Next Celebration: July/August 2023
The biggest cultural fete in the British Virgin Islands is in Tortola in August. The event is called the BVI
Emancipation Festival, also known as August Festival. It is a celebration of Emancipation. Activities
include pageants, food fair, musical shows, horse races and a parade.
Schedule: The 2023 BVI Emancipation Festival schedule is not yet available but have a look at the
2019 schedule below for an idea of what you can expect.
Events
Date
Title
Color
Event Type
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Events
Events
Events
Events
Music
Music
Music
Music
Music
St. Croix Carnival
St. John Carnival
St. Thomas Carnival
Tortola Carnival
Virgin Gorda Carnival
july 2019
19jul3:34 pm3:34 pmPrince & Princess Pageant
Time
(Friday) 3:34 pm – 3:34 pm
Location
Multi-purpose Sports Complex
august 2019
08augAll DayCarrot Bay Cultural Fiesta – Fisherman’s Tournament
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
Carrot Bay
Village Lineup
Date
Title
Color
Event Type
All
Events
Events
Events
Events
Events
Music
Music
Music
Music
Music
St. Croix Carnival
St. John Carnival
St. Thomas Carnival
Tortola Carnival
Virgin Gorda Carnival
july 2019
26jul8:00 pmRazor Blades | Xtream Band | OMG | R. City | DJ Carley Cartel
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
27jul8:00 pmA.B.M | Monea | Teddyson | VIBE | Popcaan | DJ Push Pop
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
28jul8:00 pmFinal Phase | DJ Grim, DJ Mangee | Amara la Negra | Nu Look
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
29jul8:00 pmFour Strong Fungi Band | Xtreme Band | WCK | Grand Masters | Showtime Band | DJ Marz
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
Time
(Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
august 2019
01aug8:00 pmBaron | Mighty Pat | Hard Core | Dradonaires | DJ Wiz
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
02aug8:00 pmSistah Joyce | Ritical | Revelation | IMO | Tarrus Riley | Romain Virgo | VIBE | DJ Taz
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
03aug8:00 pmSoca Monarch Competition | Freezy | Rupee | Explainer | Mr. Killa | OMG | DJ Dre
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
04aug8:00 pmContra Band | Showtime Band | Poizon Band | Destra | DJ Rookie
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
05aug8:00 pmA-Secret Band | Evolution Band | Spectrum | Turbo Sound
Time
(Monday) 8:00 pm
Location
Tortola Festival Village
09aug8:00 pmXtreme Band | Machel Montano | Skinny Fabulous | OMG
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
Carrot Bay
10augAll DayPure Mass Band | Adam O | Pumpa | Jah Cure | VIBE
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Carrot Bay