Annual Events
Shape Your Nevis Visit Around These Must-Do Events
Nevis is more than just a beautiful island surrounded by sandy beaches and fascinating landscapes. Beyond its wonderful weather, it’s an island with a packed schedule of fun and interesting things to see and do, all year round.
From the famous Cross Channel Swim across the Narrows to the challenging Nevis Marathon, sports is big business in Nevis and a unique way to discover every corner of this stunning Caribbean island.
To soak up the culture and cuisine of the island, attend the popular Mango Festival – a fun and interactive annual event, celebrating the many varieties of this sweet and juicy fruit in the summer months.
Then there’s Culturama – a vibrant 12-day summer festival and major highlight on Nevis’ annual events calendar, that celebrates one of the most significant milestones in the island’s history – the freedom of slaves in the 1830s. The local Nevisian people get into costume and enjoy the variety of entertainment from Caribbean musicians and artists at venues across the whole island. Enjoy the festival like a true local by staying in a rental through our Homestay Program.
Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim
March 29, 2025
Nevis Mango Festival
Dates to be announced
Annual Sea Turtle Experience
Summer 2025 – Dates TBD
Nevis Culturama
July 24 – August 5, 2025
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Date to be announced
Nevis Triathlon
Date to be announced
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
Dates to be announced
Nothing Like A Nevisian Holiday
December 2025
Socanomics Wellness Retreat
January 16 – 20, 2025
Socanomics Wellness Retreat 2025
January 16 – 20, 2025
Socanomics Wellness Retreat 2025
Details
January 16–20, 2025
Save the date for the Socanomics Wellness Retreat! Led by celebrated fitness expert and Socanomics founder Selena Watkins, this immersive and all-inclusive getaway invites you to embrace the rhythm of Caribbean culture as you dance, play, and live fully.
Hosted at the serene Mount Nevis Hotel, you’ll energize with dance and yoga classes, unwind with a healing sound bath, and explore Nevis with 4×4 off-roading, waterfall hikes, and a private catamaran cruise—and so much more.
Visit https://www.socanomics.com/nevis for more details and to book your transformative MLK Weekend experience!
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Date TBD
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Details
Date: TBD
It takes place in September on a testing course that’s an imaginative combination of challenging hills and flatter terrain that gives an opportunity for speed.
There is a full marathon as well as half marathon and a 5K and 10K event; all are very well organised with numerous water and feed stations along the routes. And of course local crowds come out in their droves to cheer on participants.
#NEVISMARATHON
Nevis Marathon
Tel: +1 869 662 3202
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Nevis Triathlon
Details
Date: TBD
This is a flagship sporting event on Nevis which happens in November every year.
Competitors flock to the island from all over the globe to swim, cycle and run in this world class event hosted by St Kitts –Nevis Triathlon Federation.
Nevis Triathlon
Tel: +1 869 662 3202
Email: gregphillip73@gmail.com
Nevis Cross Channel Swim
Date TBD
Nevis To St Kitts Cross Channel Swim
Details
March 29, 2025
The annual Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim is the perfect challenge for swimmers of all abilities. Swim across the 4km (2.5 miles) ‘Narrows’ between the two sister islands, in a truly unique experience!
Starting at Oualie Beach on Nevis and finishing at Cockelshell Bay, St Kitts. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom! This challenge hosts the best open water swimmers in the world but is also open to those who don’t want to swim competitively, allowing them to use fins and snorkels to assist their swim.
With the warm crystal clear water and local sea life accompanying you on your journey, this event is an open water swimmer’s dream!
CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
Contact: Jane Hansom
Tel: +1 869 667 2927
Web: nevistostkittscrosschannelswim.com
Nevis Mango Festival
Official dates coming soon!
Nevis Mango Festival
Details
With Nevis’ 44 varieties, mangoes are always the star of the show.
The Nevis Mango and Food Festival is an entire weekend totally dedicated to the mango and the deliciously creative cuisine made with it.
Learn more about Nevis Mango Festival
Nevis Culturama
Official dates coming soon!
Nevis Culturama
Details
Dates: TBD
Culturama… Nevis’ premier festival uniquely celebrates the most significant milestone in our history – the emancipation of slaves in the 1830s. Enjoy the festival like a true local by staying in a rental through our Homestay Program.
It is a 12-day focus on all aspects of Nevisian arts and culture featuring:
Senior/Junior KAISO Contests
Miss Culture Queen Pageant/Talented Youth Pageant
Miss Swimwear Pageant/Mr. Kool Show
Ms. Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant
Cultural Street Fair, Emancipation Day Jump-up
Grand Cultural Parade and Display on Culturama Tuesday.
Lead-up activities spanning the entire month of July.
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
Dates TBD
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
Details
Dates: TBD
Restaurant Week is the time to dine out on St. Kitts and Nevis. It is a celebration of our culture and cuisine, involving special events and opportunities to enjoy the best culinary and artisanal life in St. Kitts and Nevis, for locals and residents alike.
Annual Sea Turtle Experience
Summer 2025 – Dates TBD
Sea Turtle Experience
Details
Summer 2025 (Dates TBD)
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis invites families and nature lovers to join in the splendor of sea turtle nesting season with the Sea Turtle Week (Summer 2025 – dates TBD). Guests can experience activities such as sea turtle nesting and release, educational programs, and nocturnal nature walks. This is in partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and the Nevis Turtle Group.
Visit the Four Seasons Resort Nevis for more details.
Nothing Like A Nevisian Holiday
December 2025
Details
December 2025 (Date TBD)
The annual Nothing Like A Nevisian Holiday is a joyful embrace of Nevis’s most festive season! Join locals and visitors alike as the day comes alive with Nevisian traditions—from a captivating Moko Jumbie performance to soul-stirring live music–complete with an authentic Caribbean pig roast. This celebratory event was held at The Hermitage Inn with a pig roast dinner.
The Hermitage Inn at +1 869-469-3477 or email richie@hermitagenevis.com for information.
