Come for the food.
Dress for the fashion.
Stay for the fete.
Four days when Barbados puts its flavour, style and energy on full display. Follow the festival from Oistins grills and chef showcases to sunrise soca, premium rum and an elegant grand finale.
Barbados is serving more than a festival
Food & Rum is a four-day reason to build a Barbados getaway around the things the island does naturally well: unforgettable flavour, effortless style and a party that feels unmistakably Bajan.
Food
Start with fish straight from the grill in Oistins, then move through chef demonstrations, curated tastings and the festival’s most polished culinary experiences.
- Fresh Bajan seafood & street food
- Chef Classics & culinary demonstrations
- Local and international culinary talent
Fashion
This is a weekend with a wardrobe. Think beach-party colour for Rise & Rum, easy island style for the Rum Route and an elevated look for the Liquid Gold finale.
- Sunrise beach-fete style
- Island-chic evenings
- An elegant grand-finale moment
Fete
Food is only half the story. Music, cocktails, open-air limes and the legendary Rise & Rum breakfast party turn the weekend into one long Barbados celebration.
- Oistins under the stars
- Rum Route nightlife
- Sunrise soca at Rise & Rum
Four days. Four different Barbados moods.
Grilled fish, rum cocktails, music and an open-air Bajan welcome.
Learn from the chefs, then follow the story and nightlife of Barbados rum.
A sunrise breakfast beach fete with food, music and premium rum cocktails.
The elegant grand finale: chef showcases, premium rum and a polished Barbados send-off.
Don’t fly in for one event. Build the weekend.
Arrive with time to settle in, follow all four festival days, then leave space for a beach recovery, a rum-shop stop or one more Barbados meal before you fly home.
Festival programme, venues, prices, dress themes and admission arrangements can change. Confirm final 2026 details with the Barbados Food & Rum Festival before booking event-specific plans.
Make this your Barbados summer
Enjoy the festival, food, adventures, people, music and memories. Come with family, friends, or solo.
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Experiences Worth Planning Around
From beaches and caves to food, nightlife, turtles, heritage, motorsport, and island adventures.
Atlantis Submarine
Go beneath the surface in air-conditioned comfort and experience Barbados’ underwater world without getting wet.
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Swim with Turtles
Slip into warm, clear water and share the sea with Barbados’ gentle green and hawksbill turtles.
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Snorkeling
Float above reefs, fish, and shipwrecks in calm bays along Barbados’ beautiful west and south coasts.
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Harrison’s Cave
Step into a cool underground world of limestone chambers, streams, waterfalls, and dramatic formations.
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Rihanna Drive
Visit the village and house where RiRi was born and lived before fame.
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Abbey Train Ride
Ride through the green north, explore a historic estate, and enjoy a slower, scenic side of Barbados.
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Bajan Flavors Bajan Flavors
Taste flying fish, macaroni pie, fish cutters, rum punch, and the island’s best casual and fine dining.
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Barbados After Dark
From beach parties and live music to cocktail lounges and Friday night energy at Oistins.
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Hidden Gems
Discover rum shops, caves, viewpoints, gardens, beaches, and parish-by-parish island character.
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Horse Racing
Experience race day at Garrison Savannah, from local food and fashion to the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
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Motorsport
From Sol Rally Barbados to Bushy Park and off-road adventures, this is the island’s high-energy side.
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Catamaran Cruise
Sail the coast, snorkel at shipwrecks, swim with turtles, and enjoy Barbados from the water.
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Off-Road Adventures
Explore rugged countryside, east coast views, hidden beaches, rum shops, and Barbados beyond the main roads.
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Swim with Horses
Watch racehorses enter the sea at Pebbles Beach — one of Barbados’ most magical early-morning scenes.
Explore ExperiencePlan Your Barbados Trip Around Something Special
Cricket, food, film, music, sport and traditions worth travelling for. Choose a month or explore the events recommended first for your trip.
Aug–Sep15 August – 20 September 2026
Kensington Oval · Bridgetown
Caribbean Premier League Cricket
T20 cricket, Caribbean energy and major Barbados fixtures—including the knockout stage and final.
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TriathlonSwim · Bike · Run September27 September 2026
Mighty Grynner Highway · Carlisle Bay
Barbados National Triathlon Championships
Barbados’ premier annual triathlon, centred on Carlisle Bay and the Mighty Grynner Highway.
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Tour de BimSpeed · Strategy · Endurance October1–4 October 2026
Routes across Barbados
Tour de Bim 2026
Three stages of international cycling that showcase Barbados’ varied terrain and competitive Caribbean spirit.
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October8–12 October 2026
Wyndham Grand Sam Lord’s Castle
Barbados Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend
Smooth jazz, celebrity golf and a polished resort getaway over a long weekend.
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BIFF 2026Film · Change · Caribbean Stories October14–18 October 2026
Scenic venues around Barbados
Barbados Independent Film Festival
Independent films, filmmaker conversations, workshops and beach screenings centred on stories that inspire change.
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November4–8 November 2026
Carlisle Bay · St. Michael
Barbados Open Water Festival
Practice swims and race days for a broad mix of abilities in Carlisle Bay’s protected waters.
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November5–8 November 2026
Signature venues around Barbados
Barbados Food & Rum Festival
Four days of chefs, mixologists, island flavour and signature experiences including Rum Route and Liquid Gold Feast.
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Slow FoodGood · Clean · Fair November22 November 2026
Haymans Market · St. Peter
Slow Food Festival
Cooking, culture, education and family fun celebrating local farmers, producers and sustainable island food.
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November30 November 2026
Historic Garrison Savannah
60th Anniversary Independence Day Parade
A landmark national celebration with military precision, marching bands, cultural groups and Barbadian pride.
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December3–6 December 2026
Carlisle Bay · Historic Bridgetown
Run Barbados Marathon & Wellness Weekend
A festive three-day running and wellness experience through scenic and historic parts of Bridgetown.
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Carols at the AbbeyMusic · Heritage · Christmas December13 December 2026
St. Nicholas Abbey · St. Peter
Carols at the Abbey
A festive evening combining Christmas music with the atmosphere of one of Barbados’ best-known heritage settings.
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Christmas in the ParkFashion · Music · Tradition December25 December 2026
Queen’s Park · Bridgetown
Christmas in the Park
A beloved Christmas morning tradition filled with fashion, live band music, community and unmistakable Bajan character.
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December26 December 2026
Historic Garrison Savannah
Boxing Day Raceday
A festive Barbados tradition bringing locals and visitors together at the historic Garrison Savannah.
Explore the eventMake this your Barbados summer
Enjoy the festival, food, adventures, people, music and memories. Come with family, friends, or solo.
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