CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of Arts, will be held in Barbados from August 22-31,2025. The festival’s theme is “Caribbean Roots… Global Excellence”. It will showcase the vibrant culture, creativity, and innovation of the Caribbean region, while also addressing global challenges. The event is expected to be a celebration of Caribbean arts and culture, featuring music, dance, theatre, visual arts, culinary arts, fashion, film, literature, and more.
- Dates: August 22-31, 2025.
- Location: Barbados.
- Theme: “Caribbean Roots… Global Excellence”.
- Focus: Celebrating Caribbean culture, creativity, and addressing global challenges through arts and culture.
- Activities: The festival will feature a wide range of artistic expressions, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts, culinary arts, fashion, film, and literature.
- Call to Action: Organizers are encouraging people to save the dates and immerse themselves in the Caribbean’s biggest celebration of arts and culture.
- Keynote: The Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of CARICOM, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, has emphasized that no Caribbean national should miss this event, stating, “if yuh miss it, blame yuhself!”, according to a Facebook post.