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!

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