National Cultural Foundation, Barbados
Events by this organizer
July
August
July
US$23.00 | General
US$56.00 | VIP
The Sab
Vigie Playing Field, John Compton Hwy, Saint Lucia
$60.00 | General
$150.00 | VIP
The Sab
Vigie Playing Field, John Compton Hwy, Saint Lucia
One of the season’s most popular events, as the nation’s top soca artists battle it out on stage with unrelenting energy. Their high-octane performances are designed to move the
One of the season’s most popular events, as the nation’s top soca artists battle it out on stage with unrelenting energy.
Their high-octane performances are designed to move the crowd, with pounding rhythms, call-and-response anthems, and infectious enthusiasm.
Guest Artists
Edwin Yearwood
RPB
TC
Biggie Irie
Leadpipe
Peter Sam
Gorg
Natahlee
Barry Chandler
Grateful Co
Jordan English
Mastaa T
Doejay & Quon
Stiffy
Jagwa De Champ
BB$50.00 | Party Pass
BB$250.00 | Early Bird – VIP Lounge Party P
The National Botanical Gardens
Stadium Road, Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
US$6.00 | Children
US$12.00 | General
US$56.00 | VIP
The Sab
Vigie Playing Field, John Compton Hwy, Saint Lucia
Barbados’ youngest revellers take the spotlight, parading in colourful, creative costumes that showcase the island’s culture and Crop Over spirit. Bright colours, music, and youthful energy bring the day
Barbados’ youngest revellers take the spotlight, parading in colourful, creative costumes that showcase the island’s culture and Crop Over spirit.
Bright colours, music, and youthful energy bring the day to life!
It’s a family‑friendly highlight of the Crop Over festival, blending tradition, artistry, and fun.
The parade starts at Combermere School and heads to National Botanical Gardens.
The National Botanical Gardens
Stadium Road, Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
Finalists:King K (Defending Monarch Calypso)Mr. Showman (Defending Monarch Soca)Bit BitMaster-KajaePotentQueen ASabiahSlayWilly BAJKhaleesiLeilaniLil
Finalists:
King K (Defending Monarch Calypso)
Mr. Showman (Defending Monarch Soca)
Bit Bit
Master-Kajae
Potent
Queen A
Sabiah
Slay
Willy B
AJ
Khaleesi
Leilani
Lil Stathis
Niara
ROH
Zarie B
$10.00 | Children
$25.00 | Adult
Carifesta House
Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
Golden Square Freedom Park
This is the pinnacle of Barbadian calypso, bringing together the island’s strongest lyricists and performers for a powerful night of music and social commentary. This year the event returns
This is the pinnacle of Barbadian calypso, bringing together the island’s strongest lyricists and performers for a powerful night of music and social commentary.
This year the event returns to Kensington Oval.
Kensington Oval
Saint Michael, Barbados
August
Bridgetown Market is a lively stretch of stalls overflowing with crafts, traditional treats, delicious food, and non-stop drinks. Live entertainment and DJ music entertains the crowd. Face painting, pony
Bridgetown Market is a lively stretch of stalls overflowing with crafts, traditional treats, delicious food, and non-stop drinks. Live entertainment and DJ music entertains the crowd.
Face painting, pony rides, and games delight the young ones and make this a wonderful family outing.
Whether you’re browsing local creations, sampling street food, or simply soaking in the festive buzz, Bridgetown Market captures the heart of Crop Over!
Mighty Grynner Highway
Spring Garden, Saint Michael, Barbados
Calling all partiers to this pre‑dawn street party where paint, mud, powder, and pulsating rhythms take over the road! Join thousands of revellers chipping behind the music trucks, in
Calling all partiers to this pre‑dawn street party where paint, mud, powder, and pulsating rhythms take over the road!
Join thousands of revellers chipping behind the music trucks, in a high‑energy celebration that is more relaxed than Grand Kadooment.
Mighty Grynner Highway
Spring Garden, Saint Michael, Barbados
mon03augAll DayCrop Over 2026 - Kadooment Day(All Day: Monday)(GMT+01:00) Event TypeCROP OVER
The finale of the Crop Over festival is the Grand Kadooment parade!The road turns into one big party, with the feathers and glitter flying
The finale of the Crop Over festival is the Grand Kadooment parade!
The road turns into one big party, with the feathers and glitter flying high as revelers dressed in colorful costumes depicting various cultural and historical themes. Designers compete for the coveted Designer of the Year prize while the revelers seem more intent on having a good time!
Bands start from Hincks Street in Bridgetown, looping around Black Rock, and ending at Kensington Oval (at the end of the Mighty Grynner Highway).
Cohobblopot blends high‑energy performances, dazzling costumes, and top‑tier Barbadian entertainment into a single explosive night! After an absence Cohobblopot has officially returned for the 2026 season, held for the
Cohobblopot blends high‑energy performances, dazzling costumes, and top‑tier Barbadian entertainment into a single explosive night!
After an absence Cohobblopot has officially returned for the 2026 season, held for the first time at the National Botanical Gardens.
The National Botanical Gardens
Stadium Road, Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
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