CARNIVAL
🇬🇧 Notting Hill Carnival (London) When: August 29–31, 2026 Music: Soca, reggae, Afrobeat, steelpan Vibe: One of the world’s largest street festivals. Bands: Reign, Tropical Fusion, Island Where to Stay: The Hoxton, The Langham, Kensington boutique hotels Budget: $$–$$$ Book By: May 2026 🇨🇦 Cariwest (Edmonton) When: August 7–9, 2026 Music: Soca, reggae Vibe: Caribbean culture meets Canadian festival energy. Bands: Next Generation, IZWe Where to Stay: JW Marriott Edmonton Budget: $–$$ Book By: June 2026 🇬🇩 Spice Mas (Grenada) When: August 10–11, 2026 Music: Soca Vibe: Intense, energetic, and community-driven with legendary J’ouvert. Bands: Shortknee Mas, Fantazia Where to Stay: Silversands, Calabash Hotel Budget: $$–$$$ Book By: February 2026 🇦🇬 Antigua Carnival When: August 3–4, 2026 Music: Soca, steelpan Vibe: High-spirited island celebration with strong cultural pride. Bands: Island Tribe Antigua Where to Stay: Hermitage Bay, Carlisle Bay Budget: $$$ Book By: March 2026 🇧🇧 Crop Over (Barbados) When: August 3, 2026 (Grand Kadooment) Music: Soca, calypso Vibe: One of the most iconic Carnivals—high-energy and glamorous. Bands: Aura Experience, Yuma Mas, Foreday Morning Where to Stay: Sandy Lane, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Limegrove villas Budget: $$$–$$$$ Book By: January 2026 (bands fill early)
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