Road Block, one of the best annual thanksgiving soca fetes in the U.S., is just around the corner! The date is Saturday, November 25th, and the venue is The Mansion – 1019 Elton Street – in Brooklyn, New York.
Performing live will be: Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Orlando Octave and Tanto Metro & Devonte. Additional music will be provided by selectors: Noah, Jay B, Junior LP International, Riggo Suave, Marlo and Dr. Haze. For tickets, visit eventbrite.
Arguably one of the biggest events at Miami Carnival 2023, One Fete is all set for Saturday, October 7th at Arts Park – 1 North Young Circle – in Hollywood, Florida.
There will be live performances by Kes The Band, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, Mical Teja, Tallpree, Jimmy October, and others. Several top-tier international deejays are also on the lineup. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.
I Love Soca Jamaica presents Soca + Festival on Saturday, September 30th at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The eighteen and older event starts at 10pm, and will go until 10am the following morning.
There will be live performances by soca stars Skinny Fabulous and Destra, as well as dancehall artist Aidonia. Tickets, which include a complimentary breakfast, can be purchased from Ticket Gateway.
Guinness Sounds of Greatness presents the 9th annual Soca & Culture Festival on Wednesday, September 20th at the Belize Civic Center at the corner of Central American Blvd and St. Jude Street in Belize City, Belize.
The Caribbean queen of soca Patrice Roberts, and the dancehall king Beenie Man will headline the show with support from their respective bands. They will be joined by performers Lova Boy, Hubee and Ernestine Carballo. Furthermore, international DJs Ana, Ultra Simmo and One Gyal Army are also on the program.
The upcoming Soca Festival in Brooklyn is arguably one of the biggest soca parties happening in New York this year. It’s set for Labor Day Weekend – Friday, September 1st, starting at 8pm – at the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.
Several notable soca stars will be in attendance, namely: Kes The Band, Bunji, Fay Ann & Vikings Band, Olatunji, Skinny Fabulous, Ravi B, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, V’GHN, Jadel, Mical Teja, Adam O, Jimmy October, Tallpree, and many more. In addition to the live performances, some top-tier international deejays will also aid in the musical entertainment.
The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.
The annual Toronto Carnival officially kicks off this Thursday, the 3rd of August, and will be in full swing until Monday, the 7th. As is the case every year, several top-tier soca artists will flock to the city for public appearances, performances, or just to party.
The big show for 2023 is Jab Jab J’Ouvert set for Friday, August 4th at Markham Meadows – 8100 Steeles Avenue East – in Markham, Ont. Tallpree, Problem Child, Wuss Wayz, Motto, Mr. Legz, Skinny Banton, Jaxx, and Marlo are just some of the confirmed performers.
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