This October, Miami Carnival will heat up with Encore Mania, a high-energy soca concert headlined by international superstar Machel Montano and Full Band. Joining Machel Montano on stage will be Iwer George, Edwin Yearwood, Rikki Jai, and Anika Berry, along with a surprise guest to be revealed closer to the event.

Scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, the event will take place at Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th Street, in Miramar, running from 6 PM to midnight. The event is powered by Johnny Q, Gemini, and 1 Tone.

Tickets are available both online and through local outlets, with General Admission and VIP All-Inclusive options to suit different experiences. Fans can purchase tickets and find more details at www.geminiproduction.com.

Caribbean Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles. The event is free and open to the public.

Headlining this year’s festival is Voice, the Trinidadian soca star known for hits like “Far From Finished” and “Cheers to Life.” His performance will anchor an afternoon dedicated to Caribbean music and culture.

The festival is presented in partnership with Los Angeles City Council District 8 and District 10, including Councilmembers Curren D. Price, Jr. and Heather Hutt, along with community partners MHD CD8, The New 9th, Hugo, the Los Angeles Caribbean Festival, Waymo, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).

Tropicalfete, Inc., with the generous support of official event sponsor NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, proudly announces its 5th Annual Caribbean Pop-Up Carnival in Times Square. The celebration takes place on Sunday, August 30, at 1:00 PM along Broadway (between West 46th and West 47th Streets). Attendees are invited to wear carnival costumes, wave their national flags, and celebrate the rich diversity of Caribbean culture.

Hosted by Vibes Man Redman and Katherine Charles, Esq., the event features an exciting lineup of acclaimed performers, headlined by legendary Billboard chart-topping soca artist Rupee. The schedule will also include a performance by Mapy, “The Violin Queen.” Born on Réunion Island, raised in Paris and now based in Brooklyn.

Carnival masquerade traditions from all over the Caribbean representing traditional, folkloric, ole (satirical), and pretty mas will also be highlighted. 

The annual Brooklyn Labor Day celebration is set to get bigger with the return of Blocko Mania, scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

This year’s event will feature live performances from a powerhouse Soca lineup. Confirmed artists include Blaka Dan, Edwin Yearwood, Iwer George, Rikki Jai, Jadel, and Anika Berry, along with a Special Guest to be announced. Organizers note that many more artists are to be added.

The event is presented by Gemini Production in association with Caribbean Power Jam.

Tickets are currently available at an early bird price of $50, with prices set to increase after. Ticket sales end on September 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at www.geminiproduction.com and at local outlets.

Brooklyn is set to kick off Labor Day weekend with Soca Fest on Friday, September 4th, 2026. The festival will take place at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, with doors opening from 8PM to 3AM.

Headlining the night is Kes The Band, joined by Dominican powerhouse WCK, Trinidadian soca royalty Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons and the Viking Band, plus a special surprise guest to be announced.

The event is presented by Gemini Production in association with Caribbean Power Jam Radio, One Fete, and the West Indian American Day Carnival Association.

Tickets are available online in General and VIP tiers, with VIP Premium Drinks Inclusive. For tickets and more information, visit www.geminiproduction.com

Motto, TeamFoxx & Friends will host The Lucian Fete — a Bouyon, Soca, and Dennery Segment party — on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 10PM to 4AM the following day, at Kiss Entertainment Night Club, 130-35 91st Avenue, in Richmond Hill, New York.

Timed for Labor Day Weekend, the event celebrates Saint Lucian culture and its dominant sounds. Headlining the fete are four artists: Blackboy, Motto, Sedale, and Freezy.

Tickets are available now at: lucianfete.eventbrite.com.