Afro-Caribbean Carnival 2026

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 .

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