The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) is hosting Carnival in the City today, Friday 7 November 2025, at the Brian Lara Promenade in Port of Spain. The event runs from 9 am to 6 pm and begins the 100-day countdown to the official proclamation of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival on 16 to 17 February 2026.
There will be workshops, exhibitions, and a mini concert featuring the Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra. Local vendors will offer food, drinks, and handmade crafts for sale.
A special Children’s Zone will be mounted, where students can join the Love Letter to Carnival project by writing what they love most about carnival. Their messages will form a mural that will be displayed at the Grand Stand, Queen’s Park Savannah, during carnival 2026 in February.
The evening concert starts at 4pm and features Swappi, Terri Lyons, Shal Marshall, Erphaan Alves and others.
Speaking at today’s event, NCC Chairman Peter M. Kanhai and Minister of Culture and Community Development, Honourable Michelle Benjamin, will officially launch the 100-day countdown to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2026. They aim to involve communities and build excitement as preparations for carnival continue.
