JANUARY 27, 2024
The Shore Club, Providenciales

“The Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre is proud to announce its 9th Evening of Art, a star-studded charity art auction showcasing highly talented local and international artists.

Join us for an unforgettable night of art and entertainment. All proceeds from this event will be directed towards supporting the Edward Gartland Youth Centre. The night promises an open bar, tantalizing canapés, food stations, and live entertainment.”

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Bambarra Beach, Middle Caicos

Annual model sailboat races on Bambarra Beach allows locals and visitors alike to try racing these traditional toys, along with live music and food vendors - ‘try your hand at model sailboat racing, eat, drink, dance, and enjoy the sunny skies on Bambarra Beach, Middle Caicos.’ TCI ferry offers boat / bus combo ticket to event from Provo.

Kick-off begins at 11 AM on February 10th!

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MARCH 11, 2024
Horsestable Beach, North Caicos

“It’s Time for Happiness & Unity” !! New to the calendar in 2024, join North & Middle Caicos for the 1st Annual Twin Island Unity Fest on Monday March 11th.

The festival has its roots in a truly inspiring objective - to show the youth of TCI a more positive route and encourage them to stay on the right path - to stay away from violence and instead to unify, believing that together we can all accomplish what we need to as Turks and Caicos Islanders for a brighter future.

Show your support for this incredible cause and help promote and spread awareness of unity within the TCI and most especially on the twin islands of Middle and North!!

Featuring (2024): SPACE MOVEMENTS DJs, A+ BAND

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MARCH 23, 2024
Horse Stable Beach, North Caicos

Designed to inspire the young people of North Caicos to get involved in the national music of TCI - rake 'n' scrape (also known as ripsaw) - this annual festival has been drawing hundreds to the island of North Caicos for over 10 years.

Featured (2023): PROVISION BAND, A+ BAND, QBAND LYNKS, DJ SPACE, PRIME DJS, DJ TREVOR G

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Read about 2023 event

APRIL 20, 2024
Grace Bay Market, Providenciales

Back for a 2nd year in 2024, get ready for a day filled with music, food, and fun hosted by Luxe Events. Experience live performances from talented artists, enjoy delicious local cuisine from various food vendors, Dance to the rhythm of the music, indulge in mouthwatering treats, and discover hidden gems at the market. Whether you're a fan of Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats there will be something for everyone at the SUNKISS FESTIVAL!

Featured (2023): KES THE BAND, MOTTO, GEMMA, and QBAND LYNKS!

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Tickets: Island e-Tickets

MAY 3, 2024
Providenciales
(2024 is at David’s Karaoke Bar!)

One of the biggest local music events, 'In Da Bush' brings some of TCI's most talented artists, DJ's and bands to the stage typically in the spring on Provo and in Nov/Dec on GT. If you are looking to rock out with the locals, this is the event for you - be ready to stay up late!

Featured (2023): ELROY SIMMONS, TESS CHARLES, DAVONTE MISSICK, KAZ HALL, PROVISION BAND, PRIME DJS, DJ POP, DJ SPACE, DJ YARDIE BOY plus international artists

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MAY 23-26, 2024
South Caicos

One of TCI's oldest festivals, the Big South Regatta is a weekend of celebration that commemorates the Queen's visit in 1966. Featuring boat races, donkey races, domino tournaments, beauty pageants and more - along with plenty of live music, from local to international bands, DJs, and of course, Junkanoo.

Featured (2023): GEMMA, PROVISION BAND, SAGITTARIUS BAND, MIKEY & KOOL-AID, DJ POP, DJ SPACE

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JUNE 1, 2024
Providenciales

Hosted by the Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association, enjoy an evening of tapas from the amazing chef’s at all of the island’s top resorts plus lively music + a silent auction. In 2023 the Taste of Tapas drew a packed crowd to the Shore Club - with a summer island chic vibe, mouthwatering food, and music by Prime DJs, this was a truly a night to remember. 2024 date confirmed, more details to come …

Featured (2023): PRIME DJs

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JUNE 7-9, 2024
Salt Cay

On the remote beautiful island of Salt Cay enjoy a day of kite flying, dominos, fishing tournament, bike race, maypole plaiting, and more - alongside live music from TCI and Bahamian musicians and DJs. Ferry options on event Facebook page from $40 roundtrip.

Featured (2023): DJ YARDIE BOY, PRIME DJS, DJ TREVOR, ELROY, V6 BAND

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JUNE 29, 2024
Providenciales

Hosted by Wattsapp Boss, AJ, and Cox, this annual car show always draw a huge crowd. The 2023 event took over the Stubbs Diamond Plaza and featured daytime events for kids plus Host Sweet Mickey and some of the island’s top DJs in addition to all the best cars / bikes / trucks / jeeps on island competing for the top coveted prizes! Location and details for 2024 still to be announced …

Featuring (2024): DJ FLEX, DJ AMARD, LIVE BAND (TBD), D-TRAXX and special guest from the Bahamas DJ GIGGY FYAH

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JUNE / JULY
Middle Caicos

TBD IF HAPPENING IN 2024.

EARLY JULY (tbd)
Grand Turk

The Beer Fest in Grand Turk celebrates local and international artists and beers.

Has been on a hiatus during COVID, TBD if happening in 2024. In 2023 the GT LINK UP WEEKEND replaced this event on Grand Turk.

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JULY 5-6, 2024
Local Village, Grand Turk

It all went down in Grand Turk in July 2023 at the GT Link Up Weekend. It kicked off with a pre-event at the Sandbar the night before, featuring Elroy & the Rake n Scrape band. The music festival took over on the weekend, with the top local bands, musicians, and DJs from Provo putting on an 8+ hour concert. This was the TCI music event of the summer!

Featured (2023): A+ BAND, PROVISION, PRIME DJS, DJ BLOW, WILLIAM COLE, ELROY, DJ YARDI BOI, TESS, JACK NASTY, GEMMA

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JULY 19-21, 2024
Little Water Cay

With events on Provo on the 19th and 20th, the main party is a boat ride away at Little Water Cay on July 21 from ~1 to 7pm featuring international DJs.

Events in Provo in 2023 were held at the Shore Club, the Beach Taco Bar @ the Grace Bay Club, and after parties every night at Cielo. 2024 events still tbd!

Featured (2023): DJ DALLAS, JOHNNYLEGEND, PRIME DJS plus international artists (DJ TCHOCK, DJ MANOLO, DJ MARK FARINA)

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Read about prior years: Destination Magazine (2019)

JULY 19-22, 2023 (2024 date tbd)
Parade Grounds, Grand Turk

A cultural celebration now held at the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk, features live performances by Grand Turk local bands, artists, and DJs along with the Miss and Little Miss Grand Turk Beauty Pageant, talent shows, parades, pageantry, dance and more.

Featured (2023): TESS, PROVISION, ELROY, DJ SHAKES

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Read about 2022 event: GT Summajam 2022

JULY 26-28, 2024
Provo + Noah’s Ark + North Caicos

An incredible event organized by the TCI Boat Club, set on the world class turquoise waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands, all while raising money for a good cause - the kidney foundation.

While teams make 5 stops (and collect their poker hand along the way), the real event is about the party at each stop. Join with a team and a boat or meet up and join the fun at any of the stop - everyone is welcome!

Check out a video of the 9th Annual Poker Run here

Featured (2023): A+ BAND, PRIME DJs, DJ TREVOR, RAJ THE ENTERTAINER

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JULY 27, 2024
Providenciales

Originally produced in Jamaica and dubbed the ‘global cooler festival’, the Igloo Party invites attendees to bring their own cooler of drinks and party to local and international DJs. In their words, ‘be their own bartender while partying to the best DJs from around the world’. Starts at 3pm.

Featured (2023): DJ SHAKES, TAYLO HYPE, DJ YOUNG SQUAD, DJ POP, COPPERSHOT, FYAHMAN, DJ SPRINGER, DJ KASH

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Learn more: igloonationevents.com

AUGUST 1, 2024
Providenciales + Grand Turk + North Caicos

A public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Events in Provo, GT, & North Caicos - live music, food, drinks, cultural events, storytelling and more.

Read about prior years:
Magnetic Media (2018)
TC Weekly News (2021)

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AUGUST 23-24, 2024
Bambarra Beach, Middle Caicos

From MC Expo Events … “Lovely people from all over Turks & Caicos, come down for the CULTURE 🇹🇨Middle Caicos Day will be an explosion of culture with our favourite local bands @pro.visionbandboys and A + Band.

You can expect adult and kids games, great local food and many surprises. Come and have a grand time in Middle Caicos !!”

Check out a video of Middle Caicos Day 2023 here

Featured (2023): A+ BAND, PROVISION BAND

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AUGUST 31, 2024
Conch Ground Bay, South Caicos

Lots of local vendors with local seafood, local band + DJ, a fishing tournament, a boat race, a conch knocking-diving-peeling contest, a dominoes tournament and more - this annual event draws locals from across the islands. Caribbean Cruisin chartered a ferry for visitors from Provo. Even a heavy rain storm in 2023 did not stop the Big South from partying on!

Featured (2023): PROVISION BAND, DJ POP

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OCTOBER 2024
Turks and Caicos Islands

Hosted by the Department of Culture and Heritage, “National Heritage Month, celebrated during the month of October, is an annual celebration that highlights and preserves the cultural heritage of the islands. Through a diverse range of activities and events, this month-long celebration brings communities together to explore, appreciate, and share the rich history and traditions that make the Turks and Caicos Islands a unique and vibrant place to call home.”

The 2023 theme of ‘Unveiling Our Hidden Treasures: Exploring the Gems of TCI’s Heritage’ encouraged “everyone to dig deeper into the islands' history and uncover the lesser-known aspects of their cultural heritage. From the rich stories of the Lucayan people to the enduring legacy of the Turks and Caicos Islands relentless history and coming of age, there are countless treasures waiting to be discovered.”

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OCTOBER 11-15, 2023 (2024 date tbd)

‘The Caribbean Food & Wine Festival is one of the Turks & Caicos Islands most anticipated culinary events of the year. This event brings together some of the best chefs from around the world for an unforgettable weekend of food, wine, and fun. From cooking demonstrations to wine tastings, there is something for everyone at this festival. So come join us for a weekend of amazing food and drinks, and discover why the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival is considered the culinary event of the year.’

Events span multiple locations - from kickoff cocktail parties, to the TCI Food Festival (featuring the best of the best local chefs), to ticketed culinary events, to incredible entertainment, the island of Providenciales lights up for the week when the Caribbean Food & Wine Festival is happening.

Featured (2023): lots of entertainment!

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Learn more at caribbeanfoodandwinefestivaltci.com

OCTOBER 26, 2024
Bellefield Landing, Kew, North Caicos

“We Going Kew is an all-day festival planned for Bellefield Landing from 11 AM to 7 PM. The event aims to give back to North and Middle Caicos communities. The objective is to create a cultural experience that will generate an opportunity to showcase the twin island's culture and farmer's market” (Source: TCI Unity)

Includes Fun Run sponsored by Turks Rippers

Featured (2023): A+ BAND, QBAND LYNKS, PRIME DJs, DJ SPACE, TESS, GEMMA, ELROY, DA RHTHYM BAND

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OCTOBER 14, 2023 (2024 date tbd)
The Palms, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Annual gala held in Oct / Nov at The Palms that raises funds for TCI’s National Cancer Society. Over 1000 people attended the 12th annual event in 2022 which raised over $85,000. The gala hosts a mega-shopping event where The Palms transforms its suites into mini pop-up shops. With the champagne flowing, attendees wander room to room to find incredible deals on gently used designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories as well as jewelry and other offerings.

After shopping, the party carries on in the lush courtyard which in 2022 was transformed into a lavish Alice in Wonderland setting and in 2023 a Barbie Pink Party with Prime DJs + celebrity bartenders + gourmet food + a silent auction.

Featured (2023): PRIME DJs

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Learn More: In the Pink Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 (2024 date tbd)
Grace Bay, Providenciales

In 2023 the National Trade Show held at Grace Bay Market featured over 50 vendors selling all local food, goods, and services made in the Turks & Caicos Islands plus incredible live entertainment including top DJs, local bands, a Junkanoo parade, and a singing competition. 2024 details to be announced…

Featured (2023): PRIME DJs, A+ BAND, WE FUNK JUNKANOO BAND

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DECEMBER 26, 2024
Grace Bay, Providenciales

The biggest street festival of the year - this annual street festival held on Boxing Day in Grace Bay, commemorates the island's West African and Caribbean heritage, featuring a parade, local music, food vendors, a more. Maskanoo is a combination of “Mas” or Carnival and Junkanoo.

Brought to you by TCHTA, the Ministry of Culture and Olympia Destination. Join Mr. Maskanoo David Bowen and celebrate on the Grace Bay Strip every December along with the We Funk Junkanoo band and some of the TCI’s leading musicians!

Featured (2023): WE FUNK JUNKANOO and the MASKANOO DANCERS, DJ UNCLE E, QBAND LYNKS, GEMMA, PRO-VISION BAND, RAJ THE ENTERTAINER

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Learn more: TCI Tourism - Maskanoo

JANUARY 1, 2025
Providenciales

Junkanoo Jump Up is one of the oldest traditions, originating with slaves in the 16th century as they celebrated their single day off during the holiday season. After ringing in the new year, the tradition continues with costumes, music and dancing from midnight to sunrise.

Featuring: We Funk Junkanoo, TBD

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Learn more:
TCI Tourism - Junkanoo
TCI Tourism - Rip Saw Music