Bermuda Carnival is a colorful fiesta, a vibrant expression of culture held annually in the month of June. The festival showcases the islands music, food and beauty. While Bermuda Carnival is one of the newest carnivals in the Caribbean, it is also one of the fastest growing. This article will serve as a guide on how to participate and make the most of the event.
Bermuda Carnival Dates 2025
The carnival will be from June 11 – June 16, 2025. There will be a full week of activities ending with ‘Revel de Road’ which is the parade of the bands. The theme for this year is ‘Revelry Awaits’ and the country is geared to provide an unforgettable experience. The full itinerary of events has not been released as yet, however, as soon as it is released we will provide that information.
Travel Arrangements to Bermuda
Booking Your Flight
The sole airport in Bermuda is the L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA). There are direct flights to Bermuda from the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom. However, if you live outside of these territories you will have to be connected through one of those countries.
Accommodation
Hotels you can look into are the following:
- Grotto Bay Beach Resort
- Newstead Belmont Hills
- Hamilton Princess and Beach Club
- Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Transportation
Bermuda is 20.54 square miles, compared to Barbados which is 166 square miles and other Caribbean islands it is small. Therefore, there is no place too far to go on the island and transportation is abundant. You can rent scooters, take public transportation or rent a taxi.
Bermuda Carnival Bands
Currently there are only three carnival bands. However, the costumes always look amazing. You can check out the bands in the links below.
Bermuda Music
The majority of the music you will hear at all of the events will be soca music from other countries such as Barbados, Trinidad and St. Vincent. While soca music is popular in the country there are not that many Bermudian soca artists. As time passes this may change with the popularity of the festival or music will be produced specifically for the carnival from other regions.
Things to do in Bermuda
Visit the beaches – While the Caribbean is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Bermuda is unique in that the sand on their beaches has a pink color. This is because of the shell of an organism in the sand known as forams. This gives the sand there a beautiful pink tone, with the most popular beach being the Horseshoe Bay Beach.
Visit the Olde Towne of St. George – This town was Bermuda’s first capital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains the Unfinished Church, the historical museum, Somers Garden and many more attractions.
Explore the Crystal Caves – You can book a tour to see the caves, they are one of the top tourist attractions on the island.
Bermuda is gearing up for an unforgettable experience next year and Bermuda Carnival promises to be an action packed festival.