Caribbean Carnival Calendar 2025
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Caribbean Carnival 2025! Whether you're a seasoned carnival-goer or a first-time reveler, this year's celebrations promise to be bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever. From the pulsating rhythms of soca and calypso to the dazzling array of costumes and cultural displays, Caribbean Carnival is an experience like no other. In this blog, we've compiled the most up-to-date information on the dates, locations, and must-see events for each of the major Caribbean carnivals in 2025. Get ready to plan your journey to the heart of the Caribbean's most exciting festivals!
FEBRUARY CARNIVAL 2025
CARRIACOU CARNIVAL
Location: Carriacou
Date: February 3 - 4, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Carriacou
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CARNIVAl
Location: La Vega and Santiago Dominican Republic
Date: February 12, 2025
Official Website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around the Dominican Republic
CARNAVAL DE PONCE
Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Date: February 21 - March 4, 2025
Official Website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Ponce, Puerto Rico
Carnaval de San Pedro
Location: San Pedro, Belize
Date: February 23, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around San Pedro, Belize.
GUYANA MASHRAMANI
Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Date: February 23, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Georgetown, Guyana
MARTINIQUE CARNIVAL
Location: Saint-Pierre, Martinique
Date: February 26 - March 4
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Saint-Pierre, Martinique.
CARNIVAL RIO DE JANEIRO
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: February 28 - March 8, 2025
Official Website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
CURAÇAO CARNIVAL
Location: Curaçao
Date: February 28 - March 5, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Curaçao.
BONAIRE CARNIVAL
Location: Aruba, Bonaire, And Curacao
Date: February TBA - March 4, 2025
Official Website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around the main location Kralendijk
MARCH CARNIVAL 2025
ARUBA CARNIVAL
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
Date: March 1 - 2, 2025 *
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba has one of the longest-running carnival seasons starting in January and ending in March. The dates above are the days of the official parade to see their official 2025 schedule, click here
Barranquilla Carnival
Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
Date: March 1 - 4, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around the capital of Colombia, Barranquilla
GUADELOUPE CARNIVAL
Location: Islandwide on Guadeloupe
Date: March 2 - 5, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Guadeloupe.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO CARNIVAL
Location: Port-of-Spain Trinidad & Tobago
Date: February 3 - 4, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Port-of-Spain Trinidad & Tobago
Guide to all things Trinidad Carnival: Here
VENEZUELA CARNIVAL
Location: EL Callao, Venezula
Date: March 3, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Venezuela
APRIL CARNIVAL 2025
JAMAICA CARNIVAL
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Date: April 23 - 29, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Kingston, Jamaica.
ST THOMAS CARNIVAL
Location: St. Thomas
Date: April 27, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around St. Thomas.
SAINT MAARTEN - ST. MARTIN CARNIVAL
Location: St. Maarten (St. Martin)
Date: April 16, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around St. Martin
CAYMAN CARNIVAL BATABANO
Location: Grand Cayman
Date: April - TBA
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Grand Cayman.
JUNE CARNIVAL 2025
BAHAMAS JUNKANOO CARNIVAL
Location: Nassau, Bahamas
Date: June 5 - 9, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Nassau, Bahamas
CAYMAN CAYMAS 2024
Location: Grand Cayman
Date: June - TBA
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Grand Cayman
JULY CARNIVAL 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival
Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Date: July 2- 9, 2025
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around St. Vincent
Saint Lucia Carnival
Location: Castries, St. Lucia
Date: July 17 - 23, 2025
Official Website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Castries, St. Lucia
NEVIS CULTURAMA
Location: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Date: July 24 - August 5, 2025
Official website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around St. Kitts and Nevis
Antigua and Barbuda CARNIVAL
Location: St. John, Antigua and Barbuda
Date: July 25 - August 5, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around St. John, Antigua and Barbuda
CARNIVAL OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Location: Cuba
Date: July 26, 2025
Official website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Santiago De Cuba
BONAIRE EUSTATIUS AND SABA FESTIVAL
Location: Saba
Date: July 28, 2025
Official website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Bonaire and Saba
Barbados Crop Over
Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Date: July 30 - August 5, 2025
Official Website here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Bridgetown, Barbados
AUGUST CARNIVAL 2025
EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL - TORTOLA (BVI)
Location: British Virgin Island
Date: August 4 - 6, 2025
Official website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around BVI
SPICEMAS - GRENADA
Location: Carriacou, Grenada
Date: August 6 - 13, 2025
Official website: here
Where to stay: Hotel Accommodations around Carriacou, Grenada
As we wrap up our guide to the Caribbean Carnival dates for 2025, we hope you're feeling inspired and ready to join in on the fun. Whether you're planning to attend one carnival or several, these festivals offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and joyful spirit of the Caribbean. Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and start planning the carnival adventure of a lifetime. Don't forget to check back for updates as the dates approach, and be sure to share your carnival experiences with us. See you on the road, where the music never stops and the vibes are always high!
