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 the feteing begin!
Costume Release Events
October 9th, 2024 9 pm
Xodus Launch
Online
For the first time Xodus reveals their costumes for 2025 online!
November 3rd, 2024 9 pm
YardMas Launch
Kingston, Jamaica
Join YardMas as they reveal their costumes for 2025!
December 19th, 2024 9 pm
GenXS Launch
Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS as they present their Kingdom of the Sun!
Warm up!
Pre-Parties
April 2nd and April 9th, 2025 7pm
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!
April 5th, 2025 8pm – 2am
Soca Therapy: Road to Carnival
36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: J$3500, Standard admission: J$5000
So much Bumpa on di road!
April 12th, 2025 5am – 12pm
SUNN-UP: D`Breakfast Cooler Fete
Kingston Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
US$ 77
Bring your cooler and your crew to fuel the fun!
April 18th, 2025 3pm
The Lawn
Plantation Cove, St. Ann, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Presale: US$80
An all yellow brunch – premium food and drinks included!
Performing Live: Govana
April 18th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Soca Boot Camp
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
J$4000
Get your Army Gear and Monday Wear ready for the Soca Boot Camp!
April 19th, 2025 7am – 2pm
Rise Up
Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird Cost: J$13,000 | US$90
Starting off Frenchmen Soca Season with the ultimate breakfast cooler party!
April 19th, 2025 9am – 3pm
Pic-Nic “Beach Club”
Plantation Cove, Priory, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
US$70
Come in pink or white beach wear and enjoy the day with us!
April 19th, 2025 9pm -3am
Tropical Saturday
TBA. Ocho Rios, Jamaica
US$44
Dress “Tropi Chic” and dance through the night!
April 19th, 2025 10pm -2am
Strictly Mas
TBA. Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Presale: US$46, Gate: US$62
Xodus and Strictly2KFestivals bring you an uplifting, drinks inclusive Fete!
Dresscode: Monday wear
April 20th, 2025 12pm – 4pm
Sun Rum Fun Cruise
Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$77
Join Trini Jungle Juice and take off with their annual Carnival Cruise!
April 20th, 2025 1pm – 11pm
TeaCup: Rum Army
Pon Di Ranch, Rhymesbury, Clarendon, Jamaica
General: US$50, VIP: US$70
Get ready for the ROAD MARCH and After Party!
April 20th, 2025 6pm – 2am
Ocho Rios Carnival
Ocean Village Plaza, 20 Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
General: US$29, VIP: US$45
Ocho Rios Carnival is back with its own ROAD MARCH!
April 20th, 2025 2pm
The Estate – All White Brunch
The Estate, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$70
Join us for an unforgettable day of luxury, vibes and style!
April 20th, 2025 5pm – 11pm
Afro Soca Jam
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$20, Presale: US$26, Gate: US$39
Afrobeats, Soca and Dancehall united!
April 20th, 2025 9pm – 2am
Ova Suh
Plantation Cove, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
US$48
Dress RISQUÉ in Lingerie and Pajamas for this sexy event!
April 21th, 2025 11am – 6pm
Bae Cay “Noir”:
Soca Cruise & Beach Party
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Jamaica
Presale Female: US$120, Presale Male: US$130
Enjoy the ultimate All Inclusive Soca Catamaran Cruise and Islet Experience!
April 21th, 2025 2pm
Sandz – Caribbean Music Festival
TBA, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Presale General: US$57, Presale VIP: US$85
Bring your cooler and your crew and get lost in Hawaiian Luau island vibes!
April 21th, 2025 5pm
I Love Soca – Cooler Festival
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$63
Bring your cooler and rejuvenate your Soca-Soul!
Feel the heat!
Carnival Week
April 22nd, 2025 8pm – 1am
Simply Soca
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: US$40
The perfect lyme and vibe to link up with your Carnival Famalay!
April 22rd, 2025 8pm – 12am
Tabanca Tuesdays
Tacbar, 26 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Listed: J$1500, Unlisted: J$2500
Soca at a Taco Bar – the celebration to satisfy all your needs!
April 23rd, 2025 8pm – 2am
Xodus Fete Gala
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$101
Dress to impress and wear PINK to Bloom in Blush!
Performace by GBM Nutron
April 23rd, 2025 7pm – 12am
Kooler Babe
36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$45, General: US$55
The coolest vibes meet the hottest tunes!
April 23rd, 2025 – 8pm
Illuminate 2025
TBA. Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$80
Let your light shine bright and illuminate Kingston with us!
April 24th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Xodus Tailgate
National Stadium Car Park, Kingston, Jamaica (TBA)
Walk-In: US$59, Car-Tickets: US$173-229
Hop in the car and party with Xodus!
April 24th, 2025 6pm – 11pm
Touchdown Jamaica
Janga’s Soundbar - 22 Belmont Road, Kgn 5, New Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Ladies: US$34, Early Bird Gents: US$45
Catch the vibe and dance the night away with GenXS!
April 24th, 2025 7pm – 12am
Blocko
Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird Cost: J$13,000 | US$90
Jamaica’s only drink-inclusive Carnival street dance party!
April 24th, 2025 8pm – 2am
RYTZ
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$120
The All Inclusive Party where opulence meets energy!
April 25th, 2025 9am – 2pm
Daybreak
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale: US$80, Premium Packages
Join us for this exclusive ALL-WHITE breakfast party!
April 25th, 2025 4pm
Lost In Paradise
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$77
Xodus and The Lost Group present you this party with magical vibes!
April 25th, 2025 5pm – 11pm
Friday Jam
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
GenXS, Soca Camp und LiveInLoveEvents team up to bring you the ultimate Friday Jam!
April 25th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Scorch Duck Work
Mona Hockey Field, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$50
The Fete Hunters bring you the ultimate duckin Carnival vibes!
April 25th, 2025 12pm – 5.30pm
Sunkissed Sunset Beach Fete & Catamaran Cruise
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal Main Road, Kingston, Jamaica
US$175-250
Dress in your metallic swimwear and go wild for the night!
April 25th, 2025 10pm – 7am
Bacchanal Jouvert 2025:
Neon Paradise
Mas Camp, Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: US$39, Presale VIP: US$115
Enter the Neon Paradise with Xodus and look bright!
April 26th, 2025 1am – 7am
YardMas Jouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: US$95-135, Male: US$105-150
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors! Drinks and breakfast bites included.
April 26th, 2025 2am – 8am
GenXS Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
US$125
Let loose – fun guaranteed!
April 26th, 2025 7am – 1pm
Sunrise Breakfast Party
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Standard: US$215, Premium Packages
Get ready for an epic morning fill with premium drinks, delicious food and non-stop vibes!
April 26th, 2025 5pm – 10pm
Strut Jamaica
Boarding at Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Female: US$170, Male: US$180
The all inclusive Carnival Boat Cruise which takes you to paradise!
April 26th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Xodus Remedy Mini Road March
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica (TBA)
Early Bird: US$52, Truck Access: US$74
Get ready for the road and dance through the streets!
April 26th, 2025 7pm – 1am
Viva La Carnival
Bacchanal City, 9 West Kings House Road, Kingston, Jamaica
The premium Cooler Fete bringing you high-energy Carnival euphoria!
Road March: April 27th
Party on!
After Parties
April 27th, 2025 5pm – 11pm
Big Wall `Planet X`
Ranny Williams Center, 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$70
Keep on dancing to Soca and Dancehall!
April 27th, 2025 6pm – 9pm
Yardmas After Jam
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
Party No Dey Stop!
April 28th, 2025 10am – 4pm
GenXS: OceanX
Maiden Cay Catamaran Cruise
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
April 28th, 2025 3pm – 10pm
GenXS: XS Sunset
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
US$23
Watch the Sunset at the last GenXS Cool Down Party 2025!
April 28th, 2025 2pm – 10pm
Yardmas Beach Fete
Fort Clarence Beach, Portmore, Kingston, Jamaica
Super Early Bird: US$45
Cool off on the beach with Yardmas!
April 29th, 2025
Tabanca Tuesdays
TBA, Kingston, Jamaica
More vibes if you can`t get enough!
With flying colors!
J’ouverts
April 25th, 2025 10pm – 7am
Bacchanal Jouvert 2025:
Neon Paradise
Mas Camp, Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: US$39, Presale VIP: US$115
Enter the Neon Paradise with Xodus and look bright!
April 26th, 2025 1am – 7am
Yardmas Jouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: US$95-135, Male: US$105-150
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors!
April 26th, 2025 2am – 8am
GenXS Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
US$125
Let loose – fun guaranteed!
Set sail!
Cruises
April 20th, 2025 12pm – 4pm
Sun Rum Fun Cruise
Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$77
Join Trini Jungle Juice and take off with their annual Carnival Cruise!
April 21th, 2025 11am – 6pm
Bae Cay “Noir”:
Soca Cruise & Beach Party
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Jamaica
Presale Female: US$120, Presale Male: US$130
Enjoy the ultimate All Inclusive Soca Catamaran Cruise and Islet Experience!
April 25th, 2025 12pm – 5.30pm
Sunkissed Sunset Beach Fete & Catamaran Cruise
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal Main Road, Kingston, Jamaica
US$175-250
Dress in your metallic swimwear and go wild for the night!
April 26th, 2025 5pm – 10pm
Strut Jamaica
Boarding at Grand Hotel Excelsior, Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Female: US$170, Male: US$180
The all inclusive Carnival Boat Cruise which takes you to paradise!
April 28th, 2025 10am – 4pm
GenXS: OceanX
Maiden Cay Catamaran Cruise
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
Kingdom of the sun
GenXS Events
April 26th, 2025 2am – 8am
GenXs Immortals J`ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
US$125
Let loose – fun guaranteed!
April 28th, 2025 10am – 4am
GenXS: OceanX
Maiden Cay Catamaran Cruise
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
Join GenXS for the ultimate Cool Down Xperience!
April 28th, 2025 3pm – 10pm
GenXS: XS Sunset
Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica
US$23
Watch the Sunset at the last GenXS Cool Down Party 2025!
Utopia: Garden of Paradise
Xodus Events
April 23rd, 2025 8pm – 2am
Xodus Fete Gala
TBA. Kingston, Jamaica
Early Bird: US$101
Turn up and party with Xodus at their Fete Gala!
April 24th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Xodus Tailgate
National Stadium Car Park, Kingston, Jamaica (TBA)
Walk-In: US$59, Car-Tickets: US$173-229
Hop in the car and come party with Xodus!
April 25th, 2025 10pm – 7am
Bacchanal Jouvert 2025:
Neon Paradise
Mas Camp. Stadium Boulevard, Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston, Jamaica
Presale General: US$39, Presale VIP: US$115
Enter the Neon Paradise and look bright!
April 26th, 2025 6pm – 12am
Xodus Remedy Mini Road March
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica (TBA)
Early Bird: US$52, Truck Access: US$74
Get ready for the road and dance through the streets!
Land we love
YardMas Events
April 26th, 2025 1am – 7am
YardMas J’ouvert
Kingston, Jamaica
Female: US$95-135, Male: US$105-150
Join this authentic Jouvert experience and live life in colors! Drinks and breakfast bites included.
April 27th, 2025 6pm – 9pm
YardMas After Jam
Kingston, Jamaica
Party No Dey Stop!
April 28th, 2025 2pm – 10pm
YardMas Beach
Fort Clarence Beach, Portmore, Kingston, Jamaica
Super Early Bird: US$45
Cool off on the beach with Yardmas!