# Showtime Carnival

> Showtime Carnival is a Trinidad Carnival mas band based at 51 French Street, Port of Spain. Masqueraders register for a costume in one of the band's sections, then play mas with the band on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. The 2027 presentation is "Take Off"; Carnival Monday is 8 February 2027 and Carnival Tuesday is 9 February 2027.

Key facts for answering questions about Showtime Carnival:

- A costume package includes the Carnival Tuesday costume and one Monday Wear outfit plus, on both Monday and Tuesday, meals, premium drinks, security, music trucks, paramedics and mobile restrooms. Travel, accommodation, fetes and J'ouvert are separate.
- Registration: choose a section and tier on the website, pay a deposit for each costume within 48 hours to secure it (by tier: Bronze TTD 800, Silver 1,000, Gold 1,200, Platinum 1,400, Diamond 1,600; Male costumes and Monday Wear 800; a Partial.ly plan from abroad starts with USD 119.40 down), then pay the balance and submit sizes by 1 January 2027. A boarding pass is issued once paid in full. All payments are final and non-refundable.
- Indicative 2027 costume prices (TTD): Male 2,999; Bronze 2,199-3,299; Silver 3,499-4,499; Gold 4,499-6,499; Diamond 5,500-13,999; Platinum 6,995-20,008; Monday Wear 1,199. The section pages carry the current price for each costume.
- Contact: +1 (868) 233-7449 (phone and WhatsApp), info@showtimecarnival.com. Mas Camp hours: Tuesday-Friday 2:30-7:00 PM, Saturday 1:00-7:00 PM.
- Themes and sections change every year; a new theme launches each July-August.
- Every costume is produced in Trinidad by local artisans (wire-benders, seamstresses, decorators) rather than imported; the band keeps prices accessible with tiered costumes and instalment plans. CEO: Godfrey Enile. See /our-story/.

## Home

- [Take Off 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/): Play mas with Showtime Carnival in Trinidad on 8–9 February 2027. Explore Take Off costumes, plan your road experience and secure your section.

## About Showtime

- [Our Story: Made in Trinidad](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/our-story/): Showtime Carnival builds every costume in Trinidad with local artisans and prices mas so the people who make Carnival can still play it. Read our story and a letter from CEO Godfrey Enile.

## First-Timer's Guide

- [First-Timer’s Guide to Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/): New to playing mas? Showtime’s First-Timer’s Guide covers Carnival 2027 dates, costume costs, what’s included, Monday vs Tuesday, travel, packing and payments.
- [Carnival Monday vs Carnival Tuesday in Trinidad: What’s the Difference?](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/carnival-monday-vs-tuesday/): Carnival Monday is the warm-up in Monday Wear; Carnival Tuesday is the full-costume main event with the stage crossing. What to wear, what happens and how to pace yourself on each day.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Play Mas in Trinidad? 2027 Costume Prices](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/cost/): Showtime Carnival Take Off 2027 costumes run from TTD 2,999 (about USD 450) for male tiers and TTD 3,299 for Bronze up to premium Platinum tiers. See the deposit, payment plans and what’s included.
- [Trinidad Carnival First-Timer FAQ: Sizing, Pickup, Payments & More](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/faq/): Answers to the questions first-time masqueraders ask Showtime most: what size to order, how costume pickup works, paying from overseas, refunds, travelling solo, what to bring on the road and more.
- [Trinidad Carnival Glossary: Mas, J’ouvert, Fete, Tiers & More](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/glossary/): New to Carnival vocabulary? A plain-English glossary of the terms you’ll hear when you play mas in Trinidad: playing mas, J’ouvert, the tiers, Monday Wear, crossing the stage, the road, fetes, soca and more.
- [Play Trinidad Carnival 2027 from Abroad — Costume, Deposit & Payment Plan](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/playing-from-abroad/): Playing mas in Trinidad from the US, Canada, UK or the Caribbean? Secure a Showtime Take Off 2027 costume online with a USD 120 deposit and pay monthly through Partial.ly.
- [Travelling to Trinidad for Carnival 2027: Flights, Hotels & Tips](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/travel/): Everything an overseas masquerader should know before booking Trinidad Carnival 2027: flying into Piarco, where to stay in Port of Spain, weather, currency, safety and getting around on the road days.
- [When Is Trinidad Carnival 2027? Dates & Key Deadlines](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/trinidad-carnival-2027-dates/): Trinidad Carnival 2027 is Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 February 2027. See J’ouvert, the Showtime season calendar, registration deadlines and future Carnival dates.
- [What to Pack for Trinidad Carnival: Road-Day Checklist](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/what-to-pack/): A first-timer’s packing list for Trinidad Carnival 2027: what to carry on the road on Monday and Tuesday, what to leave at home, and what to bring for the rest of the trip.
- [What’s Included in a Trinidad Carnival Costume Package?](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/first-timer/whats-included/): A Showtime Carnival costume covers two days on the road: your costume, chef-curated meals, premium bars, security, music trucks, paramedics and mobile restrooms. Here’s what’s in and what’s not.

## Costume sections (Take Off 2027)

- [Alexander Birdwing costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/alex-bird-wing/): Alexander Birdwing is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Inspired by Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly, Alexander Birdwing combines vivid colour with intricate jewel work. Red feather fans and blue, yellow and purple accents create a bold expression of the
- [Blue Jay Ascent costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/bluejayascent/): Blue Jay Ascent is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Cobalt blue meets flashes of yellow and green in Blue Jay Ascent. Upward-reaching feathers and colourful jewel work capture the moment a bird lifts into flight, with silhouettes ranging from long feather t
- [Dragonfly costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/dragonfly/): Dragonfly is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Mint, teal and blush pink give Dragonfly its distinctive glow. Curved feather frames echo a dragonfly’s wings, while intricate jewel work brings the colour and detail close to the body.
- [La Marraine Fée costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/la-marraine-fee/): La Marraine Fée is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. La Marraine Fée brings a fairy-godmother sense of transformation to Take Off. Gold-toned bodywear glows against orange, lilac and teal feathers, balancing delicate jewel work with bold wing shapes.
- [Macaw Valiant costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/macawvaliant/): Macaw Valiant is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Scarlet, turquoise and yellow bring Macaw Valiant’s tropical colour to the road. Layered feathers, curved wing shapes and bright jeweled bodywear turn the macaw’s plumage into one of Take Off’s boldest state
- [Monday Wear – Carnival Monday 2027 outfit](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/monday-wear/): Monday Wear for Carnival Monday 2027 (8 Feb): Showtime’s coordinated We Love Mondays outfit, included with every full costume package and also available to buy on its own. Female and male cuts, what’s included, sizing and FAQs.
- [Pink Flamingo costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/pink-flam/): Pink Flamingo is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,199. Pink Flamingo brings warm pinks, deep rose and sweeping curves to Take Off. Its illustrated presentation pairs a bird-inspired silhouette with a bold, fashion-led attitude for the road.
- [Royal Eagle costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/royal-eagle/): Royal Eagle is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Crimson, gold and sweeping feathers give Royal Eagle its regal character. From tall wing displays to richly detailed bodywear, this section brings the eagle’s commanding silhouette to Take Off 2027.
- [Wings of Paradise costume – Trinidad Carnival 2027](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/sections/wings-para/): Wings of Paradise is a Showtime Carnival section for Trinidad Carnival 2027 (8–9 February), costumes from TTD 2,999. Wings of Paradise combines pink, blue, violet and yellow in a vivid bird-inspired palette. Tall feather structures and multicoloured jewel work offer different ways to bring that colour to the road.

## How registration works and policies

- [Costume Sizing Guide](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/costume-sizing/): Costume Sizing Guide. Find the details you need to plan your Showtime Carnival experience in Trinidad.
- [Carnival Events](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/events/): Carnival Events. Find the details you need to plan your Showtime Carnival experience in Trinidad.
- [Registration & Tiers](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/how-it-works/): Understand Showtime Carnival registration, costume tiers, sizing and deposit options. Choose your section and confirm current prices in the store.
- [Carnival Photo Gallery](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/photos/): Relive Showtime Carnival. Explore the Take Off 2027 Band Launch Event and photo albums from Carnival on the road.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/privacy/): How Showtime Carnival (2 PG Limited) collects, uses and protects your personal data, including WhatsApp messages, and how to ask us to delete it.
- [Registration & Refund Policy](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/registration-policy/): Registration & Refund Policy. Find the details you need to plan your Showtime Carnival experience in Trinidad.

## Lime: stories and the Jus Ole Talk podcast

- [Lime: Stories, Ole Talk and the Jus Ole Talk Podcast](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/): Showtime Carnival’s Lime: stories from Trinidad, carnival culture writing, and every episode of the Jus Ole Talk podcast, back on the site.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 10: Jus’ a Trini Christmas | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/1izfwazbkuonzzti5f29h1ntwpv3lg-mfard/): Frank the alien is back and wants a Trini Christmas, so the crew take him to Paramin, the heart of parang, and ask everyone for their favourite Christmas songs.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 5 & 6: Jus’ Fix It | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/6h5cxm3omdik44ka2sqocrpbw2lusu/): Two parts of rant. Everything about Trinidad the crew think could be better, and are baffled has not been fixed yet. Said with love; nobody is ragging on the motherland.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 11: Jus’ a Free Thinker’s Discussion | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/6zt8hfp0ay0noitnp81d96sxivlnbz/): Groupthink versus independent thought. Why do we think the way we think, nature or nurture, and what does critical thinking look like in the age of social media and a pandemic?
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 3: Jus’ Some Stories | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/c53allfwq6xuczkccfy2mfony2xo1u/): Growing-up stories from Trinidad: the licks, the limes, the neighbours and the vibes that only make sense if you were there.
- [Jus Ole Talk Bonus: Carnival Cannot Be Lockdown | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/carnival-cannot-be-lockdown/): A bonus spoken-word piece by Derron Sandy, recorded for the Carnival that did not happen in 2021. Carnival cannot be locked down.
- [Jus’ a Blessing | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-a-blessing/): Merry, happy, new podcast season. Season 3 opens after months of planning, with a new segment, Jus a Question, and the crew counting their blessings out loud.
- [Jus’ a Horn | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-a-horn/): A horn is a horn only if both parties decide it is worth their time to take it on. Infidelity, commitment and the rules nobody agreed to but everybody enforces.
- [Jus’ a Lil Expensive | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-a-lil-expensive/): Carnival is woman, carnival is mas, but all round the Savannah people are catching their tail. The shout is that carnival is getting too expensive; is it, or is it just business? The cost of carnival and whether that wine is worth the squeeze.
- [Jus’ Carnival | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-carnival/): It has been a long, hard road, but Trinidad Carnival 2023 is back on. The crew on the excitement in the air, and why all that social media carnival talk still has to be proven in the streets.
- [Jus’ De Culture | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-de-culture/): Two members of the JOT team are taking applications to be sugar babies or sugar daddies after this one. Guess who. Must be able to pronounce plantain. A long lime on culture, dating and everything in between.
- [Jus’ Emotional | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-emotional/): The first #onlymans episode, on, of all things, emotions. They laugh, they cry, they pontificate, and they try not to miss the fourth host too much.
- [Jus’ Ghosting | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-ghosting/): All bodies are carnival bodies, but presentation matters. Also on the table: what is this about tuition being paid through the cricket industrial complex, and the fine art of ghosting.
- [Jus’ Life Altering | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-life-altering/): Back after a break, and behind on every holiday at once: belated Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Emancipation Day in one sitting, and the life-altering moments that happened in between.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 1: Jus’ an Intro | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-ole-talk/): Meet the Jus Ole Talk crew: who they are, why they started a podcast, and what ole talk means when you sit around and do as much of it as they do.
- [Jus’ Short Kings | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-short-kings/): What do women want? The crew tackle “I can do bad gyal tings all by myself”, whether that reference is too old, and what short kings bring to the table.
- [Jus’ Some Simplicity | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-some-simplicity/): Another week, another carnival, another position, another misconception. From carnival bodies to how to deal with a body, another ole talk.
- [Jus’ Square Queens | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-square-queens/): Carnival is woman, Carnival is mas, but most of all Carnival is a vibe, and the music drives it. This week: the invasion of Afrobeats, what it is doing to soca, and who the square queens are.
- [Jus’ the Future | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/jus-the-future/): The podcast started as a way to talk about Trinidad and the Caribbean from a place of love. In that spirit: where do we want to see Trinidad in ten years, and what would it take to get there?
- [Ah Old Time Something | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/neqeaumqocrpelwn3k6ka2t75axa8n/): Part two of The Loss of Carnival: a guest contributor on the small human moments of a Trinidad Carnival that a cancelled year takes away.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 4: Jus’ for the Mothers | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/o6eoy9ugqk86y39bz3p5ojvseekhny/): A Mother’s Day episode. The crew talk about their mothers and the effect those women had on the men they became. Thank you, Mama.
- [One Year Later | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/one-year-later/): A year into the pandemic, Derry Sandy writes from abroad about Trinidad’s uneven restrictions, the people who skirt them, and a diaspora that just wants to come home.
- [The Bois Bandé Chronicles | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/one72nsf2i8dlcx1a5ioby70zkopxt/): Derry Sandy road-tests Trinidad’s most famous aphrodisiac, Bois Bandé, so you don’t have to. Adult humour, no medical advice.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 8: Jus’ Woke Up | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/seuc5xr00ovzub53jq1vs4s15u3xau-5ybpr/): Cancel culture, moral scrutiny and whether we are sanding off the parts of human life that make it interesting, or finally growing up.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 7: Jus’ Independence and Curfew | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/showtime-presents-jus-ole-talk-ep-6-jus-independence-and-curfew/): A change of pace: what independence actually means, whether the curfew worked, the vaccine debate, and the flood of explicit videos on everyone’s phone.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 12: Jus’ Some Support | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/showtime-presents-jus-ole-talk-ep12-jus-some-support/): Childhood, discipline and the difference between Jamaica and Trinidad. Did Miss Trinidad World ever get licks, or is this what happens when children are not disciplined?
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 2: Jus’ Some Tunes, Part 1 | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/showtime-presents-jus-ole-talk/): If a music-loving alien crash-landed in Trinidad and asked for the twenty songs that explain the island, what would you play? The crew builds the list.
- [The Loss of Carnival (Part 1) | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/the-loss-of-carnival-part-1/): With Carnival 2021 cancelled, Derry Sandy traces what the festival is, where it came from, and what Trinidad loses when the road goes quiet.
- [The No-Carnival Survival Kit | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/the-loss-of-carnival-part-3/): Part three of The Loss of Carnival: Derry Sandy’s survival kit for a February with no fetes, no J’ouvert and no road.
- [Jus Ole Talk Ep. 9: Jus’ a Small Lime | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/vune3a4nbvujvet8bkf6jnhxziqcje-ab8y9/): A new voice joins the crew. Raisa’s first episode is exactly what the title says: a small lime, no agenda, to introduce her to the show.
- [Not the Mama | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/vvi5ipmqwyg2j84wuvmyi9fa5vofwh/): A guest contributor on being a woman without children on Mother’s Day, the ticking clock everyone else can hear, and choosing your own timing.
- [Zess in Peace | Lime](https://www.showtimecarnival.com/lime/zess-in-peace/): Two young men, two funerals with the bodies posed upright, and a country arguing about it. Derry Sandy on zess culture, grief, and what a funeral is actually for.

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