St. Thomas Carnival 2026: Important Updates & What’s Ahead
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals are preparing to welcome the diaspora, neighbors, visitors, feters, and revelers to the island of St. Thomas for the 2026 St. Thomas Carnival.
Fresh off the crowning of a new coterie of Carnival royalty, including Safiah Wharton, who was named St. Thomas Ambassadorial Queen, the celebration is already gaining momentum. The Junior Calypso Show is now scheduled for April 23 at Carnival Village.
Rounding out the Carnival’s cultural events, Calypso Monarch, the Boat Race, and Pan-O-Rama will take place the weekend of April 25 and 26, ahead of the official Village opening on April 27.
Today, the Division of Festivals announces the addition of renowned Caribbean entertainer Farmer Nappy, soca star Gbm Nutron, and dancehall/reggae artist Busy Signal, who is sure to have the crowd celebrating with his hit, “Happy Birthday.”
These newly added performers join an already dynamic lineup of international and homegrown talent, including Busta Rhymes, R. City, Jam Band, Trilla G, and more, reflecting the vibrancy, diversity, and cultural richness of the Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean region.
St. Thomas Carnival Village Line-up
St. Thomas Carnival Events Schedule
For more information about the annual St. Thomas Carnival, visit https://www.instagram.com/usvifestivals/.
For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.
About the U.S. Virgin Islands
About 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands comprise a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The three islands are St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, where the capital of Charlotte Amalie is located. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands features breathtaking, world-renowned beaches, an international marine industry, European architecture, and a burgeoning restaurant industry. No passports are required from U.S. citizens traveling from the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to www.VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).
Media Contacts:
Ayana Young
Development Counsellors International
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Alani Henneman
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
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