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St Kitts / Special Interests / Music

By Sara Macefield

The music of St Kitts typically follows the region’s main influences of soca, calypso and steelpan and is typically centred on the island’s two main musical events: carnival, which takes place in the lead-up to Christmas; and the St Kitts Music Festival, held in June and attracting top international and regional musical acts. Several bars and restaurants on St Kitts have live entertainment, particularly along “The Strip”, which comes alive on Friday and Sunday evenings with live music and a bonfire at Mr X’s Shiggidy Shack, while live music is played each night at the Blue Martini Piano Bar which also stages occasional concerts featuring international artistes.

Upcoming events

  • 07 Jun - 14 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Various venues with a week of Celtic music, dancing, food and sport. This year's events currently include:

    7 June - Pipers along the boardwalk on the south coast
    8 June - Concert at Plantation Theatre, in St Lawrence Gap with the Peat Bog Faeries and
    9 June - Food event - cooking demo by International Chef Paul Wedgwood at 11.30 am, Relish Epicurea, Limegrove, Holetown.A Jeep Safari Rum Shop Tour is slated for the afternoon.
    11 June - Special 5 hour lunch cruise on Cool Runnings. Irish Night from 6pm at McBride's Pub in St Lawrence Gap.
    12 June - Walk and Talk in the Flower Forest.
    13 June - The Alan Kelly Gang in concert at Holders House - guest performances by John McCusker and Heidi Talbot.      
    14 June - Grand finale details to be advised.

    Please see individual dates for more information.

  • 07 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Listen to the rousing sound of Highland Bagpipes as the sun sets along the Boardwalk, on the South Coast (free event). Entertainment near Blaikeys Bar at 5.30pm by the Celtic Fusion dancers from Canada.

    On the West Coast there will be live Celtic music at JuJu's beach bar in St James from 5.30pm (free event).

  • 08 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    An exciting fusion of Celtic dance, rock, jazz, hip hop and reggae music by the Peatbog Faeries from Skye (nominated for Best Live Act BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012) supported by Sandra Macbeth and her band. Includes a performance by Celtic Fusion, from the Mackenzie School of Dance, Nova Scotia. Cost US$25/Bds$50. The Plantation Theatre, St Lawrence at 8pm.

  • 11 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Special 5-hour Celtic cruise along the West Coast of Barbados on the 60ft catamaran, Cool Runnings. Cruise from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. Cost US$80/Bds$160 which includes lunch, drinks, snorkelling and swimming with turtles.

    Irish Night at McBrides Pub in St Lawrence Gap with Happy Hour all night and live music by Fiona Young's band. Tickets available at the door from 6pm. 

  • 12 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Enjoy a guided walk through the enchanting 50-acre Flower Forest with owner David Spieler. Bagpipes and Celtic dancing at a favourite beauty spot with views to the East Coast and Scotland District. Starts at 11am. Cost US$10/Bds$20.

  • 13 Jun

    Carnivals & Festivals | Barbados

    Irish folk music at Holders House Holders from 7pm, with the option of dinner by celebrity chef, Paul Wedgwood. Holders Season in association with Celtic Festival Barbados present The Alan Kelly Gang in concert, with guest performances by John McCusker and Heidi Talbot. Cost US$50/Bds$100 including drinks (dinner extra).

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Discover the north of the island on the Scenic Railway
  2. Hike through the rainforest to Mt Liamuiga Volcano Crater
  3. Visit Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor for a taste of culture
  4. Have a flutter at one of Frigate Bay's Vegas-style casinos
  5. Take the ferry across to Nevis for a day's sightseeing

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