U.S. Virgin Islands Announces Star-Studded St. Thomas Carnival Lineup

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (April 18, 2023) – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals announces a star-studded line-up for St Thomas Carnival Village Nights performances.

Beginning on Monday, April 24^th, local and visiting carnival revelers can enjoy seven days of free nightly concerts in the festival village with international and local performers. Nightly entertainment commences at 7 pm and ends at 1 am.

Kicking off Village Nights on Monday is the King of Soca, Machel Montano, featuring Spectrum, Express Band and Shaw HP & Pascal. Additional nights include “Local Addikshun” featuring VI natives Adam O, Karnage and Pumpa and “All White Night” featuring dancehall sensation Shenseea.

Village nights will culminate with a special Hard Fete Glow Night featuring Bunji Garlan and Fay-Ann Lyons with special guests Lyrikal, Klimaxx Bans, and Grand Master’s.

USVI Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte, said “the Carnival Season in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most special times of the year for our destination as the festivals showcase the authentic culture and vibe of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visitors and Virgin Islanders alike can expect to be wowed as the Division of Festivals has an amazing week of festivities parties, pageants, and more planned.”

Here is a full calendar for St Thomas Village Nights Performances:

Monday April 24

Theme: Endless Wuk

• Express Band
• Spectrum
• Machel Montano
• Shaw Hp & Pascal

Tuesday April 25

Theme: Bang-A-Lang – Greek Night

Pupa Kelly Night of Honorary Dedication

• Pupa Kelly Tribute Band
• Cool Session Brass
• Jam Band

Wednesday April 26

Theme: Sofrito – Int’l Night

• Joyceline
• Frank Reyes
• VIBE
• Asa Banton/Triple Kay

Thursday April 27

Theme: Local Addikshun – Rep VI Flag

• Pumpa
• Monea, Bugz & Blind Earz
• Mic Love
• Adam O
• Karnage 

Friday April 28

Theme: Pure Vibes – All White Night

• Dezirae
• King Lion
• Shenseea
• Romaine Virgo

Saturday April 29 – Viya & Heineken

Theme: Hard Fete – Glow Night

• Klimaxx Band
• Lyrikal
• Bunji & FayAnn
• Grand Master’s
• Fireworks @ 9PM