Barbados · Food & Rum

Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2026

The Barbados Food & Rum Festival brings chefs, mixologists and rum experts together for signature culinary experiences across the island.

Dates: 5–8 November 2026
Location: Signature venues around Barbados
Best for: Food lovers, rum enthusiasts, couples, solo travellers and friends
Ideal stay: 4–7 nights

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Why travel for it

Four days of Barbados flavour

Build a gourmet getaway around headline events, then leave room for rum shops, local restaurants, markets and an unhurried beach day.

At a glance

Event type: Culinary and rum festival
Programme: Four days of signature events, chef showcases and rum experiences; headline tickets may be sold separately.
Planning note: Popular experiences can sell out. Book event tickets, flights and accommodation together once your preferred programme is confirmed.

Trip fit

Build out the trip

01Rum Route or a signature tasting

02Liquid Gold Feast or chef event

03Oistins or a neighbourhood rum-shop evening

04Catamaran cruise and recovery beach day

Where to stay

Choose a central south- or west-coast base with easy taxi access because festival venues are spread around the island.

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