Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest moves inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater for the weather, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Free, with Farmer Nappy and Klass.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address. Details come from the City of Pompano Beach’s Caribbean Fest listing and its Oct. 5, 2026, announcement.

The fifth annual Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp), next to Community Park at 1801 NE 6th St. Admission is free. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department puts on the night of soca, kompa and reggae, with Caribbean food and island-made goods from local vendors.

Updated Oct. 17: “due to anticipated inclement weather,” the city moved the festival from the park lawn inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, next to Community Park. “The party is still on,” its listing said Saturday. The hours are unchanged.

Updated Oct. 16: the National Weather Service in Miami forecasts showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and night, with a 90% chance of rain and north wind gusts as high as 28 mph after dark. The city’s listing showed no change or rain notice on Friday.

Know before you go

  • When: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
  • Where: inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp), next to Community Park, 1801 NE 6th St.
  • Cost: free admission; food and merchandise for sale
  • Headliners: Farmer Nappy and Klass
  • Official page: parks.pompanobeachfl.gov
  • Who to call: Parks and Recreation, 954-786-4111

The 2026 lineup

The city’s listing and announcement name this year’s acts:

  • Farmer Nappy, the Trinidad and Tobago soca singer (headliner)
  • Klass, the Haitian kompa band (headliner)
  • Reggae Force (opening act)
  • Paul Anthony & the Reggae Souljahs (opening act)
  • DJ Mike Cooley, DJ and host, with host Tracy J.

The city has not published set times. Gates and music run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Food, vendors and what to expect

Local vendors sell Caribbean food, “from jerk chicken to sweet island treats,” along with island-inspired merchandise, crafts, art and jewelry, according to the city’s listing. Expect costumes and cultural showcases as well as the bands.

Getting there and parking

This year the festival is inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp), which sits beside Community Park at 1801 NE 6th St., the same park as the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center, 820 NE 18th Ave. The city has not posted parking, shuttle or road closure details for Caribbean Fest. Call Parks and Recreation at 954-786-4111 if you need accessible parking or drop-off. The free, on-demand Pompano Beach Circuit electric shuttle runs in parts of the city; see our getting around guide.

What to know

  • Rain: the city moved the festival inside The Amp for the weather and has not published a rain date. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Pompano Beach, issued Thursday, calls for showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and night, a 90% chance. Check the official listing or call 954-786-4111 before you go.
  • Pets, chairs and coolers: not covered on the city’s page; call 954-786-4111 before you bring them.
  • Vendors and sponsors: the listing carries the city’s vendor application and sponsor interest form for anyone who wants to sell or sponsor next year.

Past festivals

Year Date Headliners
2026 (fifth) Saturday, Oct. 17, 5 to 10 p.m. Farmer Nappy, Klass
2025 (fourth) Saturday, Oct. 18, 5 to 10 p.m. Rupee, T-Vice

The 2025 festival was hosted by Jody Ann Gray, with soca singer Rupee, known for “Tempted to Touch,” and Haitian kompa band T-Vice, according to the city’s 2025 announcement. Both recent festivals fell on the third Saturday of October at the same park; the city has announced each one in late September or early October.

What this means for you

  • Saturday, Oct. 17: free Caribbean Fest inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Plan your own ride; the city has not announced shuttles for this event.
  • More fall events are on our fall festivals page and things to do this month.

Related: Drone Show Extravaganza, Holiday Boat Parade and Jazz Fest Pompano Beach.

Frequently asked questions

When is Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest 2026?

The fifth annual Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Because of the weather forecast the city moved it inside the Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp), next to Community Park at 1801 NE 6th St.

Is Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest free?

Yes. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department lists it as a free, family-friendly festival. Food and goods from the vendors are for sale.

Who is performing at Pompano Beach Caribbean Fest 2026?

Soca artist Farmer Nappy and Haitian kompa band Klass headline, with Reggae Force and Paul Anthony & the Reggae Souljahs. DJ Mike Cooley is DJ and host.

When was Caribbean Fest last year?

The fourth annual festival was 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at the same park, with soca singer Rupee and kompa band T-Vice.