Nassau & Paradise Island – known as the gateway to The Bahamas – not only lends itself to being one of the most accessible Caribbean escapes from the UK (just a 10-hour direct flight from London), but also a destination where your clients can explore their favourite interests – and discover new ones – through its calendar of world-class festivals and events.
Whether big-time foodies, sport fanatics, music lovers or culture seekers, there’s something on Nassau & Paradise Island to match every client’s travel style. Here, we highlight five fantastic events that will transform your client's Bahamian getaway into an immersive, unforgettable experience.
Junkanoo
When? December/January
For clients wanting to immerse themselves in the islands’ treasured culture, they can’t miss Junkanoo. Filling the streets of downtown Nassau with colours, feathers and fun, Junkanoo originated from West African customs, and has evolved over centuries to become one of the most spectacular celebrations in not just the Bahamas, but the entire Caribbean. Expect parades filled with elaborate costumes, high-energy dances and live music performed with traditional goombay drums, cowbells and brass instruments.
Clients visiting outside of December and January? Don't worry – they can still experience a sample of the celebrations at Junkanoo Fest, held every Tuesday and Friday evening at Marina Village at Atlantis.
The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar
The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar
When? 21-25 October 2026
Combining gastronomic delights, Caribbean art and live entertainment, the five-day Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival – hosted by the award-winning Baha Mar Resort – offers your clients a taste of luxury through its celebration of food and culture.
The event features discussions, Q&As and demonstrations by internationally renowned chefs, as well as the chance for visitors to discover their inner sommelier with immersive wine tasting masterclasses.
Adding colour to the occasion is the Fuze Art Fair, showcasing Caribbean creativity through paintings and crafts by local and regional artists.
Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis
When? 14-18 April 2027
This signature culinary event hosted at Atlantis Paradise Island brings together celebrity chefs, award-winning wineries and premium beverages – an unmissable experience for foodie travellers heading to Nassau & Paradise Island.
Over the course of the five-day festival, attendees can enjoy 30+ events with more than 100 food, wine and spirits to savour. They can expect to tuck into gourmet tastings, exclusive chef dinners and cooking demonstrations, with live music to entertain throughout.
Better yet, the event supports the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, a non-profit organisation that funds marine conservation and scientific research, helping restore coral reefs and rescue and rehabilitate marine animals.
The Baha Mar Cup is a fundraising tennis tournament
Baha Mar Cup
When? 10-13 December 2026
Tennis enthusiasts won’t want to miss this truly unique tournament hosted at the Baha Mar Resort.
Not only will they get the chance to watch professional athletes in action in both single and double matches (with previous participants including the likes of Victoria Azarenka, James Blake, Coco Gauff and the legendary John McEnroe), but they’ll also get the opportunity to step onto court themselves, playing with and against tennis stars for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Baha Cup is a fundraising event for the Baha Mar Resort Foundation – contributing to environmental, educational and cultural projects across the islands – along with the Mark Knowles Children’s Tennis Initiative.
Battle for Atlantis
When? 25-27 November 2026
Do your sport-loving customers want to experience one of the Caribbean’s most thrilling sporting events? Hosted annually at Atlantis Paradise Island in the 3,500-seat Imperial Arena, the Battle for Atlantis welcomes NCAA players and travelling fans for an exciting premier college basketball tournament.
This high-stakes competition of hoops promises to bring excitement, fun, and something memorable to your client’s Bahamian escape, and is just one example of how Nassau & Paradise Island is growing its exciting sporting events calendar.
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