Tobago Carnival 2026: Dates (Oct 30 to Nov 1) and Fares

Name: Tobago Carnival 2026
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Scarborough, Tobago

When is Tobago Carnival 2026?

Tobago Carnival 2026 runs October 30 to November 1, 2026.

2026October 30 to November 1, 2026Confirmed

2027October 29 to 31, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: Tobago Carnival is held in late October to early November; organizers set the weekend each year.

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Tobago Carnival schedule

Carnival week, 2026: Monarchs of Mas shows the kings and queens of the bands in large costumes and starts the Carnival countdown.
Carnival week, 2026: Pan Omega is the steelband contest, and the Calypso Monarch competition crowns the best calypsonian.
Early morning: J'ouvert fills the streets with paint, mud, powder and soca.
Night: Night Mas takes over the streets of Scarborough before the finale.
Carnival Sunday, 2026: The Parade of the Bands is the grand finale in Scarborough.

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Getting to Tobago Carnival

Passenger ferries run between Port of Spain in Trinidad and Scarborough in Tobago, and are a popular option during Carnival season.
Tobago is small, with short travel times between Scarborough and the main event areas. Taxis are widely available and useful for hotels and late-night events.

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Where to stay in Scarborough

Crown Point and Scarborough are the best areas. J'ouvert and the parade route run through Scarborough, and Crown Point is steps from Store Bay, Pigeon Point and the fetes.

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History of Tobago Carnival

The 2026 parade celebrated "The Awakening", the 5th anniversary of the October Tobago Carnival.

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Tobago Carnival: questions people ask

When is Tobago Carnival in 2026?

Tobago Carnival runs from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

Where is Tobago Carnival held?

It is held in Scarborough, Tobago, where J'ouvert and the Parade of the Bands run through the streets.

When is Trinidad Carnival in 2027?

Trinidad's Carnival Monday and Tuesday in 2027 are February 8 and 9. This is separate from Tobago's October Carnival.

How do I get to Tobago from Trinidad?

Passenger ferries run between Port of Spain in Trinidad and Scarborough in Tobago.

Where should I stay for Tobago Carnival?

Crown Point and Scarborough are the best areas. Scarborough has the J'ouvert and parade routes, and Crown Point is near Store Bay and Pigeon Point.

Sources: carnivalvibez.com, visittrinbago.tt

About Tobago Carnival

Tobago's own October Carnival, with J'ouvert, steelpan and calypso contests and a parade of bands through Scarborough.

Tobago Carnival is held in October on Tobago, separate from the February Carnival in Trinidad. The week includes Monarchs of Mas, the Pan Omega steelband contest, the Calypso Monarch, J'ouvert at dawn, Night Mas and a Parade of the Bands in Scarborough. Crown Point and Scarborough are the main places to stay.

Know before you go

Passenger ferries run between Port of Spain and Scarborough and are popular during Carnival season.
J'ouvert starts in the early hours of the morning, with paint, mud and powder.
Tobago's airport (TAB) is the direct route; ferries also run from Port of Spain, Trinidad, to Scarborough.

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