Miami Carnival 2027: Dates (Oct 2 to 10) and Fares

When is Miami Carnival 2027?

Miami Carnival 2027 is expected to run October 2 to 10, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2027October 2 to 10, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: Held in early October, with J'ouvert on a Saturday and the Parade of Bands on the Sunday after it.

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Your airport to Miami · October 2 to 10, 2027

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Miami Carnival schedule

Saturday, September 30, 2023: Junior Carnival opened the 2023 weekend with over ten junior masquerade bands.
October 6, 2023: The Miami Carnival Panorama steel band competition was held.
Saturday, October 7, 2023: The official Miami Carnival J'ouvert ran from 7 am to 3 pm.
Sunday, October 8, 2023: The Parade of Bands and Concert ran from 11 am to 11 pm at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, 10901 SW 24th St.
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Junior Carnival was held on this Saturday in 2026.

Sources: miamicarnival.org, miamicarnival.org

Getting to Miami Carnival

In 2023, a free park and ride ran to J'ouvert on October 7 from Central Broward Regional Park, and to the parade on October 8 from the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.

Source: miamicarnival.org

Tickets and cost

In 2023, tickets were sold at miamicarnival.org.

Source: miamicarnival.org

History of Miami Carnival

In 2023, Miami Carnival was entering its 39th year, hosted by the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee. Its Junior Carnival, known in the islands as Kiddies Carnival, introduces the next generation to the culture of mas.

Source: miamicarnival.org

Miami Carnival: questions people ask

What happens at Miami Carnival?

In 2023 the weekend had Junior Carnival, the Panorama steel band competition, J'ouvert, and the Parade of Bands and mega soca concert.

What food is at Miami Carnival?

Caribbean and international cuisine, including jerk chicken, roti and doubles, according to the 2023 announcement.

Is Miami Carnival the same as Carnaval Miami?

No. Carnaval Miami is a separate Little Havana event run by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, with Calle Ocho Music Festival. Miami Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture.

Sources: miamicarnival.org, carnavalmiami.com

About Miami Carnival

Miami Carnival: Caribbean masquerade bands, steel pan, soca and a Sunday Parade of Bands every October in South Florida.

Miami Carnival is a Caribbean cultural festival in early October, run by the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee. The weekend has a children's Junior Carnival, Panorama steel band competition, J'ouvert on Saturday morning and the Parade of Bands with a soca concert on Sunday. Food stalls serve jerk chicken, roti and doubles. The practical catch: venues and exact days change by year, so check the organizer before booking. It is separate from Carnaval Miami in Little Havana.

Know before you go

Venues and exact days change by year, so check miamicarnival.org before booking.
In 2023 a free park and ride ran to J'ouvert and the parade.
Miami International (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) both serve South Florida, which hosts events in both Miami-Dade and Broward.

Miami Carnival bucket list

Your airport to Miami · October 2 to 10, 2027