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Dubai’s first Carnival Music Festival is finally here! Get ready for the vibrant atmosphere and high-energy carnival experience the city has been waiting for. Butterfly Carnival is bringing the best of London’s Notting Hill Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago’s beats, and the wild spirit of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival right to Dubai!

We’re taking over the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre and turning it into the coolest carnival music festival ever. Dance the day away and experience a rich diversity of music and culture on every stage, featuring exhilarating shows, live artist performances, and lots of good vibes. Plus, we’ve hand-picked food partners, bars, and stalls to complement your experience along with top-tier DJs spinning an incredible mix of:

  • Afrobeats
  • Dancehall
  • Reggae
  • Soca & Calypso
  • Reggaeton
  • Funk
  • Amapiano
  • Afrohouse
  • Hiphop & RnB
  • Plus Many More!
Phase 1 artist announced :
  • Beenie Man
  • Daliwonga
  • Heartless Crew
  • Focalistic
  • Kamo Mphela

More artists are getting announced so stay tuned! This is a ground-breaking event for the UAE, unlike anything you’ve seen or done before. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day at Butterfly Carnival. It’s more than a festival – it’s a celebration of global culture, music, and unity.

Grab your tickets today and join us at Butterfly Carnival for an unparalleled carnival experience in Dubai! 
Pre-order your authentic carnival feathered costumes at www.butterflycarnival.com/carnivalcostumes

Age Limit: 21+




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General Admission: • GA access (admits one person only) • Access to all stages
Brunch First Release : • GA access (admits one person only) • Access to all stages • 3hrs unlimited beverages (between 3-6pm) • 1x brunch food token
VIP: • Access to the Butterfly Carnival VIP terrace • Access to all stages • Chill out area • Fast-track festival entry & wristband accreditation • Dedicated VIP area with a private bar and faster service • Dedicated VIP food truck with easy access and faster service
VIP First Release : • Access to the Butterfly Carnival VIP terrace • Access to all stages • Chill out area • Fast-track festival entry & wristband accreditation • Dedicated VIP area with a private bar and faster service • Dedicated VIP food truck with easy access and faster service • Table service available with table bookings (whatsapp to book +971505805179) • Chance to win Backstage Experience with artists (automatically entered with VIP ticket purchase)
General Admission Early Bird : • GA access (admits one person only) • Access to all stages
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