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From South Florida to the islands and beyond, explore music and Carnival through this Kool Breeze Radio guide. Start with the sound you love, then go directly to the organizer for current details.
THE KOOL BREEZE FESTIVAL GUIDE
Looking for reggae concerts near the Treasure Coast? Begin with Florida. For soca, steelpan and mas, explore the Carnival destinations below. This is a selection of festivals to discover, not a complete calendar or a ranking.
Sources checked September 18, 2026. Dates, venues and lineups can change; confirm the current edition on each official website. These editorial listings do not imply a sponsorship or ticketing partnership.
Florida & across the United States
Reggae festivals & concerts
Reggae Rise Up connects reggae fans through a festival series and concert calendar. Florida listeners can explore the St. Petersburg festival, while the organizer also lists events in other U.S. destinations.
Plan your visit: Choose the specific city and edition before checking the lineup. A Reggae Rise Up festival and a concert on its calendar may have different venues and admission rules.
Official organizerBoca Raton, South Florida
Reggae & crossover music
Holidaze Fest appears on the Reggae Rise Up concert calendar at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton. It gives Treasure Coast listeners another South Florida event to explore without confusing it with the St. Petersburg festival.
Plan your visit: Find Holidaze Fest by name on the organizer’s calendar, then check that edition’s performers, daily schedule and venue information.
Official organizerSouth Florida, United States
Soca, steelpan & mas
Miami Carnival brings Caribbean culture to South Florida through Junior Carnival, steelpan, J’ouvert and a costumed parade and concert. The celebration includes different events, so your choice depends on whether you want music, mas or a family outing.
Plan your visit: Check the organizer’s event-by-event schedule. Parade participation, J’ouvert and spectator admission are different experiences.
Official organizerJamaica
Jamaican music festival
Reggae Sumfest is a Jamaican festival to follow when exploring the island’s live music scene. Use the official site for the announced edition rather than relying on an old poster or an earlier venue listing.
Plan your visit: Confirm the year, location and lineup directly with the organizer before making travel plans.
Official organizerGrenada, West Indies
Soca, calypso, Jab Jab & steelpan
Grenada’s Spicemas brings together J’ouvert, traditional and fancy mas, Soca Monarch, Panorama and Monday Night Mas. Its music and street traditions offer several ways to experience Grenadian Carnival beyond a single concert.
Plan your visit: The Spicemas Corporation lists official activities separately from private events. Check which organizer is responsible for the activity you choose.
Official organizerTrinidad and Tobago
Soca, calypso, steelpan & mas
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival connects music, costume and performance across a wider season of cultural events. The National Carnival Commission provides official calendars, parade information and resources about the traditions behind the celebration.
Plan your visit: Start with the official calendar, then confirm arrangements with the relevant band or event organizer. A fete and a parade experience require different planning.
Official organizerToronto, Canada
Caribbean carnival culture
Toronto Caribbean Carnival gives listeners a Canadian destination for Caribbean celebration. Its official website is the starting point for the current festival program, participation information and event announcements.
Plan your visit: Use current organizer information for parade access and individual activities; avoid carrying dates or entry details over from a previous year.
Official organizerBenicàssim, Spain
Reggae, dub, dancehall & culture
Rototom Sunsplash combines reggae performances with dancehall, dub, cultural discussion and activities for different generations. Its Spanish setting connects Caribbean-rooted music with an international festival audience.
Plan your visit: Review the organizer’s venue, camping, transport and family information alongside the music program when planning a visit.
Official organizerBetween festivals, listen to Kool Breeze WBSI-LP 99.3 FM for reggae, soca, calypso and community voices. Discover local notices or send us an event for review.