The 2027 Carnival season is shaping up to be a special one. Several islands are celebrating major anniversaries, and the road runs from Christmas in the Virgin Islands all the way to August in Grenada. Here’s what’s coming and what makes this year one to remember.
The Milestones
Antigua turns 70. Antigua Carnival celebrates its 70th anniversary under the theme “Legendary 70,” running July 20 to August 3, 2027.
Vincy Mas hits 50. Saint Vincent’s Carnival marks its golden jubilee, June 25 to July 6, 2027.
Sugar Mas 55. Saint Kitts celebrates its 55th Sugar Mas, December 11, 2026 to January 2, 2027.
74 years of the Crucian Christmas Festival. Saint Croix’s festival runs December 5, 2026 to January 2, 2027.
Xodus turns 10. Jamaica’s Xodus Carnival celebrates 10 years on the road with its 2027 theme, “REIGN.”
The Season at a Glance
Winter: Saint Croix, Saint Kitts, Dominica and Trinidad, from December to February
Spring: Jamaica after Easter and Sint Maarten from mid-April to early May
Summer: the Bahamas in June, then Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Barbados and Grenada back to back through August
For exact dates and road days for every island, see our 2027 Carnival Dates page.
New This Year: Online Arrival Forms
More islands now ask travelers to fill out an online arrival form before they fly. Grenada and Trinidad both switched to online forms in 2026. Check your island’s requirements before you travel.
Ready to Plan?
Costume launches are coming, and the most popular sections sell out early. Our island guides have done the research for you, with the local insight that helps you plan your Carnival with confidence. Shop the guides.
