Golden Mas has quickly become one of the island’s most dazzling additions to the carnival landscape. This emerging celebration infuses traditional Grenadian creativity with modern flair, offering masqueraders an elevated mas experience that glitters—quite literally—from sunrise to sunset.

As excitement builds for Tobago Carnival 2025 (October 24-26), this week sees the lead-up events taking centre stage. Here’s a roundup of what to expect, what’s already happening, and how you can make the most of this week on the island.

This week (mid-October), we’re in the ramp-up phase. The energy is building. Preparations are in full swing: costume fittings, band promotions, event announcements, and logistical planning are all in motion. Here’s what’s happening and what you can get excited about:

Here's an update on what’s happening this week ahead of Tobago Carnival 2025 — what’s exciting, what to watch, and what to plan for if you’re heading over.