Barbados hosts lively cultural, culinary, and music festivals year-round, from the famous Crop Over Festival in July–August to the Oistins Fish Festival at Easter. Visitors can enjoy food, rum, music, sporting events, and heritage celebrations throughout the year.
Barbados Calendar of Major Events
| Month | Event | Highlights | Location |
| January | Barbados Sailing Week | Yacht races, regattas, beach parties | Bridgetown & West Coast |
| February | Holetown Festival | Street parades, folk music, heritage shows | Holetown, St. James |
| March/April (Easter) | Oistins Fish Festival | Seafood feasts, fishing contests, live music | Oistins, Christ Church |
| May | Barbados Reggae Festival | International reggae artists, concerts, beach parties | Various locations, Island-wide |
| July–August | Crop Over Festival | Costumed parades, soca music, Grand Kadooment | Bridgetown & nationwide |
| October | Barbados Food & Rum Festival | Culinary showcases, rum tastings, celebrity chefs | Bridgetown & island-wide |
| November | Run Barbados Marathon | Road races, half-marathon, festive village atmosphere | Bridgetown & East Coast |
| December | Christmas in the Square | Carol singing, craft fairs, holiday lights | Independence Square, Bridgetown |
There is a number of exciting Barbados events that take place around the island each month… These events really add to the growing list of things to do in Barbados not only for the locals but also for the hundreds of visitors who travel to the island to enjoy our wonderful hospitality.
The events range from public holidays, festivals and other cultural celebrations… Most of these events are listed other places whether online or in magazines however we have listed them here as an added convenience to you. We’ve tried to list all of the events that take place.
If you know of an event that has not been listed here we encourage you to submit it to the Barbados Events Calendar.
How to Use This Events Calendar
- Click the event name for full details (each event has its own dedicated page).
- Bookmark this page for annual updates — event dates are refreshed every year.
- Plan your trip around a festival that matches your interests (music, food, sport, or culture).
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Insider Tip
Popular events like Crop Over and the Food & Rum Festival often sell out tours, accommodations, and tickets quickly. Book early to secure the best deals.
Barbados Events Calendar By Month
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The Barbados Events Calendar for January consist of a number of exciting activities these include New Years Day – Public Holiday, Jazz festivals, Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah and much more.
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The Barbados Events calendar for February feature a wide and varied selection which include Polo, Barbados National Trust- Open Houses, Golf, BHS – Open Gardens and Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah,
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March Events include Polo, Horse Racing – Sandy Lane Gold Cup, Barbados National Trust – Open Houses, Holders Opera Festival, Golf, Hike Barbados and much more.
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The calendar of Barbados events for April include Polo, Golf, Good Friday – Public Holiday, Easter Monday – Public Holiday, Heroes Day – Public Holiday, Oistin’s Fish Festival, Barbados Reggae Festival, Horse Racing.
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The Barbados Events in May include Labour Day, Whit Monday – Public Holiday, Horse Racing, , Music Festival – Gospelfest, Masters Football, Trade Show – Bmex Trade Show and more
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The calendar of Barbados events in June include Sol Rally Barbados, Horse racing – Garrison Savannah, Golf, Museum – Exhibition and Hike Barbados.
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Barbados Events in July include Pan Pun de Sand, Pic-O-de-Crop Semi Finals, Junior Kadooment, Foreday Morning Jam, Party Monarch Finals, Horse Racing, Sir Garfield Sobers Schools, cricket tournament.
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August calendar of events include Emancipation Day – Public Holiday, Grand Kadooment, Motor Racing, Horse racing-United Insurance Derby, and the Banks Hockey Festivals.
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The events Calendar for September feature Horse racing at the Garrison Savannah, Museum Exhibition, and CPL cricket at Kensington Oval.
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The Barbados events calendar for October feature Golf, The Barbados Festival of Speed, Barbados Museum Exhibition and Hike Barbados.
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November Events in Barbados include the Independence Lighting Ceremony, N.I.F.C.A Finals, Nation Fun Walk, Public Holiday-Independence Day. and the national surfing championships.
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The events in December include the Run Barbados International Marathon and 10k Series, Barbados Police Band – Christmas Concert, Christmas In Queens Park and Boxing Day Horse Racing
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