Jamaica Carnival 2027: Dates (Mar 31 to Apr 4) and Fares

Name: Jamaica Carnival 2027
Start: 2027-03-31
End: 2027-04-04
Location: Kingston, Jamaica

When is Jamaica Carnival 2027?

Jamaica Carnival 2027 runs March 31 to April 4, 2027.

2027March 31 to April 4, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: The Carnival Local Organizing Committee sets the dates each year, usually in April.

See every event in March 2027

Source: visitjamaica.com

Jamaica Carnival schedule

March 31 to April 4, 2027: Carnival in Jamaica is listed for these dates, presented by the Carnival Local Organizing Committee.
A Sunday: The main parade, the Road March, is held on a Sunday. Events are spread over several weeks in April.

Sources: visitjamaica.com, jumpnwine.com

Getting to Jamaica Carnival

Kingston is the Carnival's center, and events listed for the 2027 week are based in New Kingston.

Source: eventbrite.com

Where to stay in Kingston

A 2027 Carnival group getaway listed on Eventbrite is based at S Hotel Kingston in New Kingston.

Source: eventbrite.com

Jamaica Carnival: questions people ask

What are the dates for Jamaica Carnival 2027?

Carnival in Jamaica is listed for March 31, 2027 to April 4, 2027.

Where is Jamaica Carnival held?

Carnival in Jamaica is centered on Kingston.

When is the Jamaica Carnival parade?

The main parade, the Road March, takes place on a Sunday, and events are spread over several weeks in April.

Are there group packages for Jamaica Carnival 2027?

Yes. Jump & Wine offers a women's group Carnival experience for April 1 to 5 or 6, 2027, and Eventbrite lists a Jamaica Carnival 2027 Group Getaway.

Does Jamaica Carnival have costume bands?

Yes. GenXS Jamaica is one band, and it lists a USD 50 non-refundable pre-registration for Carnival 2027.

Sources: visitjamaica.com, jumpnwine.com, jumpnwine.com, genxsjamaica.com

About Jamaica Carnival

Soca fetes, costume bands and the Road March parade take over Kingston for Carnival in Jamaica.

Carnival in Jamaica centers on Kingston, with fetes, costume bands and a Road March parade held on a Sunday. Events spread over several weeks, with the main week in the first days of April in 2027. Costume bands take pre-registration, and the dates in group packages can differ slightly from the official listing.

Know before you go

Costume bands take pre-registration, such as GenXS Jamaica's USD 50 non-refundable pre-registration for 2027.
Group packages may run slightly different dates from the official listing.
Norman Manley International (KIN) serves Kingston, and Montego Bay (MBJ) is the island's other major airport.

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