NYC Carnival season is right around the corner. The official carnival schedule can be found via West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), however, there are so many events happening in the city centered around Caribbean culture, you must choose your events wisely! We’ve outlined a few good fetes and events you can check out for the weekend with maximum fun and good Caribbean vibes!

Thursday, August 31

Ransom // Vibes: Afterwork/Party // Manhattan

Reggae & Soca on a beautiful pier is a great way to kick off the weekend festivities  (Tickets & Info.)

 

Welcome To Labor Day // Vibes: Party //Manhattan

Party featuring live performances by Lavaman, Mr. Legz, Motto, Voice & more in partnership with Team Soca.  (Tickets & Info.)

 

Reggae Unda Di Stars // Vibes: Festival/Performance // Brooklyn

Join WIADCA for an evening of Reggae and Dancehall with leading performances by Reggae’s Best in the business! (Tickets & Info.)

 

Friday, September 1

_UCK WORK NYC 2017 //Vibes: Yacht Party //Manhattan

Skip work and party on a boat with beautiful people. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Hot97 On The Reggae and Soca Tip // Vibes: Festival/Performance // Brooklyn

See Bunji Garlin, Busy Signal, Charly Blacks, Sean Paul, Kranium and Konshens (Tickets & Info.)

 

Fire In The City // Vibes: Party & Performance // Manhattan 

Sean Paul to perform at Irving Plaza for the party alongside DJ Self. Kevin Lyttle, Rupee, and Tony Matterhorn complete the lineup for an explosion of Dancehall and Soca. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Brass Fest 2017 // Vibes: Festival & Performance // Brooklyn

WIADCA’s Brass Fest is the biggest Annual Outdoor Caribbean Event in New York! Performances by Ultimate Rejects, Problem Child, Motto, Lavaman, Lyrikal, The All stars, Blaxx, Ricardo Drue, Tizzy, Teddyson John, Farmer Nappy, Request Band, Elizabeth Watley and the Outta Limitz Band and more artists to be added. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Saturday, September 2

Soca Brainwash // Vibes: Fete! // TBD

DJ Private Ryan Soca Brainwash Tropical escape…tickets on sale Aug. 18 and will go quickly! (Ticket link unavailable at this time)

 

TRIBE Ignite NY – ICEBOX // Vibes: Fete! // Queens

Tribe & Icebox join forces to ignite the spirit of carnival! (Tickets & Info.)

 

Haitian Labor Day Fest // Vibes: Festival/Performance // Long Island

Enjoy T-Vice, Klass, Sweet Mickey and more! (Tickets & Info.)

 

Anything Goes Live Concert // Vibes: Festival/Party // Queens

Capleton, Kranium, Konshens, Estelle, Charly Blacks, Serani, Kevin Lyttle, Tifa, Shenseea, Double X, DyDy, Richie Stevens, and Mr. Legz are set to grace the stage for the biggest event of the weekend. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Panorama 2017 // Vibes: Live Steelpan Bands // Brooklyn 

Join us as approximately 12 steel orchestras compete for the prestigious title of “Band of the Year 2017”. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Sunday, September 3

Sunny Side Up // Vibes: Breakfast/Day Party  // Brooklyn

Rise with the sun and party until it goes down! (Tickets & Info.)

 

5 Alarm Blaze // Vibes: Day Party & Celeb Performances // Manhattan

Konshens, Bunji Garlin & DJ Private Ryan 5 Alarm Blaze Pier Vibez Festival will also feature Great food, Plenty of Surprise Performances, Whistles, Flags, Glow Wands, stilt walkers, moko jumbies, and dancehall and mas dancers. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Caribbean Brunch // Vibes: Brunch/Day Party // Manhattan

Mimosas and Caribbean music is a great way to wake up on a Sunday. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Vibes Sundaze // Vibes: Party  // Queens

Music with some of the hottest DJs in NYC. (Tickets & Info.)

 

LIFE// Vibes: Day Party  // Bronx

LIFE is an elegant end of summer event that brings together the entire caribbean to celebrate the LIFE you love to LIVE! The Magic takes Place at an outdoor beautifully lush and secret location. Hosted by Chef Chrissy of A Place 2 Go (Tickets & Info.)

 

Dimanche Gras // Vibes: Mas/Steel  //Brooklyn

Celebrate your culture at our Annual Dimanche Gras concert, Enjoy Mas, Music and Dancing. (Tickets & Info.)

 

Rum & Music // Vibes: Day Party // Queens

Enjoy the best of Caribbean music from Hosted by: The Hypeman Patrick Alexis. With music by: Dei Musicale, Riggo Suave, Ryan Sayeed, Mali Fresh | Scott LeRoc, Dj Dredy, Dj Paddy, Sal Infrared & Milo Myles  (Tickets & Info.)

 

Monday, September 4

West Indian Day Parade // Vibes: Carnival // Brooklyn

Enjoy New York City’s 50th West Indian Day Parade as bands and masqueraders make their way down Eastern Parkway. (FREE)

 

Buss Head // Vibes: Festival/Performance // Brooklyn

Soca super stars Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin continue to spread love and unity with their collaboration. (Tickets & Info.)

 

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