STAMINA is a Queer Caribbean festival celebrating Caribbean music, food, and culture.

Out N Bad presents STAMINA 2026 — The Royal Era.

STAMINA isn’t just a weekend — it’s the Queer Caribbean experience. Three days of music, food, and culture across NYC, reigning over Labor Day Weekend — September 4–6, 2026.

This year, the crown calls. 👑

The Royal Era is a mythic celebration of Queer Caribbean royalty — where every fete becomes its own divine kingdom. From the call of the sea to the throne of gold to the battlefield of color, we honor our culture, our liberation, and our divine selves through music, movement, and freedom.

Three unforgettable days. One royal weekend.

This is our crown. This is our legacy.

Curated by Out N Bad — for us, by us.

Are you ready to reign?!

-- 3 DAYS • 4 EVENTS --

The Festival

Sept 4–6, 2026 | NYC

Three days of non-stop vibez, unforgettable experiences, and pure Queer Caribbean energy.

Friday, Sept 4th

👋🏾 LIME: The Arrival

Reggae & Wine Social

7pm-11pm | Saint James Libations

Ease into the weekend with drinks, games, and good food as you grab your wristband and link up with your fellow royals.

Saturday, Sept 5th

🛥️ DRIFT: The Tides of Poseidon

90s & 2000s Boat Party

Boards 12pm – Sails1pm-5pm | Cabana Yacht

A royal voyage under the sun. Two decks, endless throwbacks, and sweeping skyline views fit for kings, queens, and all in between.

👑 BLACKOUT: The House of Cleopatra

All Black & Gold Bashment Gala

11pm-4am | Littlefield

The crown jewel of the weekend. Step into the palace — all black, all gold, all bold, all energy. The night belongs to those who rule the dance floor.

Sunday, Sept 6th

🎨 COLORS: The Rebellion of Athena

Paint & Powder Fete

3pm-9pm | Parklife

The grand finale — paint, powder, and pure joy. Where our people rise in color, closing the weekend in full royal chaos and freedom.

-- PASSES & TICKETS --

Ready for a royally unruly weekend?!

Lock in your STAMINA experience — the royal treatment starts now.

🥵 Yardie Pass: All-Access

The ultimate STAMINA experience — every event, every moment, one legendary weekend. Includes:

Full Weekend Experience: Entry to all STAMINA events, Sept 4–6

Priority Entry: Skip the line at every event

Yardie Wristband: Official STAMINA all-access band

Exclusive Goodie Box: Limited edition STAMINA kit

😏 Roadie Pass: Saturday Only Access

Two events, one iconic day — a taste of the STAMINA experience. Includes:

Single-Day Experience: Entry to Saturday events only: DRIFT + BLACKOUT

Priority Entry: Skip the line at Saturday events

Roadie Wristband: Official Saturday access band

🎭 Per Bashment: Pay Per Event

Choose your own adventure — one fete at a time.

-- ABOUT OUT N BAD --

Out N Bad curates electrifying, empowering experiences that center Queer Caribbean people, music, cuisine, and culture.

Since 2022, we’ve been commanding dance floors across NYC and beyond with unapologetic Caribbean bashments — spinning strictly dancehall, soca, and pure Caribbean vibes — events that are as inclusive as they are fierce.

Whether you were born and raised in the Caribbean or just love the culture, welcome home.

Follow us on Instagram: @weoutandbad + @staminafestival

-- MORE TO COME --

Get all the deetz on our website.

Keep up with festival announcements — from selectas and hosts to performers and vendors — on our website: staminafestival.com.

-- IMPORTANT NOTES --

For Caribbean & QTBIPOC

STAMINA was intentionally created for our Caribbean and QTBIPOC community. Allies, please be mindful of the space you’re taking up, and only consider attending if accompanying a friend who identifies with this community.

Safe space

This is a safe space for all. Homophobia, transphobia, ableism, racism, fatphobia, misogyny, xenophobia, or any other form of hate will not be tolerated.

Anyone found disrespecting the space will be removed immediately with no re-entry.

Photography + Videography

Photos and videos will be taken throughout the weekend. By entering any event, you consent to being photographed or filmed and to the use of that media for promotional or archival purposes.

Age

All events are 21+.

Accessibility

Accessibility information and limited accommodations may be available and vary by event. For questions or requests, please email hey@staminafestival.com.

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