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 29th, 2025
Nevis Mango Festival
Annual Sea Turtle Experience
Nevis Culturama
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Nevis Triathlon
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Nevis Marathon & Running Festival
Details
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.
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Nevis Marathon
Tel: +1 869 662 3202
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Nevis Triathlon
Details
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
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
July 4th – 7th 2024
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
Want to get involved? Sign-Up to Volunteer
Nevis Culturama
July 25 – August 6, 2024
Details
July 25th – August 6th 2024
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
July 11 – 21, 2024
St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
Details
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
Sea Turtle Experience
Details
Visit https://press.fourseasons.com/nevis/hotel-news/2022/sea-turtle-summer-camp/ for more details
