Barbados’ cultural heritage takes center stage once again with the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) 2026, the island’s showcase of artistic talent and creative expression.
The festival brings together a mix of literary, visual, and performing arts, showing audiences the depth and diversity of Barbados’ creative community.
Visitors to Barbados during the festival are warmly invited to attend a variety of events, including literary readings, exhibitions, theatre productions, dance performances, and live music.
October
| Date | Discipline | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 9 October 2026 | Sagicor NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 10 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, 11 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 16 October 2026 | Sagicor NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 17 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, 18 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals | Combermere School | 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 30 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts – Dance Finals | Frank Collymore Hall | 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Culinary Arts – Competition and Exhibition opens | Queen’s Park Steel Shed | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Sagicor NIFCA Performing Arts – Music Finals | Frank Collymore Hall | 7:00 p.m. |
November
| Date | Discipline | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 1 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts – Theatre Finals | Frank Collymore Hall | 7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, 2 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts – Juniors Night | Frank Collymore Hall | 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, 12 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Q in the Community | Queens Park | 11:00 a.m. – midnight |
| Friday, 13 November 2026 | Sagicor NIFCA Music In the Square | Golden Square | 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 14 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Visual Arts – Grand Opening of NIFCA Finals Exhibition | Queen’s Park Gallery & Steel Shed | 10:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, 18 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Literary Arts Gala | Barbados Museum | 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, 20 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Drive-In Movie Night | Usain Bolt Sports Complex | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, 22 November 2026 | CIBC Caribbean NIFCA Performing Arts Gala | Garfield Sobers Gymnasium | 6:00 p.m. |
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