Event· Nevis· Leeward Islands
Nevis Culturama
17° 8.6′ N · 62° 37.6′ W · approximate
Nevis's summer festival of heritage, music and masquerade around Emancipation Day - calypso, J'ouvert through Charlestown before dawn, a grand costume parade and the old string-band and masquerade traditions. Next edition: 22 July to 3 August 2027.
Practical
Position is Charlestown, where the Culturama Village opens on the waterfront. Started in 1974. Dates and programme from the official festival site; Wikipedia gives late July/early August. Expect crowded ferries, loud nights and closed offices around the first Monday of August. Mid hurricane season - have a storm plan.
Best for
Experiencing Nevisian culture
Season
Late Jul - early Aug
Nearby
- Charlestown (Nevis)Right here
- Nevis Mango FestivalRight here
- Alexander Hamilton House Museum0.2 NM away
- Cafe des Arts (Charlestown)0.2 NM away
- Charlestown Customs & Port Authority (Nevis)0.3 NM away
- Jewish Cemetery (Charlestown)0.3 NM away
- NASPA Moorings & Coastal Permit (Nevis)0.3 NM away
- The Nevis Bakery & Deli0.3 NM away