National Cultural Foundation, Barbados
Events by this organizer
June
July
August
June
Discover the talented future calypsonians of Barbados, as the 2026 Junior Monarch competition continues!
Discover the talented future calypsonians of Barbados, as the 2026 Junior Monarch competition continues!
Queen’s Park Steel Shed
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
The march to the finals – and the coveted crown – continues for Barbados’ youngest calypsonians! These talented youngsters have been practicing, perfecting their craft, and preparing to blow
The march to the finals – and the coveted crown – continues for Barbados’ youngest calypsonians!
These talented youngsters have been practicing, perfecting their craft, and preparing to blow your mind. Don’t let them sing to empty seats when they deserve a crowd that’s as electric as their performances.
Carifesta House
Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
July
Enjoy the sweet sounds of the steelpan as talented musicians bring the music to life! Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorite tunes.
Enjoy the sweet sounds of the steelpan as talented musicians bring the music to life!
Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorite tunes.
Carifesta House
Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
Enjoy the sweet sounds of steel pan at the largest pan event of the season! Set in the spacious National Botanical Gardens, this promises to be a fun-filled day
Enjoy the sweet sounds of steel pan at the largest pan event of the season!
Set in the spacious National Botanical Gardens, this promises to be a fun-filled day with family and friends.
The National Botanical Gardens
Stadium Road, Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
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.
The National Botanical Gardens
Stadium Road, Waterford, Saint Michael, Barbados
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
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
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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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