Announcement · Tentative
Bahamas Carnival 2027 — planning is underway
Bahamas Carnival is tentatively scheduled for June 2–6, 2027 in Nassau. Official programme, bands, tickets and travel updates will publish as they are confirmed.
Carnival in Nassau, The Bahamas
Bahamas Carnival Mas
The Caribbean Carnival festival held in Nassau, The Bahamas.
Plan your Bahamas Carnival Weekend — five days of Mas bands, costumes, fetes and the Road March in Nassau from June 2–6, 2027.
June 2–6, 2027 · Nassau, The Bahamas
Tentative dates. Individual event details will be added as they are confirmed.
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Tentative opening date: June 2, 2027 · America/Nassau
At a glance
Bahamas Carnival Weekend 2027
Bahamas Carnival returns to Nassau from June 2–6, 2027. Follow upcoming fetes, Mas-band announcements, costume registration, travel information and Road March updates from one place.
Dates
- June 2–6, 2027
- Nassau, The Bahamas
- Status: Tentative
Road March
- June 5, 2027
- Route: To be announced
- Band order: To be announced
Mas Bands
- Bahamas Masqueraders
- Mas Khaos
- Epiphany Carnival
- Jade Carnival
Planning
- Events · Tickets
- Travel · Hotels
- Transportation
- Visitor FAQs
Programme
Featured Bahamas Carnival events
Signature moments across Bahamas Carnival Weekend. The full programme is announced as each event is confirmed.
OfficialComing Soon
Opening Ceremony
Tentative · June 2, 2027
Venue to be announced
The official opening of Bahamas Carnival 2027. Programme details will be confirmed closer to the event.
View EventParadeFree
The Road March
Tentative · June 5, 2027
Nassau — official route to be announced
Bands take to the road in full costume for the signature parade through Nassau. Route and band order to be announced.
View EventMusicComing Soon
Soca Night
Tentative · Carnival week 2027
Venue to be announced
A headline soca event during Carnival week. Line-up to be announced.
View Event
CulturalComing Soon
Cultural Showcase
Tentative · Carnival week 2027
Venue to be announced
A programme honouring Bahamian music, dance and Junkanoo traditions.
View EventPartyComing Soon
Carnival After Party
Tentative · June 6, 2027
Venue to be announced
The closing celebration of Bahamas Carnival 2027.
View EventWhat it is
A Bahamian Carnival — on the road, in the music, in the culture.
Costume & Mas
Elaborate feathered Bahamas Carnival costumes designed by Bahamian Mas bands. Play Mas in The Bahamas front line or backline — every band tells a story.
Music & Soca
Soca, calypso, rake-and-scrape and Junkanoo rhythms drive the crowd through the fetes and onto the Road March.
Culture & Community
A Bahamian celebration rooted in local tradition, welcoming Carnival visitors from across the Caribbean and the world.
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Featured Bahamas Carnival Mas bands
Bands and sections associated with Bahamas Carnival 2027. Follow each official link for verified costume and registration details.
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Mas Band
Bahamas Masqueraders
Bahamas Masqueraders is a Nassau-based Carnival band with a history of participating in the Bahamas Carnival Road March. Visit the band's official website for current registration, costume and contact information.
Last verified: 2026-07
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Mas Band
Mas Khaos
Mas Khaos is one of the participating Bahamas Carnival Mas bands. Visit the official Mas Khaos website for costumes, sections, registration and updates.
Last verified: 2026-07
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Mas Khaos Section
Epiphany Carnival
Epiphany Carnival is presented as a section within Mas Khaos. Its official website provides additional information about its Carnival experience, costumes and registration.
Last verified: 2026-07
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Big Boyz Carnival Band Section
Jade Carnival
Jade Carnival is presented as a section associated with Big Boyz Carnival Band. Visit Jade's official website for costume, registration and Carnival experience information.
Last verified: 2026-07
Check Official Band Site
Mas Band
Island Rhythms Carnival Mas Band
Island Rhythms is a Bahamian Carnival Mas band participating in the Bahamas Carnival Road March. Follow the band's official Facebook page for costume reveals, sections, registration and updates.
Last verified: 2026-07
The Bahamas Carnival Road March
The main event.
Date
June 5, 2027 (Tentative)
Start time
TBA
Route
Nassau — route to be announced
Viewing
Zones to be announced
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Nassau is the host. The Bahamas is the experience.
Highlights
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Quick answers
Bahamas Carnival Mas — at a glance
What is Bahamas Carnival Mas?
Bahamas Carnival Mas is a Caribbean Carnival celebration held in Nassau, The Bahamas. It features Mas bands, costumes, music, fetes and a Road March.
When is Bahamas Carnival 2027?
Bahamas Carnival 2027 is scheduled for June 2–6, 2027. The Road March is currently scheduled for June 5 in Nassau, The Bahamas. Dates remain subject to confirmation.
Where is Bahamas Carnival held?
Bahamas Carnival is held in Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas.
How do I join a Mas band?
To play Mas, select a participating band or section and follow its official costume-registration process. Registration, prices and package inclusions are controlled by each band.
Is Bahamas Carnival the same as Junkanoo?
No. Bahamas Carnival Mas and Junkanoo are different celebrations. Carnival includes Mas bands, fetes and a Road March, while Junkanoo is a distinct Bahamian cultural tradition with its own music, costumes, history and parade structure.
Vendors
Sell, serve and showcase.
Food, beverage, craft, retail, beauty, corporate and community vendor opportunities across official Bahamas Carnival events.
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Partner with the culture.
Reach visitors, media and Bahamian audiences through tourism, community and brand partnerships.
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Bands · Tentative
Mas bands preparing for 2027
Bahamas Masqueraders, Mas Khaos, Epiphany Carnival and Jade Carnival are among the names associated with the 2027 season. Confirm details on each band's official website.
Travel · Tentative
Travel and hotel information for June 2027
Visitor travel guidance for Nassau in June 2027 will be published as partner agreements are finalised.
News and press releases will publish here as the Bahamas Carnival programme is confirmed.
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Come play mas in Nassau.
Choose your band, plan your trip and get ready for the road.