Pan in the Park Panorama Showcase at Pacific Park
September 12th, 2026
Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Caribbean culture at Pan in the Park: Steel Pan Showcase. Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with steel pan music, Caribbean cuisine, local craft vendors, and family-friendly fun in the heart of Central Square.
The showcase will feature exciting performances by steel bands from across Greater Boston and New England, including the Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, Tempo International Steel Orchestra, and other talented groups. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate community, culture, and the joyful rhythm of the Caribbean.
Presented by Cambridge Carnival International in collaboration with Tempo International Rhythm and Steel, and sponsored by Mass Audubon, Cambridge Arts, Cambridge Community Foundation, Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra, and The Williams Agency.
Carnival Jamboree at Lafayette Square
September 9th, 2026
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for Cambridge Jamboree at Lafayette Square —a steel pan festival celebrating Caribbean culture and community. Experience the powerful rhythms of steel pan music and enjoy an afternoon of live performance. Tempo International Steel Orchestra, Dj and dancing
Pan in the Park at Magazine Beach
August 21st, 2026
PAN IN THE PARK SERIES
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Friday, August 21, 2026, for Pan in the Park at Magazine Beach— a celebration of Caribbean culture and community. Experience the powerful rhythms of steel pan music and enjoy an afternoon of live performances, DJ's, dancing and family friendly activities.
Pan in the Park is a series of traditional steel pan performances in various parks across the City of Cambridge presented by Cambridge Carnival International. This series of events is one of the highlights of Cambridge Carnival International’s Anniversary city-wide celebrations. Each event will showcase our organization’s Cambridge Youth Steel Orchestra (CYSO) & the folkloric tradition of pan music.
