Bridgetown, Barbados
National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) 2027
Oct 15, 2027Tentative dates
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Overview
Bajan visual and performing arts Typical timing: Usually October–November. No exact 2027 programme found; month/season retained from the established recurring timing. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually. 2027 dates pending; using shifted 2026 edition dates (2026-10-15 to 2026-10-15).
Festive Calendar
12 festive events in Bridgetown.
Barbados
12 eventsGospelfest
Music Festival · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
May 15, 2026
Pan Pun De Sand
Music Festival · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2026
NIFCA (National Independence Festival of Creative Arts)
Arts & Culture · Bridgetown · Estimated dates
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Barbados Food and Rum Festival
Food & Drink · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA)
National & Public · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
Independence Celebrations
National & Public · Bridgetown · Estimated dates
Nov 30, 2026
Oistins Fish Festival
Food & Drink · Bridgetown · Estimated dates
Mar 28, 2027
Barbados Celtic Festival
Music Festival · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
May 15, 2027
Gospelfest
Music Festival · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
May 15, 2027
Pan Pun De Sand
Music Festival · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Barbados Food and Rum Festival
Food & Drink · Bridgetown · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2027
Independence Celebrations
National & Public · Bridgetown
Nov 30, 2027