Our picks for parties and nightlife stuff to do over the Toronto Carnival Weekend

Enjoy and Party Responsibly :)

August 3rd- HAUNTED ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE by D’ BANDIT

Brought to you by D’ Bandit, this all-inclusive cruise features Soca and Top 40 hits worldwide. Tickets include food and drinks.

Boarding starts at 12:00 pm, the boat departs at 1:00 pm, and docks at 5:00 pm.

Where: Enterprise 2000, 176 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON

When: August 3rd, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd – Welcome to Toronto Caribana Jump Off by Aaron CJ Hastings

Hosted by Aaron CJ Hastings, this annual jump-off Caribana event has sold out ten years in a row. This event features the best hip-hop, Rnb, Reggae, Trap, and Afro beats sounds in the energetic Juliet Night Club.

Where: Juliet NightClub, 510 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4

When: August 3rd, 10:00 pm – 3: 00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd- SOCA SLEEPOVER – The Carnival Lullaby by DJ BuzzB

Soca Sleep Over is a Soca-filled event at the heart of Brampton. This event features top local and International DJs and MCs. Tickets will include breakfast.

Where: Mystic Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge, 50 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, Ontario

When: August 3rd, 11:00 pm – 4:00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd – MUDDY UP

MUDDY UP brings Canada’s inaugural mud, cocoa, and chocolate jouvert fete! This outdoor 12-hour event features live entertainment from the best Caribbean Toronto DJs, artists, MCs, and dancers

Where: 1 Derry Road East, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Z8

When: August 3rd, 4:00 pm – 4.00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Jouvert/Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd- 4Play On The Lake: CAN VS USA by Toronto Caribana Carnival

4Play on the Lake is a boat-cruise party featuring live entertainment, music, exotic dancers, and more! 

Boarding starts at 9:00 pm, the boat departs at 10:00 pm, and docks at 2:00 am.

Where: Aurora Borealis, 333 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto

When: August 3rd, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd- Dancehall Invasion On The Lake by Toronto Caribana Carnival

Dancehall Invasion is an all-white-themed boat-cruise party. This boat cruise features the best Canadian and American DJs bringing a unique musical experience through Reggae and Dancehall. 

Boarding starts at 8:30 pm, the boat departs at 9:30 pm, and docks at 2:00 am.

Where: Jubilee Queen Cruises, 539 Queens Quay West, Old Toronto, Toronto,

When: August 3rd, 8:30 pm – 1:30 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd- The Ultimate Caribana Jump Off | Caribana Thursday by Toronto Caribana Carnival

The Ultimate Caribana Jump Off brings the best soca, reggae, dancehall, and afro beats vibes to King St. This event features an All-Star DJ lineup! This event takes place at the Empire Supper Club.

Where: 220 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

When: August 3rd, 10:30 pm – 3:00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd – Welcome To Toronto Carnival Boat Ride by CarnivalTOEvents

CarnivalTOEvents host this boat-cruise party, featuring live entertainment, music, and more! 

Boarding starts at 7:30 pm, the boat departs at 8:00 pm and docks at 12:30 am

Where: Empress of Canada, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

When: August 3rd, 7:30 pm – 12:30 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Boat Cruise/Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd – Cruise Control – Carnival Thursday (Boat Ride) by Island Vibez Promo

Cruise Control is a boat-themed party featuring the best Toronto DJs providing heat via dancehall, soca, hip hop, afrobeats, and old-school jamz. This event takes place on the luxurious Stella Borealis. 

Boarding starts at 8:30 pm and docks at 1:30 am.

Where: Stella Borealis, 176 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4

When: August 3rd, 8:30 pm – 1:30 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Boat Cruise/Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd – Soca X Friends Caribana Thursday by Mr Standfield

Join friends and people worldwide in this global linkup celebrating Caribbean culture, dancehall, reggae, and good vibes at the Revival.

Where: Revival Bar & Event Venue, 783 College Street, Toronto

When: August 3rd, 10:00 pm – 3:00 am

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Grab your tickets here.

August 3rd- Soca or Die – Carnival Thursday by Dr Jay

In collaboration with Spotify, Frequency, and The Toronto Caribbean Festival, Dr Jay takes over the renowned Cabana Pool Bar on Carnival Thursday with soca jamz and good vibes.

Where: Cabana Pool Bar, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

When: August 3rd, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crowd Type: Young Professionals and Mature

Event Type: Party

Admission: Paid. Sold Out

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