Barbados’s Carnival Events
28th June
Pic-O-De-Crop Finals
This event showcases the best calypso and soca artists in Barbados, culminating in a final competition. Expect powerful performances, vibrant costumes, and a celebration of Barbadian culture.
National Stadium to Spring Garden Highway
04:00
1st August
Foreday Morning
A fun, energetic, and messy street party that starts in the early hours of the morning, with revelers covered in paint or mud. It’s a relaxed atmosphere where people enjoy music and dancing.
Spring Garden Highway, Bridgetown
19:00
2nd August
Junior Kadooment
This is the kids’ version of the Grand Kadooment, where children also parade through the streets in costume, dancing to the rhythm of soca music.
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
06:00
4th August
Kadooment Day Breakfast Party
A pre-parade event, offering breakfast, drinks, and entertainment for revelers getting ready for the Grand Kadooment parade. It’s a lively way to start the day of festivities.
Various party venues (usually near the parade route)
8:00 PM
4th August
Grand Kadooment
A pre-parade event, offering breakfast, drinks, and entertainment for revelers getting ready for the Grand Kadooment parade. It’s a lively way to start the day of festivities.
From the National Stadium to Spring Garden Highway
08:00