Carifest 2026
Aug 14 – 16
2023 Carifest – Day 1
Check out our curated collection of photos from Day 1 of the 2023 Carifest festival. It captures the essence, energy, and diversity of this year’s festivities.
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Reggae Cool Down
Carifest has added a third day to wrap up the festival. This event features international Reggae artist, GYPTIAN!
Pan in D’Park & Costume Sneak Peak
Featuring pan orchestras from all over Alberta, including: Pan Dynamic & Calysto Steel Band.
Carnival In D’Park
The parade will move from Olympic Plaza down Stephen Avenue and end at Shaw Millennium Park. In...
2023 Band Launch
Do you want to play mas in this years Carifest Parade? Join us at the Carifest Band Launch – check out this years costume’s and register with your favourite band!
Soca Sweat Dance Class
SOCA SWEAT with @alirii.vibesDate: Saturday, August 7, 2021Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pmLocation: Pulse Studios | 110 10 Ave NMusic by: @djmajesti
Pure Fete
Wear White Soca Party Saturday, August 14, 2021Doors Open @ 10pmLocation: Junction YYC | 628 8 Ave SWMusic by: @djmajesti @_astro_muzic @drewatlas
Carifest 2021 Pan In ‘D Park
An evening of Caribbean flavoured percussion and steel drumming Location: containR | 1020 2 Ave NWTime: 5pmAdmission: FREE
Romero Distillery’s Carifest 40th Anniversary Rum Launch
Join us as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Carifest – Calgary’s Caribbean Carnival! Location: Romero Distilling | 300 – 688 Heritage Drive SETime: 4pm – 7pmAdmission: FREE
Carifest 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Hello Masqueraders, Artists, Vendors, Promoters, DJ’s, Spectators and Volunteers. We the Caribbean Community Council of Calgary hope you are all doing well.As the world seems to be temporarily turned upside down by COVID-19, It's indeed a time like no other we've...
Pan In The Park
On Friday, August 16 Carifest presents Pan In The Park: Steel Drum Concert. The event will feature bands from Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. This event begins at 7pm at Shaw Millennium Park.Get ready for some real vibes and great, lively, entertaining Caribbean...
iLAND – The Carifest Afterparty
Wrap up this year's Carifest Calgary festival in style with the ultimate Island Experience of music, drink, and food! Rodney's welcomes the CalgarySoca family with a tasting menu that includes, Jerk Wings, a sumptuos Callaloo & Crab Soup, and more! Authentic...
Dancehall Workshops: Ketch Di Vybz
Join KETCH DI VYBZ for Dancehall WorkshopsDates: August 13 - 15Time: 7:30-9:00PM Tuesday, August 13DANCEHALL ALL-STYLES: Dancehall a genre of Jamaican popular music originated in the late 1970’s and birthed with it unique dance style. Learn the history with Venom an...
Carifest Day One ft. Machel Montano
On Friday, August 16 from 9PM to 2AM Friday August 16th 2019, the #1 name in Soca, Machel Montano, returns to Calgary to open the annual Carifest festival on 'DAY ONE' at Marquee Beer Market and Stage, Calgary.Fresh off yet another spectacular Trinidad Carnival season...
Carifest Band Launch 2019
On Friday, July 5 come get a special sneak peak of all the masquerading bands that will be in this year’s Carifest parade! Featuring designs from:Alirii Vibes Island Tribe Guyana Canada Cultural Association Fetenation The Carifest Dancers Kids Masquerading Band of...