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 at Douglas Park in Langley in July and then August. In 2026, however, it takes place in both Langley (but at a different park) and in Surrey. The Langley event takes place in September this time, but the new Surrey event happens on June 27th.

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:

Event Location | Carnavalito Plazas | Entertainment | Other Information

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 takes 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. One event takes place in June, and the other in September.

Carnavalito in Surrey

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

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

Carnavalito in Langley

In 2026 the Langley event happens later, on Sunday, September 6th. In previous years it took place at Douglas Park. This year, however, the event likely happens at Royal Coin Park, although exact details are to be confirmed.

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 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 and several drink vendors selling both beer and cocktails. Finally, the Artisan 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. Last year’s lineup included Los Grandes, Meni Axé Band, Rumba 7, Ruta Norte, Tambore, and many more.

The schedule for the Surrey event for this year is below. The 2026 lineup for the Langley event, however, has not yet been announced.

The following acts perform at Bear Creek Park 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

Visit the Carnavalito on the Road web page for the most up-to-date details.

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: