Once you’ve spent time with the family, exchange gifts, and drink all the rum punch you can stomach, your next stop should be at the Reggae & Soca Brunch, happening on Monday, January 1st at Mister East – 2401 North Wood Avenue – in Roselle, New Jersey.
International recording artist Problem Child will entertain all attendees with a live performance, while DJ Izlit will be on the turntables spinning the best in soca and reggae music. Running time is 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Click here for tickets.
Unity Fete is arguably one of the biggest soca parties happening in New York around Thanksgiving. It all goes down on Thanksgiving eve – Wednesday, November 22nd – at NYC Event Space (formerly Amazura) in Queens.
The lineup includes Ravi B, Edwin Yearwood, Denise Belfon, Raymond Ramnarine, Rohied Chan, Terry Garaj, Randy Recklez, and Anil Mr. Duniya. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite.
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.
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