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Crop Over Calendar of Events 2026

Even though the season is still months away, the buzz of Crop Over is already stirring hearts and sparking travel plans. Barbados' most popular festival is a celebration, a homecoming, a reunion, and a cultural showcase that calls you back year after year!

2026 festival event dates will be posted as soon as they are available.
Kadooment Day is on August 3^rd 2026.

🌴 For Repeat Visitors

You know the rhythm well... the pulsating soca, the kaleidoscope of costumes, the excitement of Kadooment morning. But each year brings fresh energy, new artists, and evolving traditions. Crop Over is never the same twice, and returning means rediscovering the festival through new eyes while reconnecting with familiar faces.

🌟 For First-Time Visitors

If you've never experienced Crop Over, get ready for parties, dancing, cruises, concerts, music, and a whole lot of fun!

🌍 For Bajans Abroad

For those who live overseas, Crop Over is your chance to return home and feel the embrace of community. It's a reminder of roots and of family, a chance to dance to familiar rhythms.

❤️ For Descendants of Bajans

If you were born to Bajan parents or grandparents, Crop Over offers a bridge to your heritage. Whether you're jumping in costume or soaking up the atmosphere, the festival welcomes you as part of the extended Bajan family.

✨ Crop Over is calling. Whether you're returning, discovering, reconnecting, or celebrating, Barbados awaits with open arms and a festival that belongs to everyone who loves the island.

Map of Kadooment route

Crop Over is Barbados' premiere summer festival and attracts visitors from across the globe! Many Bajans who now live off the island also return home to join in the festivities with family and friends. In addition to the official events of the National Cultural Foundation there are many other 'Crop Over' activities - such as themed parties and cruises - for you to enjoy!