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Barbados is rich in cultural diversity, and hosts many festivals throughout the year. 

The Barbados Cropover Festival is the largest and most popular festival in Barbados. This event officially begins in June or July and runs for six weeks with the climax being the "Grand Kadooment" parade which always falls on the first Monday in August.

Festivals in Barbados run throughout the year and featured events include: agricultural, film, broadway and musical performances ranging from Jazz to Reggae, arts and crafts, sporting events, gospel and the creative arts. 

View our directory of Barbados Festivals below or browse the Barbados Events Calendar for details and scheduled events for each festival in Barbados.


Barbados Festivals

January:
» Barbados Jazz Festival
» Barbados Windfest
» Cool Jazz

February:
» Holetown Festival
» Agrofest

March:
» Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival
» Holder's Season

April:
» Oistins Fish Festival
» Bridgetown Film Festival

» Barbados Reggae Festival 2009

May:
» Celtic Festival
» Barbados Gospelfest
» The Barbados Rally Carnival

June:
» Barbados Cropover Festival

July:
» Barbados Cropover Festival
» Barbados Hockey Federation Banks Hockey Festival

August:
» Barbados Cropover Festival 

September - November:
» National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA)

October:
» Taste of Barbados Festival
» Blowin in the Windies Youth Jazz Festival
» National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA)
» Barbados National Surfing Championships

Blowing In De 'Windies - "Youth Jazz Festival" in Barbados

November:
» National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA)
» Virgin Atlantic Music Festival Barbados
» Independence Pro Surfing Championships and Banks Pro Long Board Classic at Soup Bowl

December:
» TBD