St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Schedule, Photos & Recap
Updated: Sep 19
Updated September 5, 2026 • Event completed May 3, 2026
St. Thomas Carnival 2026 has ended, but the schedule, Village lineup and public coverage remain useful for residents, visitors and Virgin Islanders abroad. This page now serves as a post-event archive for the April 18–May 3 celebration.
The 2026 theme was “Where Culture, Rhythm & Good Times Mix.” The archive includes the official schedule, nightly Village lineups, Flo Dynasty’s J’ouvert photographs and the original Ocean Co’Mocean Poker Run event material.
St. Thomas Carnival 2026 Photo Highlights
Flo Dynasty’s curated gallery captures the color, movement, music and early-morning road energy of St. Thomas Carnival 2026 J’ouvert.
Gold-and-Black J'ouvert Pair USVI Flag Above the Route Red, Blue and Silver Feather Costumes Blue Butterfly Costume Music Truck in the J'ouvert Crowd Matching Red Group at J'ouvert Friends with Caribbean Flags Bass Player on the Route Road-March Dancing in Color Sound Truck on the J'ouvert Route
Coverage Available Now
This archive presents only 2026 coverage that is already public. The Village, Boat Race, Wet Fete and J’ouvert video edits are not represented here as completed releases.
Archived St. Thomas Carnival 2026 Schedule
April 18 — Queen Show (UVI – 6 PM)
April 20 — Hospital Show (Hospital Parking Lot – 6 PM)
April 23 — Jr Calypso (Carnival Village – 7 PM) Coney Island aka Childrens Village opened at 5:30 PM. Did you know that this is the first Jr Calypso in 7 years? see flyer below
April 25 — Calypso Monarch (Carnival Village – 8 PM)
April 26 — Boat Race (Waterfront Apron – 11 AM) see flyer below
April 26 — Panorama (Carnival Village – 6 PM) see flyer below
April 28 — Youth Tramp (6 PM)
April 29 — Food Fair (Crown Bay – 10 AM) see flyer below
April 30 — J’ouvert (Waterfront Apron – 5:30 AM) see flyer below
May 1 — Children’s Parade (10 AM)
May 2 — Adults Parade (10 AM)
May 2 — Fireworks (9 PM)
May 3 — 5th Annual Ocean Co’Mocean Poker Run; the announced prize was up to $8,000. The original flyer and event video are preserved below.
Archived 2026 Village Nights & Artist Lineup
Carnival Village ran April 27 through May 2, 2026 at the Fort Christian parking lot. The official announcements and nightly lineups are preserved below.
Live performances every night
Local and international artists
Food, drinks, and vendors
Nonstop music and crowd energy
Fort Christian Parking Lot 7 PM nightly Free Entry
Archived Parking & Traffic Notice
VIPD issued parking and traffic restrictions around the Carnival Village area. The original notice is retained here as part of the 2026 event archive.
Official STT Carnival Village Lineup
Each night had its own theme. This is the official Village lineup as released for St. Thomas Carnival 2026.
Night-by-Night Themes + Full Artist Lineup
I’ve included links to past performances I’ve recorded from some of these artists. Watch them on my Flo Dynasty YouTube Channel.
Monday, April 27 — “Imagi Jammin and Tramping” (Madras Wear)
The announced opening-night lineup paired Virgin Islands bands with Alison Hinds, Farmer Nappy and Hypa Sounds.
Featuring DJ Pete
Imagination Brass
Dundeal
Hypa Sounds
Voice was rescheduled for Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, April 28 — “Theresa Rocking in the Garden” (Floral & Tropical Wear)
The announced Tuesday lineup centered Virgin Islands talent alongside Voice, Mical Teja, GBM Nutron and other regional performers.
Featuring DJ Lady Mix & J’Shante Int’l
Klimaxx Band (with Tishelle Knight formerly of Cool Session Brass)
Mical Teja
Anika Berry
Wednesday, April 29 — “All Out Pose” (Rep Your Island & Wear Your Flag)
The announced flag-night lineup brought artists from across the Caribbean together in Carnival Village.
Featuring DJ Any Vibe, DJ Vakero & Kevin Crown
Thursday, April 30 — “Parking Lot” (Ites, Gold & Green Wear)
The announced Thursday lineup paired Steel Pulse and Busy Signal with Reggae Dynasty and newer regional acts.
Featuring VI Dream Team & Ricky Platinum
Reggae Dynasty
Steel Pulse
Busy Signal
Armani
PNDRN
Malie Donn
Friday, May 1 — “Jockey Style” (Cowboy & Western Wear)
The announced Friday lineup included Empire, Th3rd, Pumpa, YFB and a tribute to Sasso.
Featuring Red Lion & DJ Avalanche
Tribute to Sasso
Saturday, May 2 — “Bands for Deh Road” (Parade Wear or All Yellow Affair)
The final announced Village night featured Busta Rhymes, R. City, Destra and a strong Virgin Islands lineup.
Featuring DJ Reg, Deejay Cypha & Jah Lion
Tempo Night
Ocean Co’Mocean Poker Run 2026 Archive
The May 3, 2026 Ocean Co’Mocean Poker Run extended Carnival weekend onto the water with multiple island stops, music, beach activities and an announced prize of up to $8,000.
Original 2026 Event Preview
The video above is the original 2026 event preview. Flo Dynasty served as the official media and promotional partner, providing video, photography, drone coverage, sponsor visibility and digital marketing support.
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4/23/26 - Hi Everyone! Flo here. I will post my commentaries here as often as I can for the various events. Let's start off with the Jr Calypso Show. I joined the USVI Festivals live as my plan was to attend it tomorrow, however the schedule was unknowingly updated.
I loved how the youth ran the show, from the committee to the contestants to the performers. They had powerful messages too, energy and style. Music entertainment was provided by Selecta Ice, who by the way played a good blend of current and past music.
From what I saw (online of course) seating was provided for attendees which was wonderful because I thought I had to walk with a chair. There…