Spectacular Carnival in Jamaica
Kingston; week-long events also in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, Jamaica
Parades and carnivalsCultural festivals
What it is
Costumed carnival bands parading in the street are the visual core of the week, though much of the programme is parties and music.
One of our top picks.
Dates
These dates come from the official source quoted below.
“Next Road March is April 4, 2027” Before you go
- Where
- Kingston (Road March through the streets); week-long events also in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, Jamaica
We have not confirmed opening hours, prices or access details yet. The official website is the best place to check.
How we checked
Last checked October 16, 2026 against carnivalinjamaica.com. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text.
Notes from the last check
The 2027 Road March date of 4 April 2027 is stated on the official site and the tourism board lists a 31 March to 4 April 2027 span, but no 2026 dates, venues, prices or the 'January-March' signature-events claim could be verified from fetched pages.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.