Hosted by the same organization as Vancouver’s Carnaval del Sol, Langley’s Carnavalito on the Road event is a newer Latin festival in the Fraser Valley.
This article includes the following information about Carnavalito on the Road:
Event Location | Carnavalito Plazas | Entertainment | Other Information
Carnavalito on the Road in Langley
The Carnavalito on the Road is a free, one-day celebration of Latin culture. Carnavalito means “little carnival” in Spanish. The event has this name because it’s an offshoot of the Carnaval del Sol festival in July.
In 2025 Carnavalito on the Road happened on Saturday, August 30th. It will likely happen around the same time in 2026. Exact details, however, are to be confirmed.
Where is the Carnavalito?
The festival takes place at Douglas Park in Langley. In past years it has started at 12:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm. There is public parking nearby as well as bus stops for those who prefer to take public transit.
Admission to the Carnavalito is by donation.
Visit the Carnavalito on the Road website for full details about this event.
The Carnavalito Plazas
Similar to Carnaval del Sol in Vancouver in the summer, the event grounds at Carnavalito are made up of various plazas. There aren’t as many of them as there are at Carnaval del Sol, but there are still around six to explore.
The biggest areas are the Main Plaza and the Family & Kids Plaza. They feature music, dancing and other fun activities. The She Latina Plaza is a vibrant space that empowers women. There are female business owners, creatives and other leaders to meet and listen to.
The Food Plaza and Beer Plaza are the places to go for refreshments. There are various food vendors as well as a number of drink vendors selling both beer and cocktails. Finally, the Artisan Plaza features a Latin market with the chance to see art and culture. Market vendors in 2025 included Thirteen Tesoros, Tisay Art Crafts, Mercadito Mexicano, Lexka B-Youx Author’s Jewelry, and others.
Carnavalito Entertainment
There is plenty of live entertainment to enjoy throughout Carnavalito. This past year’s lineup included Los Grandes, Meni Axé Band, Rumba 7, Ruta Norte, Tambore, and many more. Below was the 2025 live entertainment schedule. Visit the Carnavalito on the Road web page for the most up-to-date details.
Main Plaza Stage
The Carnavalito Main Plaza Stage at the Carnavalito on the Road in 2025 included the following performances (and the 2026 lineup will likely be comparable).
- 12:10 pm – Ruta Norte
- 1:15 pm – Grupo Maquilishuatl
- 1:30 pm – Baila Con Aby: Tropical
- 2:05 pm – Los Grandes
- 3:00 pm – Ceremony
- 3:30 pm – Frankie Hidalgo Y Sus Klave Kids
- 4:25 pm – Baila Con Abi: Latin Music
- 5:00 pm – Meni Axe Band
- 5:55 pm – Tee DJ
- 6:25 pm – Tambore
- 7:30 pm – Tee DJ
- 8:00 pm – Rumba 7
Other Information
Check out the Carnavalito on the Road web page to learn more.
See our article on the Latin American Experience series, or click on one of the following articles for information on other Latin events in the Lower Mainland:
- Carnaval del Sol
- Cinco de Mayo in Metro Vancouver
- Day of the Dead Latin Market
- Latin American Heritage Month
- Surrey Latin Festival
- Vancouver International Flamenco Festival
