Carnavalito in Langley

Hosted by the same organization as Vancouver’s Carnaval del Sol, Carnavalito on the Road event is a newer Latin festival in both Langley and Surrey.

The event is a travelling version of Carnaval del Sol, which is Vancouver’s massive Latin festival in July. Carnavalito on the Road celebrates Latin American culture with music, dance, food, vendors and family-friendly activities.

Carnavalito on the Road celebrates its third year in 2026. In its first two years it took place in Langley in July and then August. In 2026, however, it took place in Surrey on June 27th, and it’s happening again in Langley on September 6th.

Keep reading below for information about both events. For the event’s official website, visit latincouver.ca.

This article includes the following information about Carnavalito on the Road:

Location | Carnavalito Plazas | Entertainment | Carnavalito Video | Other Info

Carnavalito on the Road

The Carnavalito on the Road is a free, one-day celebration of Latin culture. Carnavalito means “little carnival” in Spanish. The event is named after the Carnaval del Sol festival in July, an offshoot of the festival.

Carnavalito on the Road returns in 2026 with events in two cities. One already took place in Surrey, and the other is in Langley.

Douglas Park Stage — Carnavalito at Douglas Park

Where is the Carnavalito?

Carnavalito on the Road takes place in two cities this year. Details about both locations are below.

Carnavalito in Surrey

The Surrey event took place first, on Saturday, June 27th. Festivities ran from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Bear Creek Park. The park’s address is 13750 88 Avenue in Surrey.

The event featured Latin music, dancing, food, vendors and family-friendly cultural activities. There was also a Main Stage, a Family & Kids Plaza, and a Beer Plaza for adults.

Carnavalito in Langley

In 2026 the Langley event happens again later too, on Sunday, September 6th. The same as in previous years, this edition of the event takes place at Douglas Park in Langley City. It too features live music, dancing, food and opportunities to connect with Latin culture.

The Carnavalito Plazas

Similar to Carnaval del Sol in Vancouver in the summer, Carnavalito’s event grounds consist of various plazas. There aren’t as many of them as there are at Carnaval del Sol, but there are usually still around half a dozen or so to explore.

The biggest areas at the event are the Main Plaza and the Kids Plaza. They feature music, dancing and other fun activities. The Food Plaza and Beer Plaza are the places to go for refreshments. There are various food vendors and several drink vendors selling both beer and cocktails. Finally, the Arts & Crafts Plaza features a Latin market and opportunities to experience art and culture.

Visit the Carnavalito on the Road website for full details about the event.

Carnavalito Event in Langley — Vendor Stall at Carnavalito in Langley

Carnavalito Entertainment

There is plenty of live entertainment to enjoy throughout Carnavalito.

The schedules from both the Surrey and Langley events is below.

2026 Surrey Entertainment Schedule

The following is the performance schedule for the event at Bear Creek Park in Surrey in 2026:

12:00 pm – DJ Yo soy Gera
1:45 pm – Zumba Class
4:00 pm – Rumba 7
6:00 pm – DJ Yo soy Gera

2026 Langley Entertainment Schedule

The following acts perform on the Main Stage at the event at Douglas Park in Langley in 2026:

12:10 pm – Zumba Class with Arjani
1:10 pm – Sarañusta Dance
1:30 pm – Bolivian Roots
1:50 pm – Ritmo y Sabor
2:35 pm – TBC
3:00 pm – DJ Kemo
3:30 pm – 9/12 band
4:15 pm – The Jaivas
5:20 pm – DJ Kemo
5:55 pm – Okesta Tabasko
6:35 pm – DJ Kemo
7:00 pm – Sonora Kings
8:00 pm – DJ Kemo

In addition to the above, in the Kids’ Plaza at the Langley event in 2026 there is the following entertainment in 2026:

12:00 pm – Music
1:00 pm – Hola Javi
1:20 pm – Zumba Class for Kids
1:55 pm – Hola Javi
2:40 pm – Sarañusta Puppet show
3:00 pm – Magician Show
3:30 pm – Zumba Class for Kids
4:00 pm – Magician Show
4:40 pm – Zumba Class for Kids

Visit the Carnavalito on the Road website for full details about the event.

Carnavalito Video

To give you an idea of what to expect at the event, see the following video. It shows scenes of Carnavalito in 2025. Some of the groups you’ll see performing are Baila Con Abi, Vivo Mexico and the Meni Axe Band.

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: