Miami Carnival 2022 has officially begun! What the preceding statement means is that from now until at least mid October there will be countless soca parties, shows etc. in and around Miami.

One of the highly anticipated event is the One Fete, happening on Saturday, October 8th at Miami Dade County Fair & Expo Center, located at 10901 Coral Way. The lineup includes Kes The Band, Patrice Roberts, Nadia Batson, Skinny Fabulous, Farmer Nappy, and that is just to name a few. Tickets are available on eventbrite.

After the 2022 Miami Carnival ends on Sunday, October 9th, the official after party – dubbed Endless Jam Miami Carnival – will begin!

Starting at 8pm on the night of the 9th to 3am the following day, soca lovers will be treated to live performances by Problem Child, Patrice Roberts, Ravi B, Ricardo Drue, Taller Dan, and that is just to name a few. In addition to the stage-show, some of the best Caribbean selectors will also be spinning all the trending soca tunes.

Location is: 590 NW 23rd Street in Miami, Florida. Tickets, which are going for $30-$50 USD, are available on eventbrite.

This Monday, September 5th, some of the biggest names in soca will converge at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate Machel Montano‘s 40th anniversary.

The lineup includes Patrice Roberts, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Lyrikal, Motto, Farmer Nappy, Skinny Fabulous, Super Blue, Lil Rick, Nadia Batson, Kerwin Du Bois, Problem Child, Lil Natty and Thunda. And the show starts at 7pm. Get tickets here.