Spring Carnival

Carnegie Mellon's Spring Carnival is three days of amusement park rides, adventures in booths, unhealthy snacks, buggy races, and more!

Join us April 9-11, 2026 as we celebrate over 100 years of fun, laughter, booth, buggy, and all things Tartan!

Carnegie Mellon's oldest tradition is a favorite of students, alumni, faculty, and staff!

Each year, Carnival is planned and executed by our own Spring Carnival Committee. We love what we do. Alumni Association provides us with access to our amazing alumni network and helps with scheduling, and the Activities Board puts on our big events, such as the concert and comedian. Buggy is held by Sweepstakes Committee. Carnival is the best time of the year for us. Come see what we’re talking about!

Carnival Theme 2026: Scotty's Playlist

Turn up the volume and feel the beat as we transform Midway into a vibrant world of music! From timeless classics to modern hits, join us on a journey through the sounds that shaped every era in history. Celebrate the rhythms, stories, and creativity that make up Scotty’s Playlist, your lifetime-access pass to the soundtrack of Spring Carnival 2026!

Carnegie Mellon’s Spring Carnival is funded in part by your student activities fee!