Tobago’s Carnival embraces many of the Island’s traditions and although more laid back than the frenzied festivities in Trinidad it offers plenty of music, colour and revelry.  On this little Island in the run up to the climax on 7th and 8th March you’ll be part of the steel pan, masquerades and calypso. Steeped in culture you’ll also discover speech bands, whip wielding devils, bottle and spoon bands and African drumming.  A riot of fun and festivities!

The two day climax of pre-Lenten Carnival celebrations kick off between 4 and 5 am on Carnival Monday with J'Ouvert (French patois for opening of day). J'Ouvert revellers covered in mud, men dressed as women or costumed in nightgowns and waving chamber pots, party till daylight on the streets of Scarborough, Tobago's capital. From around noon on Carnival Monday to late Carnival Tuesday, Scarborough belongs to the revellers of masquerade bands - largely comprised of women in revealing feathered and sequined costumes.