Events
Sugar Mas 55 season: December 11, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Sugar Mas 55, the national carnival of St. Kitts and Nevis, runs from Friday December 11, 2026 to Saturday January 2, 2027 in Basseterre. Visit St. Kitts lists the same season window.
Updated October 15, 2026
Event details
Date: December 11, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Location: Basseterre, St. Kitts
Confirmed by the organisers
Sugar Mas blends pageants, calypso and soca competitions, J’ouvert, the Grand Parade and Last Lap. The National Carnival Committee published a revised Sugar Mas 55 calendar covering mid-December into early January.
Opening of Carnival Village is listed for Friday December 11, 2026. Private promoter events may run slightly before or after the official window — verify each fete on its own flyer.
Use this carnival's events for the main public days, and the news for Ultra, Luxe and other band-launch updates.
Common questions
When is Sugar Mas 55?
December 11, 2026 through January 2, 2027, according to Visit St. Kitts and National Carnival Committee coverage.
Where is Sugar Mas held?
Primarily in and around Basseterre, St. Kitts.
