Afro-Caribbean Carnival 2026
Booming bass thrumming through supercharged stacks of towering speakers – dive into sound system subculture in this free, massive event.
Booming bass thrumming through supercharged stacks of towering speakers – dive into sound system subculture in this free, massive, day-to-night dance party, featuring international headliners Sister Nancy and General Levy and some of Melbourne’s most exciting sound systems.
It wouldn’t be Carnival without the food – Swanston Street Forecourt will be a haven of mouthwatering Afro-Caribbean and African favourites, including The Real Jerk, Vola Foods and Braz Oz Brazilian BBQ.
Free and open to all – come ready to dance!
Presented by Fed Square and Stick Mareebo Productions, as part of Open Air at the Square.
Booming bass thrumming through supercharged stacks of towering speakers – dive into sound system subculture in this free, massive event.
Booming bass thrumming through supercharged stacks of towering speakers – dive into sound system subculture in this free, massive, day-to-night dance party, featuring international headliners Sister Nancy and General Levy and some of Melbourne’s most exciting sound systems.
It wouldn’t be Carnival without the food – Swanston Street Forecourt will be a haven of mouthwatering Afro-Caribbean and African favourites, including The Real Jerk, Vola Foods and Braz Oz Brazilian BBQ.
Free and open to all – come ready to dance!
Presented by Fed Square and Stick Mareebo Productions, as part of Open Air at the Square.
Lineup
Sister Nancy
General Levy
Joe Ariwa
Legal Shot
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- under 14 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Doors at 5:30 PM
Location
Federation Square
Swanston street
Melbourne, VIC 3004
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