Trinidad Carnival 2027: Dates, Mas Bands, Costumes & Budget

Know your Carnival number before you book.

Start with the numbers. The Carnival Cost Calculator helps you estimate flights, mas costume, accommodation, fetes, food and transport so you go in knowing what to expect. It also shows you how much to save each month based on your budget.

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Budget Breakdown
Your Carnival Budget
$10,010
7 nights · 2 travelers
~$1,430 per night · TT$68,068 total
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5 payments · Oct 2026 – Feb 2027
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Budget breakdown
✈️ Flights$1,300
🏠 Accommodation$3,150
🪶 Costume$2,800
🎈 J’ouvert$160
🚌 Transport$200
💄 Beauty$250

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Trinidad Carnival 2027 takes over Port of Spain from February 8-10, with weeks of fetes building up to J’ouvert and two days of mas on the road. Everything below is organized by what you’re planning right now: your budget, your mas band, your costume, where to stay, and what to pack. If you only do one thing first, get your Carnival number so every other decision has a budget behind it.


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What are you planning right now?

You don’t need to figure out everything at once. Start with the part of Carnival you’re working on and use the dedicated guide for the details.

01 · Budget

How much will Carnival cost?

Build a realistic budget for flights, accommodation, mas, fetes, J’ouvert and the expenses that are easy to overlook.

View the Cost Guide →

02 · Mas Bands

Which band is right for you?

Compare Trinidad Carnival mas bands, costume ranges, band sizes and the type of experience you’re looking for.

Compare Mas Bands →

03 · J’ouvert

How do you want to do J’ouvert?

J’ouvert doesn’t have to mean buying a package. Explore organized bands and other ways to experience the morning.

Explore J’ouvert →

04 · Costume

Still deciding what to wear?

Think about coverage, comfort, costume sections and what you actually want to wear for hours on the road.

Choose Your Costume →

05 · Registration

Ready to register?

Understand how mas registration works before you choose your section and put down your deposit.

Read the Registration Guide →

06 · Packing

What should you bring?

Use the Carnival packing list to prepare for J’ouvert, road days, fetes and everything in between.

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Planning timeline

The road to Carnival

Key milestones from band launch to beach cool down. Start earlier than you think.

July – August

Major mas bands reveal their themes, sections and costume designs. Tribe, Bliss, The Lost Tribe and Yuma are among the most popular. Front line sections go fast once registration opens.

August – September

Costume registration opens and popular sections can sell out within days. Book flights at the same time. Fares from New York, Toronto and London are most affordable before September.

September – October

Port of Spain fills up for Carnival week. Woodbrook and St Clair are the most popular areas. Guesthouses book out faster than hotels. All major hotels are sold out at ~$700/night — move now.

November – January

Fete season runs from November through to Carnival Tuesday. Machel Monday and the big all-inclusives sell out earliest. Buy as soon as tickets drop via Island E Ticket.

January – February

Book hair, nails and makeup before you travel. Many artists in Trinidad are fully booked by January. Sort road day essentials: SPF, electrolytes, a thigh bag and comfortable shoes.

Feb 8 – 10

Carnival Monday and Tuesday. J’ouvert kicks off in the early hours of Monday morning. Panorama, Dimanche Gras and the King and Queen of Carnival are part of the wider season.

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