Carnival at the Museum is completely sold out. Tickets will not be sold at the door, and there is no waitlist.

Keep the spirit of Carnival alive beyond Labor Day weekend at the Museum’s Carnival Climate Fete, where Caribbean culture, climate leadership, and community resilience come together.

Through performances, culinary experiences, interactive programming on extreme weather, and conversations with scientists and community leaders, explore the connections between Caribbean traditions, biodiversity, and climate action. From the growing impact of sargassum on Caribbean coastlines to challenges facing island communities and New York City neighborhoods, the festival will examine how climate change is reshaping communities and inspire collective action toward a more sustainable future.

During the event, guests will have the opportunity to:

Explore the life, music, and cultural legacy of performer Machel Montano through excerpts from his new documentary—then join the artist himself for a Q&A!
Dance along to the latest dancehall, reggae, and soca beats spun by Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow
Vibe out to electrifying Afro-Latin hits by DJ Bembona
Attend Lightning Lectures in the Hall of the Universe from Caribbeans for Climate, highlighting critical climate issues
Join a panel conversation under the Blue Whale on the growing sargassum crisis, its impact on Caribbean communities, and paths toward a more equitable response
Connect with culture keepers and community storytellers preserving and sharing Caribbean traditions
Dance to the rhythms of Afro-Haitian and Dancehall with two 30-minute classes from Ailey Extension
Browse a pop-up marketplace featuring local makers—and more!

This program is in collaboration with I Am CaribBeing.

Carnival at the Museum: A Climate Fete