The wait over! Butterfly Carnival returns on November 8-9 for Dubai’s biggest carnival weekend with breath-taking carnival parades, over 30 international artists & DJs across two mega stages, three sound systems, immersive carnival activations and mouth-watering food from around the world.

Get ready for an even bigger, brighter and more phenomenal carnival experience infused with the world’s greatest carnival celebrations from London’s Notting Hill ground-shaking sound systems to the hypnotic vibes of Caribbean Carnival, the massive energy of Jamaica’s largest festival, Dream Weekend to the spirit of Brazil’s Rio’s samba parades.

This year’s edition will see the transformation of Dubai Media City Amphitheatre into a pulsating global carnival village.

Lineup

Bringing unstoppable energy and pure carnival vibes to Butterfly Carnival 2025 are the confirmed artists:

Fireboy DML

Omah Lay

And this is just the beginning, with many more to be announced. This year’s carnival is set to be unforgettable.

Music

Afrobeats, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Reggaeton, Brazilian Funk, Amapiano, Hiphop & RnB and more

Event Highlights

• 30+ International Artists & DJs
• 2 Stages, 3 Sound Systems
• Carnival Parades
• International Dancers & Performers
• Exciting Carnival Activations
• 10+ Hand Picked Food trucks 

Get your tickets now and join the ultimate carnival experience this November!