# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carifest 2026! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: IT’S HAPPENING ??

Three Days! One #Caribbean Celebration! 45 Years of Legacy! ✨

Join us as CARIFEST 2026 celebrates 45 years of Caribbean culture, community, and unforgettable memories in Calgary!

DAY 1 | Vintage Vibes ?️ Hosted by Priscilla Cherry !

Friday, August 15 at 5 - 7pm ?️

FREE!

The perfect after-work hangout to kick off CARIFEST’s 45th Anniversary! A grown and sexy evening dedicated to the timeless sounds of the Caribbean. Featuring DJ Jacky spinning classic Soca, Calypso, Dancehall, Kompa, Zouk, and more, this is your chance to dance, reminisce, and celebrate with good music and great company!

THEN! We head into the Night Carnival Tent for - Fête De La Nuit Blanche! Featuring Jus Jay from Barbados!

Ticket on Sale NOW! Tap this link to get your tickets: https://www.showpass.com/carifest-2026-night-carnival-fete-de-la-nuit-blanche/

Bring your crew, and let’s toast 45 years of Caribbean culture, community, and unforgettable vibes!

DAY 2 | Carnival In The Park ✨ Hosted by Drew Atlas!

Saturday, August 15 ?️
Parade at 12:30 - 2:30pm
Park at 12:30 - 9pm

FREE!

Parade → Park → VIBES!

From Stephen avenue to Cowboys Park to the dance floor, this unforgettable day showcases the energy, creativity, and spirit of Carnival in the Caribbean. Join us as we celebrate 45 years of Caribbean culture and its lasting impact on Calgary’s cultural landscape with live cultural performances, delicious Caribbean food vendors, the sunshine market, the bar, a kid zone, a seniors tent and new this year - The Carifest Museum!

Featuring Jaxx AND MORE!

DAY 3 | Reggae Cool Down ? Hosted by CJSW’s Level The Vibes DJ Tullo & Sweet P!

Sunday, August 16th at 12:30 - 8pm ?️

FREE!

Close out the weekend with an uplifting celebration featuring the finest in local Gospel, Soul, R&B, and, of course, Reggae!

Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the culture, or the community, CARIFEST 2026 has something for everyone.

Featuring Caleb Hart AND MORE!

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Experience CARIFEST in VIP Style!

Take your CARIFEST weekend to the next level with our exclusive VIP Experience, available Saturday and Sunday only.

Skip the lines and enjoy premium shaded, stage-side seating with the best views of the entertainment all day long. Relax in comfort with air-conditioned washrooms, savour delicious Caribbean cuisine from Krazy Jerk, and start your VIP experience with a complimentary welcome drink and chef-selected finger foods upon arrival.

Whether you're celebrating with friends, hosting guests, or simply treating yourself, the CARIFEST VIP Experience offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and Caribbean hospitality.

VIP tickets are on sale now!
?️ $50 for a 1-Day VIP Pass
?️ $90 for a 2-Day VIP Weekend Pass

Carnival In The Park Day VIP Pass ( Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 2:30 - 9PM)

Reggae Cool Down Day VIP Pass (Sunday , August 16, 2026 from 2:30 - 8PM)

Experience CARIFEST the way it was meant to be—in VIP style!

Passes can be purchased here: https://www.showpass.com/the-carifest-vip-experience/

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Come celebrate 45 years of Caribbean excellence for #FREE in Calgary on August 14, 15 and 16, 2026 at Cowboys Park 1220 9th Ave SW!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/carifest-2026/200030467521733
- **Event Categories**: carnivals, food-drinks, reggae, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Calgary
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Shaw Millenium Park
- **lat**: 51.046283218798
- **long**: -114.09035235205
- **full address**: Shaw Millenium Park, Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Carifest 2026!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/50e2969d570b31777a0d5325a03e731b50dc612671e43cbe25a1c21c768577da-rimg-w1200-h1292-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786486867

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carifest 2026!  being held?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026!  takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Shaw Millenium Park, Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carifest 2026! ?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026!  is organized by Carifest Calgary.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carifest 2026!  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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