British Virgin Islands - Events

Jun 13, 2025

Full Moon Parties, Trellis Bay, the Bomba Shack, and Aragorn’s Studio

Monthly (adults-only) full moon parties are held at Trellis Bay on Tortola (walking distance from the Beef Island airport) and at the legendary Bomba Shack on Tortola's West End. Aragorn’s Studio holds an artsy, family-friendly event kicking off around 8 pm with calypso music, stilt walkers and fire jugglers.

February: Sweethearts of the Caribbean and Classic Yacht Regatta

Tortola plays host to the BVI's annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean and Classic Yacht Regatta, at the West End Yacht Club.

March: BVI Spring Regatta

April: BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

A seven-day sailing event that includes cruises, smaller races, and the three-day main-event regatta. Sponsored by the Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola.

Easter: Spanish Town Fisherman's Jamboree/Fishing Tournament

The BVI's top angler's event is held in Spanish Town, capital of Virgin Gorda, and is the same time as Virgin Gorda's Easter Festival, featuring parades, calypso music, and funji bands.

May: BVI Music Festival

The Music Festival includes reggae, calypso, funji, R&B, rock, dance, and jazz groups from across the regional and around the world. Held over a three-day weekend in May at Cane Garden Bay Beach on Tortola.

July 3rd: Virgin Islands Day (Public Holiday)

July/August: Emancipation Festival

Also known as the August Festival or the BVI Festival, this event marks the BVI's emancipation from slavery in 1834. Includes the annual freedom march, emancipation service, calypso monarch competition, boat races, and parade.

October: Wreck Week

Festivities include a treasure hunt, wreck-diving certification courses, and a big party on Cooper Island.

November:

  • BVI Charter Yacht Show
  • Anegada Lobster Festival

Last updated:  February 2023

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