BVI Calendar
Events & Festivals
From world-class sailing regattas to vibrant carnival celebrations, the BVI calendar is packed with unforgettable experiences all year long.
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A Year of Celebration in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands come alive with festivals, regattas, and cultural events that draw visitors from around the world. Whether you're here for the thrill of competitive sailing, the rhythm of fungi music, or the colour of carnival, there's always something extraordinary happening on these islands.
Not to be missed
Signature Events
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
One of the Caribbean's premier sailing events, the BVI Spring Regatta draws hundreds of yachts and thousands of sailors from across the globe. Racing by day, parties by night — this is the BVI at its most exhilarating.
Emancipation Festival
The BVI's biggest annual celebration commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in 1834. Expect dazzling carnival parades, steel pan competitions, calypso shows, and the infectious energy of a community celebrating its heritage.
BVI Food Fete
A month-long celebration of BVI cuisine and culture, the Food Fete showcases the islands' culinary talent through pop-up dinners, cooking demonstrations, beach barbecues, and farm-to-table experiences across all four main islands.
Every month brings something worth celebrating in the BVI
Full Calendar
All Events
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
One of the Caribbean's premier sailing events, the BVI Spring Regatta draws hundreds of yachts and thousands of sailors from across the globe. Racing by day, parties by night — this is the BVI at its most exhilarating.
Emancipation Festival
The BVI's biggest annual celebration commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in 1834. Expect dazzling carnival parades, steel pan competitions, calypso shows, and the infectious energy of a community celebrating its heritage.
BVI Food Fete
A month-long celebration of BVI cuisine and culture, the Food Fete showcases the islands' culinary talent through pop-up dinners, cooking demonstrations, beach barbecues, and farm-to-table experiences across all four main islands.
August Monday Festival
A beloved public holiday weekend that kicks off the Emancipation Festival season. Streets fill with music, dancing, and the irresistible smell of local food. The atmosphere is electric and deeply communal.
Fungi Fest
A celebration of the BVI's indigenous fungi music — a unique blend of African rhythms, European folk melodies, and Caribbean improvisation played on homemade instruments. An intimate and deeply authentic cultural experience.
BVI Dive Festival
Celebrate the BVI's world-class diving with guided dives to the RMS Rhone wreck, coral reef tours, underwater photography competitions, and conservation workshops. Perfect for divers of all experience levels.
New Year's Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year BVI-style with fireworks over the harbour, live music on the waterfront, and the warm glow of the Caribbean night. Boats fill the anchorage and the whole island comes together to celebrate.
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Year at a Glance
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
Nanny Cay, Tortola
Emancipation Festival
Road Town, Tortola
BVI Food Fete
Various Islands
August Monday Festival
Road Town, Tortola
Fungi Fest
Various Venues, Tortola
BVI Dive Festival
Various Dive Sites, BVI
New Year's Eve Celebration
Road Town Harbour, Tortola
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