Barbados Food & Rum Festival 2026
The Caribbean’s premier food & rum weekend
The Barbados Food & Rum Festival brings top local and visiting chefs, mixologists and rum experts together for a long weekend of signature events – from grand tasting nights and chef dinners to beach parties and pop-up experiences.
It’s the perfect excuse to plan a gourmet getaway, sampling both modern and traditional Bajan flavours paired with some of the world’s best rums.
Key details at a glance
- Event type: Culinary & rum festival
- Main venues: Event spaces, historic sites and coastal locations across the island
- Typical schedule: Opening night, chef showcases, rum events, beach party and Sunday-style experiences.
- Good to know: Some headline experiences sell out early – book event tickets along with flights and accommodation.
Fly in for Food & Rum with Surinam Airways
Surinam Airways flights into Barbados make it easy to plan a culinary pilgrimage that fits your budget and appetite – from a focused long weekend to a full week of eating your way around the island.
- Stay near key venues or choose a central base with easy taxi access.
- Book extra nights to explore rum distilleries and neighbourhood rum shops.
- Combine the festival with a second November event like the Open Water Swim or Surf Festival.
Suggested trip ideas
Food & Rum long weekend (4 nights)
- Arrive in time for opening night, enjoy two major events plus a free exploration day.
- Use your free day for a catamaran cruise or countryside rum tour.
Culinary week (7 nights)
- Mix festival events with restaurant nights and street food hunts.
- Include a market visit, cooking class or private rum tasting.
- End with a gentle beach day before your Surinam Airways flight home.
Plan your Food & Rum 2026 getaway
Check the Barbados 2026 Events Calendar for final festival dates, then lock in Surinam Airways flights that give you time to savour every bite and sip.
