Celebration time
Allow the inevitable St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival (April 30th – May 11th) We will capt you with a sparkling lineup of local, regional and international musical talents on par with the island’s natural beauty.
Four jumps ups! Causeway, opening, J’ouvert Morning, and closing jump-up are just some of the favourites of Sint Maarten Carnival (May 25th to May 5th). Stick to make it more fun in the sun National Dinghy Championship (May 10th-11th).
From theatres to music, enjoy cultural adventures as well as a creative and artistic showcase Don Festa (May 1-31) and Jazzen Creole Festival (May 4th) in Dominica. Beloved as Nature Island explorers trek to the most forested islands of the Antilles Hiking Fest (the first three Saturdays in May).
It is set in the gentle hills of Tobago, taking in exceptional views of the Caribbean coastline. May Mtb Madness/Tobago Mountain Bike Madness (May 2-4) will offer adrenaline pump cross-country races, endurance races and multiple stages for the whole family, from beginners to elite riders.
Authentic local flavours step up to plates (wink winks) and fascinating participants of Antigua and Barbuda inauguration Cooking month In May. The event includes Fabfest. Food Forum; Eat Like a Local; and Popular Antigua & Barbuda Restaurant Week (May 4th-18th).
Trinidad down, Bocas Light Fest (May 1-4), the Anglophone Caribbean major annual literary festival will turn 15! Under the theme borrowed from the 2020 winners of the “Always Conging Home” (Poetry by the author of BVI and the OCM Bocas Awards Richard Georges, the annual festival remains “returning home” for Caribbean writers and cheerful enthusiasts.
What does the turtle track of the nesting turtle (called Cayman’s “Batavano”) have to do with Cayman’s Carnival? That’s why we celebrate and respect Cayman’s turtle tradition! Immerse yourself in Cayman’s carnival culture Batabano Cayman Carnival (May 3-12) Braccanal Carnival (May 15-19) at Cayman Brac – then refill everything Of this World Music Festival (May 31) Kmas (July 28th – July 7th) Grand Cayman.
Forget to reminisce about the best “cocoa tea.” Begins on a chocolate adventure among global chocolate specialists Grenada Chocolate Festival (May 22-27) will show you chocolate-inspired dishes, the chocolate-making process and opportunities to wander through the forest of Theobroma cocoa.
Passion is the price of Jamaican entry Calabash International Literary Festival (May 23rd-25th). He has experienced literary heavyweight readings, open mic sessions and discussions from Haitian writer Edwidge Danticut and Jamaican Booker Prize winner Marlon James. That’s the atmosphere!
Barbados celebrates the history of music by visiting bagpipers, fiddlers, folk singers and dancers Celtic Festival (May 15th-18th). After that, adrenaline addicts and motorsport enthusiasts unite Larry Barbados (May 30-June) – The Caribbean’s most predicted 20-stage tarmac rally featuring famous international, local and local drivers.
Arrival date in India (The dates of arrival on some territory) commemorate the arrival from India in Grenada (May 1), Guyana (May 5, public holidays), St. Lucia and Martinique (May 6), Jamaica (May 10), Trinidad and Tobago (May 30), St. Vincent & Grenadine (June 1), Saurinam (May ), Empanya (May ), Trinidad and Tobago (May 10), Guyana (May 5), Guyana (May 5, public holidays), and Guyana (May 10).
Do you dare to participate in a pineapple meal contest? It’s just one of the most famous Gregory Town’s, fun pineapple-based activities in store Pineapple Festival (June 6th-7th) at Eleutera in the Bahamas. Take part in the pineapple cooking contest, traditional games and Junkanoo’s rush out.
Even if you’re not fishing, a festive atmosphere Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament (June 4th-8th) – One of the best sporting events on the Antigua calendar – offers thrills and many friendships with games, live music, food and competitions.
Returning to Trinidad, one of the oldest river festivals – Ganga Dara (June 12th) – Return to the Marianne River (time capsules from India are said to be consecrated in time capsules containing water and dust from over 2,000 pilgrimage sites). A follower wearing yellow or white will play Pujas Give (prayer) and offerings. Muslims celebrate in the second half of June Hosay (July 26-6) Spanning various parts of the island.
Which songs do you want to hear the star-studded cast? St. Kitts Music Festival (June 26th-28th) Performance? Vybz Kartel, Jennifer Hudson, Yung Bredda, Shenseea, Christopher Martin, Ayra Starr and more are all part of the sparkling lineup.
A few days of undersea shipwrecks and latest art reef parties and exploration in the British Virgin Islands BVI Wreck Week (June 15th-21st). Read more about BVI’s current restoration project and sailor history before trying out the country’s extraordinary cuisine offerings BVI Restaurant Week (June 28th to July 5th).
Call all Caribbean entrepreneurs and investors! Over USD 250 million in potential investments I’m waiting in Ignite 2025 (June 23-25) In the Spanish port of Trinidad. Hosted by Caribbean Dragon, the Springboard Summit aims to provide mentorship, training and strategic support while connecting Caribbean startups to global investors.
Take a peek into the art scene while you’re in the capital of Trinidad. Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theater will give you a presentation She too (June 27-29) will be a dramatic journey for women. The collaboration with the well-known choreographers, some of the best dancers, and the US-based Los Aramitos Ballet Theatre is part of the production.
