Calendar of cultural events, sporting events and important dates in Trinidad and Tobago
If you are visiting Trinidad check out the events and highlights throughout the year. From Food and Cultural to Sporting and Music, use our Trinidad events calendar to plan your trip around your favourite event.
Trinidad and Tobago International Marathon
JANUARY
Hosted at venues around Trinidad this racing weekend starts with a 5K run and walk at the Queen’s Park Savannah, followed by a half-marathon from Frederick Settlement, Caroni, and the pièce de résistance: the marathon beginning at St Mary’s Junction, Freeport
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Trinidad Carnival
FEBRUARY
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Holi / Festival of Colour
MARCH
Trinidadian Hindus celebrate this event annually, paying tribute to Hindu god Krishna.
Emancipation Celebrations
JULY
The annual celebrations take place in Port of Spain, the highlight being the August 1st Emancipation Day parade, through the streets of Port of Spain winding up at Emancipation Village.
Great Fete Weekend
JULY
The Great Fete Weekend is an annual six-night beach party at Club Pigeon Point, with DJs, sound systems and soca musicians from Trinidad and Tobago.
Santa Rosa Festival
AUGUST
The Rose Festival in celebration of Rosa De Lima, the patron saint of the Caribs. This annual event highlights the culture of the Amerindians of the Caribbean
Carib Great Race
AUGUST
Annual Powerboat race from Port-of-Spain to Crown Point.
Independence Day
AUGUST
Annual Parade and celebrations held at Queen’s Park Savannah in the capital Port of Spain August 31st
Diwali
OCTOBER
Diwali also known as Festival of Lights this hugely popular Hindu festival attracts people from the whole of the island.
