Beyond Barbados
Caribbean events
Barbados is home, but the region is a short flight away. Fetes, festivals and shows across the Caribbean, listed by the organisers and checked by us.
Worth the trip
The big regional festivals Bajans travel for. Dates change every year, so check with the official organisers before you book.
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival
Usually February or early MarchThe Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday: J'ouvert, mas bands and the biggest fete season in the region.
Mashramani
Around 23 FebruaryGuyana's Republic Day celebration with costume bands, steel pan and calypso in Georgetown.
Jamaica Carnival
Usually around EasterRoad march and fetes in Kingston and Ocho Rios.
Vincy Mas
Usually late June to early JulySoca, mas and J'ouvert in Kingstown.
Saint Lucia Carnival
Usually JulyTwo days of mas on the streets of Castries, with fetes leading up to it.
Antigua Carnival
Usually late July to early AugustTen days of shows, J'ouvert and parade around Emancipation.
Spicemas
Usually AugustJab jab, pageantry and road march in Grenada's carnival.
