Festivals in Barbados

Festivals

Season or date: July to early August

The largest carnival originating from slave-era harvest thanksgiving. The island goes wild with costume parades and calypso competitions.

Season or date: February

A celebration of history and culture commemorating the first settlement of 1627. Craft markets and roadside parades are popular.

Season or date: Weekend after Easter in April

A festival of fish dishes and sailing competitions held in the fishing town of Oistins.

Season or date: October

Enjoy food culture with chef demonstrations and rum distillery tours.

Season or date: November 30

Independence Day. Military parade and fireworks are held.

Season or date: April

Week-long outdoor reggae concert gathering famous artists.

Season or date: January

Music festival featuring world-class jazz musicians.

Season or date: August (day after Kadooment Day)

All-night market bustling with craft stalls and street food.

Season or date: First week of December

International marathon featuring a flat seaside course.

Season or date: January

International yacht race and Caribbean cruise event.