Events & Notices

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Crop Over June 21, 2026

Last Canes Gala to Bring Crop Over Heritage Alive in Queen’s Park

The rich heritage, rhythm and colour of Barbados’ cultural traditions will take centre stage when the National Cultural Foundation hosts the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes Gala in Queen’s Park on Saturday, July 4, from 2 p.m. The event, one of the signature heritage moments of the Crop Over ...

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Crop Over June 20, 2026

NCF Announces Early Conclusion of Crop Over Sweet Lime at Oistins Bay Garden

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) advises that tonight’s Crop Over Sweet Lime event at Oistins Bay Garden was concluded earlier than scheduled due to inclement weather. The decision was made in the interest of the safety and well-being of patrons, performers, vendors, staff and all stakeholders involved in the event. ...

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Crop Over June 20, 2026

Scotiabank Junior Monarch Tent #2 Cancelled Due To Inclement Weather

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) wishes to advise the public that Scotiabank Junior Monarch Tent #2, scheduled to take place at the Queen’s Park Steel Shed, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The safety and comfort of patrons, participants, performers, staff and all event partners remain a priority for ...

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Competition June 2, 2026

Party Monarch 2026 Registrants – Power Soca

The road to Party Monarch 2026 has begun as artistes register to compete in the Power Soca category. View the full list of contestants below and see who will be vying for one of eight spots in the finals as they begin their journey to the Party Monarch crown. Power ...

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Competition June 2, 2026

Party Monarch 2026 Registrants – Sweet Soca

The road to Party Monarch 2026 has begun as artistes register to compete in the Sweet Soca category. View the full list of contestants below and see who will be vying for one of eight spots in the finals as they begin their journey to the Party Monarch crown. Sweet ...

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Crop Over May 26, 2026

Crop Over Visual Arts Exhibition opens Today

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) officially kicks off Crop Over 2026 today with the opening of the Central Bank of Barbados Crop Over Visual Arts Exhibition at the Queen’s Park Gallery. You are invited to experience the Central Bank of Barbados Crop Over Visual Arts Exhibition, a three-part series titled “PUSH ...

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Competition May 19, 2026

Scotiabank Junior Monarch Semi Finalist

Following are the semifinalists in this year’s Junior Monarch competition. The results were tabulated by our auditors Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Category: Calypso Given Name Sobriquet Song Alyssa Cumberbatch Queen A Sing and Dance For Africa Alyssa Harris Slay I Feel Lost Chelsea Cadogan-Goddard Chelsea Growing Pains Deyonte’ Brathwaite Yonte’ Fuh De ...

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Arts & Culture - Literary Arts April 30, 2026

Bernice McFadden Writer’s Clinic

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF), through its Literary Arts Desk, continues its commitment to developing Barbados’ literary talent with the upcoming Writers’ Clinic session titled “Writing Character Arcs”, featuring internationally acclaimed author Bernice L. McFadden. Meet Bernice L. McFadden The session will take place on Friday, May 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 ...