Barbados Events

Football fans shouldn't miss out on this chance to see footballing veterans like Roberto Di Matteo, Gianfranco Zola and Alan Shearer take to the field alongside the likes of Manchester United's Andrew Cole, Steve McManaman, Liverpool's Jason McAteer and Arsenal's Paul Merson. They'll be going head to head in the inaugural British Airways Football Legends six-a-side tournament at Kensington Oval. It's all in honour of charity, with the money raised going to National Sports Council Primary Schools Programme, in aid of sports in Caribbean schools.

Crop Over is Barbados' biggest festival. Dating back to the 1780s when the island was one of the biggest sugar producers in the world, the end of the sugar cane harvest was always celebrated with a big party, and the tradition continues today with added extravagance and flamboyance. The festival culminates with the ceremonial delivery of the last sugar canes of the harvest and the crowning of the carnival king and queen. Events continue for five weeks and revellers can expect a heavy mix of live music, dancing, carnivals, markets, cultural presentations and more.

Spanning four days, this culinary event brings together the very best in food, wine, rum and culture.

This annual festival brings together the best of world cinema and international film culture and provides a major showcase for the exhibition of the Caribbean, Latin America and worldwide independent film.

The Run Barbados festival takes place annually on the first weekend in December. The event comprises a 10k, a Half-Marathon, and a Marathon.

Visitors are given access into some of the island’s rich historic homes that usually remain closed to the general public. It occurs every Wednesday afternoon from 1430-1730.

Local, national and international jazz performers take to the stage for this annual event, which attracts music fans from all over the world. Concerts take place at various venues across the island, including Sunbury Plantation House and Farley Hill National Park.

The week-long celebrations marks the arrival of the first settlers at Holetown on February 17, 1627. The festival provides visitors with an introduction to Barbadian culture and traditions through a varied program that includes concerts, live music, street parades, beauty pageants, craft fairs, historical exhibitions, sporting competitions and food and drink events.