Caribbean Carnival season does not wait for summer. By the time most people start thinking about costumes, the road has already been hot in Aruba, Trinidad, and Dominica, and a good chunk of the calendar has gone. This guide covers the Carnivals happening between January and June 2027, so you can book flights early, put your leave in on time, and register with a band before the good sections sell out.
If you are planning for the back half of the year, our 2026 Caribbean Carnivals guide covers Crop Over, Spicemas, Notting Hill, Caribana, and the rest of the summer and autumn season.
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Destination: Oranjestad, Aruba
Carnival Dates: January 9 – February 9, 2027
Parade Dates: February 6 – 7, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Oranjestad puts you closest to the parade route. The Palm Beach and Eagle Beach strip keeps you on the sand and still within reach of every Carnival venue.
Recommended Hotels: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort · Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
Check out our Aruba Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Roseau, Dominica
Carnival Dates: January 9 – February 10, 2027
Parade Dates: February 8 – 9, 2027
Where to Stay: Roseau. The parade route runs through the city streets, so staying central means walking to J’ouvert. Where to Stay for Dominica Carnival 2027: Roseau Hotels That Sell Out First
Recommended Hotels: Sutton Place Hotel · Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort
Check out our Mas Domnik guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Carnival Dates: January 9 – February 10, 2027
Parade Dates: February 8 – 9, 2027
Where to Stay:Woodbrook puts you on Ariapita Avenue in the middle of the fete circuit. St. Clair and the streets around the Queen’s Park Savannah are quieter and closest to the parade.
Recommended Hotels: Kapok Hotel · Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
Check out our Trinidad Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Willemstad, Curaçao
Carnival Dates: Mid-January – February 9, 2027
Parade Dates: February 7 and 9, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Downtown Willemstad, where the parades run and the Carnival activity is concentrated.
Recommended Hotels: Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort · San Marco Hotel & Casino
We do not have a Curaçao Carnival guide on the site yet, so check the official Curaçao Carnival page for the latest details.
Destination: Marigot, Saint-Martin
Carnival Dates: January 30 – February 10, 2027
Parade Dates: February 9 – 10, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Marigot, the capital of the French side, where the Grand Parade and most Carnival events run through the streets.
Recommended Hotels: Le Centr’Hôtel · Fantastic Guest House
Check out our Carnaval de St. Martin guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and where to stay.
Destination: Fort-de-France, Martinique
Carnival Dates: February 7 – 10, 2027
Parade Dates: February 7 – 10, 2027
Where to Stay: Fort-de-France, near La Savane park and the historic center, within walking distance of the parade routes.
Recommended Hotels: Karibea Squash Hôtel · Hotel l’Impératrice
Check out our Martinique Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and where to stay.
Destination: Pointe-à-Pitre and Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Carnival Dates: January 10 – February 10, 2027
Parade Dates: February 7 – 10, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Near Pointe-à-Pitre for the main parades, with Le Gosier a short drive away for beachfront.
Recommended Hotels: La Créole Beach Hôtel & Spa · Auberge de la Vieille Tour
Check out our Guadeloupe Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and where to stay.
Destination: Kingston, Jamaica
Carnival Dates: March 31 – April 6, 2027
Parade Date: April 4, 2027
Where to Stay: New Kingston. The Road March, the fetes, and the mas camps all sit in this zone.
Recommended Hotels: R Hotel Kingston · The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites · Hotels Near Jamaica Carnival in Kingston That Sell Out First
Check out our Jamaica Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Carnival Dates: April 15 – May 3, 2027
Parade Date: April 30 – May 1, 2027
Where to Stay: Philipsburg keeps you walking distance from Festival Village and the parade route. Where to Stay for SXM Carnival: A Local’s Guide breaks down the different areas to stay.
Recommended Hotels: Holland House Beach Hotel · Sea Palace
Check out our SXM Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Tampa, Florida
Carnival Dates: April 16 – 18, 2027
Parade Date: April 17, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Downtown Tampa, close to Perry Harvey Sr. Park, with Ybor City and the Channel District nearby for afterwards.
Recommended Hotels: Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown · Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
We do not have a Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival guide on the site yet, so check the official Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival page for the latest details.
Destination: Atlanta, Georgia
Carnival Dates: May 28 – 29, 2027
Parade Date: May 29, 2027
Where to Stay: Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead all work, with Downtown closest to Rodney Cook Sr. Park.
Recommended Hotels: The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta · Courtyard Atlanta Downtown
Check out our Atlanta Caribbean Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Orlando, Florida
Carnival Dates: 28 to 30 May 2027
Parade Date: May 30, 2027
Where to Stay: Downtown Orlando, close to the parade route and Camping World Stadium.
Recommended Hotels: Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown · Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown
We do not have an Orlando Carnival Downtown guide on the site yet, so check the official Orlando Carnival Downtown page for the latest details.
Destination: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carnival Dates: 18 to 20 June 2027
Parade Date: June 19, 2027 (TBC)
Where to Stay: Center City is the easiest base, with straightforward transport out to Chamounix Field in West Fairmount Park.
Recommended Hotels: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown · Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
We do not have a Philadelphia Caribbean Carnival guide on the site yet, so check the official page from the United Caribbean Association of Philadelphia for the latest details.
A quick note on Canada. Both of the big Canadian Caribbean Carnivals fall in the second half of the year, with Montreal Carimas in July and Toronto Caribbean Carnival, better known as Caribana, in August. Neither makes a first-half guide, but both are covered in our 2026 guide, and you can browse the full line-up on our North America Carnivals page.
Destination: Munich, Germany
Carnival Dates: 27 to 30 May 2027
Parade Date: May 30, 2027
Where to Stay: Altstadt (Old Town) and Maxvorstadt, both within walking distance of Marienplatz and the parade. Where to Stay for Munich Carnival 2027: Best Hotels Near the Action
Recommended Hotels: Platzl Hotel · Hotel Torbräu
Check out our Munich Carnival guide for the full schedule, travel routes, and a map of stays near the parade.
Destination: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Carnival Dates: May 29 – 30, 2027
Parade Date: May 30, 2027
Where to Stay: Preston city centre, within reach of Moor Park and the procession route.
Recommended Hotels: Legacy Preston International Hotel · No.10 Preston
We do not have a Preston Caribbean Carnival guide on the site yet, so check the official Visit Preston Carnival page for the latest details.
The first half of the year moves quickly. Aruba, Trinidad, Mas Domnik, Curaçao, St. Martin, Martinique, and Guadeloupe all fall inside the same fortnight in February, which means flights across the southern Caribbean climb at the same time and rooms in Port of Spain and Roseau go early. If February is your target, start pricing flights in the autumn.
Wherever you are heading, book your stay before the full schedules are published. Prices only move one way once organisers announce their dates.
Not seeing the Carnival you had in mind? Browse the Caribbean Carnivals page, because there is a good chance the guide is already waiting for you.
Cities with large Caribbean communities host their own Carnivals throughout the year, and the biggest names are Miami, New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa Bay, and Philadelphia. Most run between April and October, so there is almost always one within reach wherever you are in the country.
Carnival Vibez covers Toronto Caribana and Montreal’s Carimas, bringing you two of the biggest celebrations in the country. Additionally, cities like Vancouver host their own Caribbean carnival celebrations drawing diaspora communities and carnival lovers alike.
Caribbean communities across Europe run their own Carnivals, with Notting Hill in London the largest, alongside Rotterdam Zomercarnaval, Munich, Vienna, Preston, Luton, and others. Most fall between late May and August, since Europe waits for warm weather rather than following the pre-Lenten calendar.
Notting Hill Carnival in London is widely considered the largest in Europe, drawing millions over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Toronto Caribbean Carnival is one of the biggest in North America.
Ideally 6 to 8 months out for popular destinations. For small island Carnivals with limited hotel rooms, earlier is always better.
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