# Janelle Monáe and Bacardi Wondaween Festival partnership

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/janelle-mone-and-bacardi-wondaween-festival-partnership
> Updated: 2026-10-30T22:48:32.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Singer Janelle Monáe has partnered with Bacardi for the second consecutive year, with the rum brand serving as the official spirits partner for the Wondaween Festival: Creature Carnival. The event took place at the Santa Monica Pier on October 29.

As part of the collaboration, Monáe performed in a dramatic costume as “The Amazing Fish Boy,” characterized by a peach-pink shag wig, green-tinged facial prosthetics, and prosthetic hands. The partnership introduced the “Spookito,” a grenadine-infused Halloween-themed variation of the classic mojito, alongside other themed cocktails such as the Creature of the Night Lemonade and the Pina-Ghoul-Ada Spritz.

The festival featured musical sets from Shaun Ross, DJ Millie, and Nana Kwabena, and provided attendees with access to carnival food and pier rides.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Janelle Monáe hosts Wondaween Creature Carnival at Santa Monica Pier

Janelle Monáe hosted the Wondaween Creature Carnival at Santa Monica Pier on October 29, featuring a live performance in prosthetic makeup and a collaboration with Bacardi Rum.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/janelle-mone-showcases-creature-themed-halloween-style-1

### 2026-10-28: Janelle Monáe partners with Bacardi for Wondaween Festival

Janelle Monáe is partnering with Bacardi for her Wondaween Festival: Creature Carnival, held in Los Angeles on October 29, featuring a new seasonal cocktail.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/janelle-mone-showcases-creature-themed-halloween-style

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