The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
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A Celebration of Children, Culture and Creativity
Twenty-four bands, colourful costumes and a full programme of family entertainment await patrons at the National Botanical Gardens. Barbados’ youngest masqueraders are preparing to fill the road with colour, creativity and cultural pride when The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust & AffinityPlus Junior Kadooment returns on Saturday, July 18, 2026. More ...
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Traffic Restrictions and Parking Arrangements for Junior Kadooment
The public is advised that several traffic restrictions and parking arrangements will be implemented on Saturday, July 18, 2026, to facilitate The Sandy Lane Charitable Trust & AffinityPlus Junior Kadooment at the National Botanical Gardens. To ensure the safe movement of participating bands, children, officials and patrons, no unauthorised vehicular ...
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Banks Party Monarch powered by Hitz106.7FM Returns Bigger Than Ever
For many Barbadians, Party Monarch was never just another competition. It was where thousands gathered to wave, sing every lyric at the top of their lungs and watch the island’s best soca artistes battle for the coveted Sweet and Power Soca Monarch crowns. It was one of the defining moments ...
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Crop Over Stalwarts to be Honoured at Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes
When the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes takes place in Queen’s Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2 p.m., the National Cultural Foundation will honour a remarkable group of individuals and organisations whose work has helped shape, sustain and elevate the Crop Over Festival. The 2026 Crop Over ...
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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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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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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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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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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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