Saint Kitts and Nevis Carnival, Festivals and Events

St. Kitts & Nevis Carnival, Festivals & Events. A Caribbean Carnival, Music, Mangoes, Food, Sporting events & more, plus other things to do in St. Kitts & Nevis

Experience the Music Festival and other Events of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis Carnival, Festivals & Events Calendar for 2020:


The ‘Bente Weber Memorial’ – Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim will take place on March 29. Hundreds of competitors, including world-class athletes, from across the globe will take part in the annual swim starts from Oualie Beach on Nevis, across 2.5 miles (4km) of warm Caribbean Sea, to St. Kitts.

The Spice Mill Restaurant typically hosts Spice Fest every April. The 3-night event features food, art & music with celebrity chefs, local artisans, and more.

The annual St. Kitts Music Festival will take place from June 25 to June 27. Headliners include Jimmy Cliff, WizKid and Koffee (more to come…). In addition, there are also lunchtime concerts featuring local musicians, Caribbean beach parties, boat rides and official after parties.

The Nevis Mango Festival takes place July 2 through 5. Celebrate the mango and culinary excellence with multiple dining experiences, cooking demonstrations and classes.

St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week will be held from July 16 to 26. Participating restaurants will serve unique fixed-menu lunches and dinners revolving around the ‘coconut’.

The Nevis Culturama Festival will be 12 days in July. This annual summer festival celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the 1830s by showcasing the island’s rich culture and heritage through ‘fete, food and folklore’.

  • Senior/Junior KAISO Contests
  • Miss Culture Queen Pageant/Talented Youth Pageant
  • Miss Swimwear Pageant/Mr. Kool Show
  • Ms. Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant
  • Cultural Street Fair, Emancipation Day Jump-up
  • Grand Cultural Parade and Display on Culturama Tuesday.

The annual Nevis Triathlon, dubbed “the most beautiful challenge in triathlon” takes place on November 7, and has two classes (distances) to choose from, as well as a Duathlon (Run & Bike)

  • Swim the blue Caribbean Sea
  • Cycle around the entire island
  • Run on the road, trail and beach

Sugar Mas – The St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival runs from November to January. The carnival features Soca, Calypso and Steel Pan events along with Parties, Christmas Shows and Pageants culminating at the Grand Carnival Parade.

There’s also a couple of Golf Tournaments taking place on the Sister Islands:

The Admiral’s Cup Pro Golf Tournament will take place from February 1 through 8 at The Royal St Kitts Golf Club & Four Seasons Nevis. There’s a Pro-Am Division as well as an Amateur Division.

The Johnny Walker St. Kitts Open takes place on May 29 and May 31. This event will be a 36-hole, Stroke Play Tournament played on the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club championship course with both men’s and women’s competitions.


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