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Entertainment

Entertainment

Barbados offers a wealth of entertainment and buzzing nightlife, alive with music, bands, festivals, concerts, bars, nightclubs, and rum shops.

Barbadians are naturally vibrant and love relaxing with friends at a good party or wedding. They also enjoy taking in shows, performances, plays, and dances.

Our Barbados entertainment guide showcases limitless possibilities in the realms of entertainment. And if you book through Totally Barbados, you may be entitled to exclusive discounts and offers.

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Bars and Nightclubs

We boast a broad range of bars and nightclubs, some indoors and air-conditioned, some outdoors and rustic, some on the beach, and some inland; we even have a couple that float. Some nightclubs feature different theme nights, including salsa dancing and beach parties.

There are two main areas of bars and clubs on the island:

1st and 2nd Street – On the west coast of Barbados are two streets creatively named “1st Street” and “2nd street”. These streets harbor a row of bars and restaurants, some of which have late licenses at which you can boogie all night.

— St Lawrence Gap – On the South Coast of Barbados is this busy, vibrant street of bars and clubs. A favorite is perhaps the most active place on the island at which to party the night away. Although most of our bars tend to boast a Bajan ambiance, you can also find Mexican, Irish, Indian, English, and American here.





Music

Calypso, Reggae, and Steelpan tend to dominate the local music industry with world-class Barbadian bands such as:

— Merrymen – calypso
— Splash Band – reggae
— Toni Norville – female ‘soul diva.’

These bands still regularly perform at many local venues. In recent years there has also been a considerable rise in the alternative music fields with artists like:

— Roadhouse – rock
— Driftwood – reggae, rock
— Rupee – local Calypsonian, signed with Atlantic Records.

Other Entertainment Options

— Sports bars and pool halls – There are a variety of sports bars in which you can watch your favorite matches across the island.

— Karaoke – You can become a star under the stars by putting on your show at numerous karaoke spots across the island.

— Rum Shops – There are limitless rum shops from all over the island where you can sample the rum in the sun.

— Hotel bars and restaurants – most of the hotels on the island have bars, clubs, and restaurants that you can visit.

Cabaret shows

Local shows are very popular with Barbadians and tourists alike. More and more hotels are starting to feature colorful cabaret shows with such acts as fire jugglers, stilt walkers, dancers, and the like. These types of shows can also be seen at many venues throughout the island, for instance:

These shows tend to feature a lot of local cultures like the Limbo dancer, Caribbean dancer, fire eater, and stilt-men. They also showcase local bands.

Fish Markets

Many fish markets on the island host fresh fish fry-ups with live music and entertainment. Perhaps the most famous of these is Oistins Fish Market. On Friday nights, this market comes to life with delicious, fresh fish cooked before your eyes, live local music and performances on stage, and stalls selling local crafts and jewelry. Among the glittering treasure are booths and dance floors where you can try your hand at salsa or have a good old boogie.

Festivals

Many festivals occur in Barbados throughout the year, including music, food, carnivals, and art festivals. Barbados has also hosted concerts for international acts such as Alicia Keys, Sir Cliff Richard, Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Boyz 2 Men, Bryan Adams, Bare Naked Ladies, and Michael Bolton.

Adventure Tours

Adventure tours in Barbados stretch the imagination and lift the soul. For instance, you could try zip lining through the trees thousands of feet above the ground; or explore caves deep beneath the coral rock.

Alternatively, there are many ways to enjoy this island gem’s crystal blue waters, such as cruises, snorkeling, or diving. To learn more about what’s on offer, check out our list of things to do in Barbados.

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Brett Callaghan is the founder and managing director of Totally Barbados. I specialize in writing content for the tourism industry for my island home of Barbados. I help companies build strategies to grow online businesses with SMART marketing, advertising, and social media goals.

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