Cayman Carnival Batabano
Cayman’s national carnival, Batabano, is a major highlight on the island’s entertainment calendar. The carnival is a multi-day celebration featuring fetes, a junior street parade, music, dancing and vibrant cultural showcases, attracting thousands of locals and visitors each year.
In 2026, Batabano joins with CayMAS to form a unified celebration known as One Cayman Carnival, bringing together Cayman’s carnival community for a larger and more dynamic experience.
Events begin in early May with the Junior Batabano parade on Saturday 2nd May, followed by a series of fetes and celebrations throughout the month, culminating in the main road parade on Saturday 23rd May 2026 along the Seven Mile Beach corridor into George Town.
This updated format replaces the traditional early May parade schedule and creates a single, expanded carnival experience showcasing Caribbean music, costume and culture.
Cayman Artweek
A week-long curated programme of gallery tours and open studios that showcases the very best of the Islands' arts and culture. The event takes place across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac to encourage the participation in, appreciation, and collection of art from local creators. Events take place on 19-24 May 2026 and more information can be found at the CAYMAN ARTWEEK website.
Furball Gala 2026
An annual fundraiser held in support of the Cayman Islands Humane Society. The 2026 date has yet to be announced but you can email cihsfundraising@gmail.com for further details.
For up-to-date and accurate information on all the best event happening in Cayman visit the Explore Cayman Events Calendar. Or download the What's On Cayman app here.
