 – 11am to 7pm
FOF – Festival of Floats
Puerto Seco Beach Park, Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Tier 2 Female: USD$ 63 Tier 2 Male: USD$70
The best fofing day ever – Santorini edition!
April 5th, 2026 – Boarding 12 pm Sailing 1pm to 4pm
Sun Rum Fun Cruise
Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
USD$97.88
Join Trini Jungle Juice and take off with their annual Carnival Cruise!
April 5th, 2026 – 12pm to 9pm
All Pink Brunch
Torrington Park Field, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: J$2500 Gate: J$3500 Online Presale: USD$19.04
Wear your hottest pink outfit to this party brunch!
April 5th, 2026 – 2pm to 8pm
The Estate – All White Brunch
Plantation Cove, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Presale: USD$ 83.00 Couples: USD$ 137.00
Join us for an unforgettable day of luxury, vibes and style!
April 5th, 2026 – TBA
Afro Soca Jam
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
TBA
Pull up in your Monday wear in Honey x Gold!
April 5th, 2026 – 9pm to 2am
OVA SUH: RISQUE
Plantation Cove, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$30 / JMD$5000
Dress RISQUÉ in Lingerie and Pajamas for this sexy event! Live appearance by FABOLOUS!
April 6th, 2026 – Boarding 12pm Sailing 1pm
Bae Cay: Soca Cruise
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Jamaica
TBA
Enjoy the ultimate All Inclusive Soca Catamaran Cruise and Islet Experience!
April 6th, 2026 – 2pm to 10pm
Sandz – Caribbean Music Festival
Plantation Cove, Priory, St.Ann Parish, Jamaica
Presale: USD$50.00
Join the Pirates of the Caribbean for this adventure!
April 6th, 2026 – 4pm to 11pm
Anthems Cooler Festival
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$40
Bring your cooler before 6pm and party to Soca hits from 2005 to 2020!
April 6th, 2026 – 4pm to 11pm
Campari Xodus Wet
Port Spectrum, Downtown Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$65.90 Early Bird Male: USD$79.74
Enjoy this cooler friendly party with Paint, Powder, Water and Foam!
Feel the heat!
Carnival Week
April 7th, 2026 – 8pm
Simply Soca – NOIR
Waterfalls, 160 Old Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$33.85
Celebrate Carnival Tuesday dressed all in black!
April 7th, 2026 – 8pm
Tabanca Tuesdays
Tacbar, 26 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Approximately Listed: J$1500, Unlisted: J$3000
Soca at a Taco Bar – the celebration to satisfy all your needs!
April 8th, 2026 – 8pm to 3am
Campari Xodus Fete Gala
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$87.20 Early Bird Male: USD$101
Dress to impress and wear Fete Formal in White, Gold or Black!
April 8th, 2026 – 7pm to 12am
Kooler Babe: Babewatch
36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
General: USD$55 Ticket for 2 Babes: USD$97.88
This kooler fete bringing the baddest energy to Carnival Wednesday!
April 8th, 2026 – 8pm to 2am
iLLUMINATE
TBA. Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$75 onwards
Join this Soca Road Rave and illuminate Kingston with us!
April 9th, 2026 – 12pm to 7pm
RYTZ Premium Brunch
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$105 Early Bird Male: USD$120
Enjoy this all inclusive event with a live performance by KES The Band!
April 9th, 2026 – 6pm to 1am
Campari Xodus Tailgate
National Stadium Car Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$51.69 Early Bird Male: USD$65.90 Parking Pass: USD$37,50+
Hop in the car and party with Xodus!
April 9th, 2026 – 6pm to 12am
Touchdown Jamaica
Janga’s Soundbar - 22 Belmont Road, Kgn 5, New Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$23.18, Early Bird Male: USD$33.85
Start carnival weekend with GenXS and the ultimate Soca infusion experience!
April 9th, 2026 – 7pm to 1am
Blocko
Braywick Road, Jacks Hill, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Cost: J$13,000 | US$90
Jamaica’s only drink-inclusive Carnival street dance party!
April 9th, 2026 – 8pm to 3am
I Love Soca Cooler Festival
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$77
Party with Machel Montano at I Love Soca Jamaica! Coolers allowed before 11pm.
April 10th, 2026 – 9am to 2pm
DAYBREAK ALL WHITE
Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$90, Premium Packages
Join us for this exclusive ALL-WHITE breakfast party!
April 10th, 2026 – 5pm to 1am
Lost In Paradise
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$77
Xodus and The Lost Group present you this party with magical vibes!
April 10th, 2026 – 6pm
FriDay Jam
Courtyard Marriott, Party Lot Park Pl, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$33.95
GenXS, Soca Camp und LiveInLoveEvents team up to bring you the ultimate Friday Jam!
April 10th, 2026 – 6pm to 12am
Scorch Duck Work
Mona UWI Hockey Field, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$50
The Fete Hunters bring you the ultimate duckin Carnival vibes!
April 10th, 2026 – Boarding 11pm Event 12pm to 5.30pm
SunKissed: The Sunset Beach Fete & Catamaran Cruise
The Grand Port Royal Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica
USD$185-285
Fete, Frolic and Flirt with great DJs and endless drinks!
April 10th, 2026 – 10pm to 6am
Bacchanal J`Ouvert 2026
Mas Camp, Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: USD$44, Presale VIP: USD$125
Get ready to paint the road and free your spirit!
April 11th, 2026 – 1am to 7am
YardMas Jouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: USD$120, Male: USD$140
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors! Drinks and breakfast bites included.
April 11th, 2026 – 3am to 8am
GenXS Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
USD$125
Paint, Powder and Shocking Vibes!
April 11th, 2026 – 8am to 2pm
Sunrise Breakfast Party
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Standard: USD$215, Premium Packages
Get ready for an epic morning fill with premium drinks, delicious food and non-stop vibes!
April 11th, 2026 – 4pm to 9pm
Strut Jamaica
Boarding at Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Female: USD$184, Male: USD$194
The all inclusive Carnival Boat Cruise which takes you to paradise!
April 11th, 2026 – 4pm to 10pm
Casa Mila Day Club
R Hotel Kingston, 2 Renfrew Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$44.52
The ultimate rooftop party with premium vibes!
April 11th, 2026 – 4pm to 12am
Four Decades Carnival Edition
Serengeti @ Hope Zoo, Hope Gardens, Old Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: USD$33
Experience the best of the 80s, 90s, 2000s & today!
April 11th, 2026 – 6pm to 1am
Campari Xodus Remedy
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$52 Early Bird Male: USD$62,50
Get ready for the road and dance through the streets!
April 11th, 2026 – 9pm to 2am
Waistline: Ice and Fire
Colonel Cove, Morant Bay, St Thomas, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$10
Icy drip or fiery flair— come ready to shell down the place!
Road March: April 12th
Party on!
After Parties
April 12th, 2026 – 5pm to 10pm
Big Wall
Ranny Williams Center, 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
General: USD$53.42 VIP (Drinks Inclusive) Presale: USD$90
Keep on dancing to Soca and Dancehall and be part of the Revolution!
April 12th, 2026 – 6pm to 10pm
Yardmas After ROAD
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Party No Dey Stop!
April 13th, 2026 – Boarding 10am
GenXS: Ocean X 2026
Grand Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
April 13th, 2026 – 5pm to 10pm
GenXS: Sunset
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
USD$45 - 60
Watch the Sunset at the last GenXS Cool Down Party!
April 13th, 2026 – 2pm to 10pm
Yardmas Beach Fete
Fort Clarence Beach, Portmore, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$50
Cool off on the beach with Yardmas and unlimited vibes!
With flying colors!
J’ouverts
April 10th, 2026 – 10pm to 6am
Bacchanal J`Ouvert 2026
Mas Camp, Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: USD$44, Presale VIP: USD$125
Get ready to paint the road and free your spirit!
April 11th, 2026 – 1am to 7am
Yardmas Jouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: USD$120, Male: USD$140
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors! Drinks and breakfast bites included.
April 11th, 2026 – 3am to 8am
GenXS Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
USD$125
Paint, Powder and Shocking Vibes!
Set sail!
Cruises
April 5th, 2026 – Boarding 12 PM Sailing 1PM to 4pm
Sun Rum Fun Cruise
Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
USD$97.88
Join Trini Jungle Juice and take off with their annual Carnival Cruise!
April 6th, 2026 – Boarding 12pm Sailing 1pm
Bae Cay: Soca Cruise
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Jamaica
TBA
Enjoy the ultimate All Inclusive Soca Catamaran Cruise and Islet Experience!
April 10th, 2026 – Boarding 11pm Event 12pm to 5.30pm
SunKissed: The Sunset Beach Fete & Catamaran Cruise
The Grand Port Royal Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica
USD$185-285
Fete, Frolic and Flirt with great DJs and endless drinks!
April 11th, 2026 – 4pm to 9pm
Strut Jamaica
Boarding at Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Female: USD$184, Male: USD$194
The all inclusive Carnival Boat Cruise which takes you to paradise!
April 13th, 2026 – Boarding 10am
GenXS: Ocean X 2026
Grand Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
Pre-season
Xodus events
February 21st, 2026
Xodus Liki Tiki
Di Lot, Kingston
March 14th, 2026
Xodus Liki Tiki
Di Lot, Kingston
Carnival Season!
Olympix
Xodus events
April 6th, 2026 – 4pm to 11pm
Campari Xodus Wet
Port Spectrum, Downtown Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$65.90 Early Bird Male: USD$79.94
Enjoy this cooler friendly party with Paint, Powder, Water and Foam!
April 8th, 2026 – 8pm to 3am
Campari Xodus Fete Gala
TBA. Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$87.20 Early Bird Male: USD$101
Dress to impress and wear Fete Formal in White, Gold or Black!
April 9th, 2026 – 6pm to 1am
Campari Xodus Tailgate
National Stadium Car Park, Kingston, Jamaica (TBA)
Early Bird Female: USD$51.69 Early Bird Male: USD$65.90 Parking Pass: USD$37.50+
Hop in the car and party with Xodus!
April 10th, 2026 – 10pm to 6am
Bacchanal J`Ouvert 2026
Mas Camp. Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: USD$44 Presale VIP: USD$125
Get ready to paint the road and free your spirit!
April 11th, 2026 – 6pm to 1am
Campari Xodus Remedy
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Female: USD$52 Early Bird Male: USD$62.50
Get ready for the road and dance through the streets!
Infiniti
GenXS Events
April 11th, 2026 – 3am to 8am
GenXS Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
USD$125
Paint, Powder and Shocking Vibes!
April 13th, 2026 – Boarding 10am
GenXS: Ocean X 2026
Grand Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
April 13th, 2026 – 5pm to 10pm
GenXS: XS Sunset
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
USD$45 - 60
Watch the Sunset at the last GenXS Cool Down Party 2026!
Galleria
YardMas Events
April 11th, 2026 – 1am to 7am
YardMas Jouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: USD$120, Male: USD$140
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors! Drinks and breakfast bites included.
April 12th, 2026 – 6pm to 10pm
YardMas After ROAD
Kingston, Jamaica
Party No Dey Stop!
April 13th, 2026 – 2pm to 10pm
YardMas Beach
Fort Clarence Beach, Portmore, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: USD$50
Cool off on the beach with Yardmas and unlimited vibes!