Bermuda's events and festivals bring out the best of the island. Experience prestigious sporting competitions, exciting celebrations of culture and cuisine, beloved holiday festivities and more. Browse the months below for details on major annual events and festivals taking place across the island in 2026, or see upcoming events.
November
Annual Cambridge Beaches Triathlon
November 15, 2026
Dive, ride and run into adventure at the 4th Annual Cambridge Beaches Triathlon. Set out on an unparalleled experience in Bermuda's scenic West End. Swim in the invigorating waters of Long Bay, cycle alongside stunning ocean views to Dockyard and take in nature's beauty with a run along serene roadways to the finish line.
December
National Trust Christmas Walkabout
December 4, 2026
In the Town of St. George’s, the holiday season comes alive during the Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout, when historic homes open their doors and the streets glow with festive lights and music. Visitors wander through centuries-old buildings decorated for Christmas, enjoying live performances, local treats, and the warmth of Bermudian hospitality. The evening transforms the town into a lively celebration of heritage and community, where history and holiday spirit blend into one unforgettable experience.
New Year's Eve Celebration in the Town of St. George
December 31, 2026
In the Town of St. George's, NYE is full of live entertainment and culminates with a truly original countdown. The Town celebrates by dropping an onion, which is recognised as a national symbol of Bermuda’s farming heritage. The onion that is used in celebration is a work of art—handcrafted and lit with bright crystal bulbs—that is lowered from the top of Town Hall in the countdown to the start of the new year.
2027
January
Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge
January 15 - 17, 2027
The annual Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend is just right for the active-minded traveller – three days of runs (mile, 10K, half-marathon, marathon), each with a truly spectacular backdrop. The weekend event, includes festivals, awards ceremonies and more.
March
Bermuda Triple Challenge
The Triple Challenge is three days, three races, more than 75 obstacles and one week of fun. The three-day obstacle course series showcases three of Bermuda’s beautiful, historical and cultural venues. Each day’s challenge offers a 3–10K challenge with varying obstacles suitable for all levels of fitness, challenging both strength and stamina for ages 13 and up. Celebrate the end of each day with a post-event party. The event is now certified as an OCR World Championship qualifying event. Register as an individual or with your team.
Good Friday Kite Flying
March 26, 2027
Let's go fly a kite! An annual Good Friday tradition, the Bermuda Kite Festival sees the skies over Horseshoe Bay Beach filled with colourful, often handmade kites. A typical Bermuda kite is made of tissue paper, sticks, and glue… a tedious process, but well worth the reward. Participants vie to win prizes in categories such as most innovative kite, best looking kite and even ugliest kite. There's also a hotly contested fishcake competition, along with tasty hot-cross buns.
April
Peppercorn Ceremony
This unconventional ceremony celebrates the time (hundreds of years ago) that a single peppercorn was exchanged for a rent payment. The Peppercorn Ceremony is one of those events that makes you feel as though you’ve travelled back in time, with a parade full of officials and dignitaries in full-period garb, horse-drawn carriages, military music and a classic Town Crier narrating the festivities.
Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition
The Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition is an annual three-day event held at the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Paget Parish. The exhibition includes school displays, floral shows, animal exhibits and equestrian programmes, all related to Bermuda’s agricultural heritage. All are welcome at this fun, family-oriented event.
May
Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
May 1 - 2, 2027
Sail GP returns to the Great Sound for another 2-days of exhilarating wing-sailed foiling catamaran racing. Watch some of the world’s best sailors battle the wind and the waters to take home first place in the Bermuda Grand Prix.
Convex End to End
May 15, 2027
Have you ever walked the entire length of a country in one day? Participate in the Convex End to End and join thousands of residents as they make their way from one end of the island to raise money for local charities. Choose the End-to-End (24.1 miles) or Middle-to-End (14 miles) and enjoy the beautiful scenery and intricate neighborhoods not seen unless on foot. But wait, this is not only a walking event - you can also cycle, row, or swim!
Bermuda Day
May 28, 2027
Break out the swimsuits and Bermuda shorts – summer in Bermuda begins with the Bermuda Day long weekend. Thousands of people crowd the streets of Hamilton to celebrate Bermuda’s rich heritage with a parade, music, dancing and other festivities that stretch long into the night.
Harbour Nights
May - September 2027
Harbour Nights is the place to be on Wednesday nights in the City of Hamilton from April through early September. With the glorious Bermuda sun setting on Hamilton Harbour as a backdrop, local crafters and artisans intermingle alongside culinary delights as diverse as Bermuda's culture. The night gives way to live performances and cultural expositions.
June
Marion to Bermuda Race
June 18, 2027
Set sail for a monumental milestone as the historic Marion to Bermuda Race celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2027. Starting June 18 from Marion, Massachusetts, this iconic 645-nautical-mile ocean race embodies the true spirit of Corinthian sailing as crews navigate open Atlantic waters toward the finish line off St. David’s Head.
Carnival in Bermuda
June 16 - 21, 2027
Experience the best carnival-style celebration to ever grace the pink sands of Bermuda. Daily events during Bermuda Carnival include food, live music, a parade of bands, boat rides, breakfast parties and more.
July
Bermuda Pride
July 3, 2027
Bermuda Pride is a series of colourful events that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The overarching goals of Bermuda Pride are to gain visibility, encourage togetherness and educate the wider community in a positive and constructive manner.
Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship
July 3 - July 21, 2027
Catch ’em if you can! During the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship, teams of anglers catch and weigh as many fish as they can in three days in the first leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown series.
Cup Match Summer Events
July 29 - July 30, 2027
It’s centered around the cricket match between two island rivals – St. George’s and Somerset – but there’s a lot more going on during Cup Match time: concerts, dance parties and lots of food and drink, to name a few.
Once the parties from Cup Match die down, be ready to catch a party boat on Sunday morning. Practically every boat registered in Bermuda will be on the water and most likely anchored in Mangrove Bay for the Non-Mariners Water Raft-Up, the grand finale to the legendary Cup Match holiday.
August / September
Labour Day Weekend
Sandcastle Competition
Celebrate the end of summer by taking part in the annual Sandcastle Competition at the award-winning Horseshoe Bay. The competition categories are children 12 and under, teenagers, families, adults, companies and tourists, and prizes are awarded.
October
Art Month
October 2027
Art Month welcomes all to experience Bermuda's artistic culture and heritage by fostering collaboration among local artists, galleries, and cultural institutions. This month-long event celebrates the island’s collective love of art, culture and creativity. Expand your horizons through educational workshops, immerse yourself in eclectic exhibits, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Bermuda Gombey Festival
October 2027
Can’t get enough of the Gombeys? Well, this is an event you can’t miss. The annual, family-friendly event celebrates the very best in Gombey culture and provides a platform for local Gombey troupes to perform and display their craft. This brings an exciting opportunity for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the dance, music, and costume of the Gombeys.
Taste of Bermuda
October 2027
Food and wine lovers won't want to miss this food festival, which features wine tastings, walking tours, a three-day chef competition and the all-day food festival featuring many City of Hamilton restaurants. Hamilton is also planning to feature an international chef who will host live demonstrations throughout the event. Whether you're a visitor or local, don't miss this chance to enjoy diverse, delicious Bermudian cuisines and sample multicultural delicacies.
Round the Sound
October 2027
2025 marked the 35th year of this charity event. Round the Sound isn’t only a fun rhyme, it is literally a swim around Bermuda’s Harrington Sound, a body of water that is contained within the parishes of Hamilton and Smith’s. Swimmers can select their distance ranging from 0.8 km – 10 km open water swim! This is a fun event for both locals and visitors who love to be in the water.
November
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship
November 8 - 14, 2027
Golf fever will engulf the island in November as the PGA Tour comes to the island for the week-long event, Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Starting with a pro-am tournament and ending with a tournament of pro-golfers battling against the stunning backdrop of Port Royal Golf Course, you have to see it to believe it.
December
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April
Antigua Bermuda Race
The 935-nautical-mile passage from Antigua to Bermuda delivers days of open-ocean sailing, warm trade winds and classic Atlantic conditions before crews make their approach to Bermuda’s shores. Organised by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in partnership with Antigua Sailing Week, the race blends world-class offshore competition with the island’s renowned hospitality, welcoming sailors and spectators alike for another unforgettable finish in Bermuda.
June
Annapolis Bermuda Ocean Race
June 2, 2028
Experience the rich history and adventure of the Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race (A2B), launched in 1979, covering 753 miles of challenging inshore and offshore sailing from Chesapeake Bay across the Gulfstream to Bermuda.
Newport Bermuda Race
June 16, 2028
Every other year, sailing crews compete in a rousing open-ocean race between U.S. and Bermuda waters. This is the race of legends – the classic that turned the sea into a playground and made ocean-racing a sport.