Your Ultimate Carnival Travel Guide – Schedules, Flights, Hotels & Insider Tips

Upcoming carnivals

The road never stops — carnival season is always in full swing somewhere in the world. Click any carnival below to get the full schedule, flights, hotels, transportation, tours, and everything you need to hit de road in style.

Aalborg Carnival 2017 is a colorful, imaginative and overwhelming experience which takes place every May with about 60,000 participants and 100,000 spectators, making the event Europe's largest international carnival parade.

Jun 5 - 14

Copenhagen Carnival 2026

The colours and drums of the Gombeys make then something special. We found this troupe on the outskirts of Southlands Park near Warwick Bermuda as they danced their way around the island on New Year's Day.

Jun 10 - 15

Bermuda Carnival 2026

Vincymas - The colorful robalagallina or the chicken thief, is a typical Dominican costume where generally a man disguises himself as a boluptuous woman, carries an umbrella and a doll. The thief carried the chickens inside his dress. National Dominican Carnival parade in the Santo Domingo Malecon LGBT, The character is Robalagallina or Roba la gallina or The chicken thief.

Jun 26 - Jul 7

VincyMas 2026

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Members of the Designed 2 Dance Performing Arts, dancing at Milam Street during the parade

Jul 1 - 5

Houston Caribbean Festival 2026

Happy montrealais dressing colorful dancing in Caribbean parade in downtown Montreal

Jul 4

Montreal Carimas 2026

We cover 60+ carnival celebrations across the globe – from Trinidad to Notting Hill to Rio. Find event schedules, plan your trip, and get insider tips for every carnival on the calendar.

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Smiling masquerader adjusting a colorful feathered carnival headpiece with turquoise, pink, and purple details, showing how to get a carnival costume for parade day.

Travel Planning

List of Caribbean Carnivals 2026 — Dates, Destinations & Where to Stay

Caribbean Carnival season runs all year, and Carnival Vibez covers 60+ Carnivals across the Caribbean, North America, Europe, etc. This guide highlights a selection of the biggest ones — with dates, parade schedules, and where to stay so you can plan fast and book smart.

Rice and peas with roasted chicken and fresh salad, a classic plate of Caribbean foods at carnival

Carnival Culture

Must-Try Caribbean Foods at Carnival (Doubles, Bakes & More)

Discover must-try Caribbean foods like doubles, bakes, jerk chicken, roti, and more. A beginner-friendly guide to what to eat at Caribbean Carnival food stalls worldwide.

Hotels near Notting Hill Carnival with colorful masquerader in feathered costume celebrating during the London street parade

Where to Stay

5 Best Hotels Near Notting Hill Carnival 2026 For Every Budget

Looking for the best hotels near Notting Hill Carnival 2026? This guide highlights hotels that are carefully selected for their proximity to the parade route, realistic average nightly rates for the month of August, and amenities that matter when you’re spending long days on the road.

Performer in pink costume dancing in front of colorful carnival float during 2026 Carnival in Malta in Valletta.

Carnival Recaps

Malta Carnival 2026: A Deep Dive Into Carnival in Malta

The 2026 carnival in Malta blended historic European pageantry with vibrant performances, waterfront views, incredible seafood, and the perfect balance of Carnival and cultural escape.