In Your City
Taste of the Caribbean festival is coming to your city!
After 25 years of producing the event in Montreal, the team has decided that it’s time to take this show on the road!
About the festival
The Taste of the Caribbean is Quebec’s largest free outdoor Caribbean cultural festival, held every year on the second weekend of July in the Old-Port of Montreal and attracting over 210,000 attendees. The festival features a wide variety of live performances, dances, music, arts, cuisines and beverages representing some of the 25 Caribbean islands, including Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe and many more.
From the famous reggae sounds and jerk chicken dishes of Jamaica to the spicy rums and soca artists of Barbados and Grenada, we invite you to come and immerse yourself in Caribbean culture, in your own city!
The Taste of the Caribbean festival is an exotic experience for all the senses!
Shows, Artists, DJs and Dancers:
This mix of African, Latin and Creole rhythms has given birth to multiple musical genres that leave no one indifferent.
Come and let yourself be carried away by our artists throughout the day!
Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes because you will be unable to stay seated while you let yourself be enchanted by the grooves of the island.
Dance, Percussion & Steel Pan:
What to do during the festivities? We have selected the best dance workshops for you: salsa, konpa, dancehall, etc. Are musical instruments your favorite? We also have percussion, djembe and tamtam workshops, with more than 200 instruments available per class. If you prefer the classic island sound, we’ll also be offering steelpan lessons during the day!
Tasting, Mixology & More:
From the oldest distillery to the most innovative producers, the festival’s Rum Zone offers you an unique opportunity to explore the world of rum. It’s the perfect place to showcase your best products, whether you’re a small distiller or a big name in the industry. Engage rum lovers with tastings and mixology sessions, and showcase your brand’s history and boldness. Want to get involved? Give us a call, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Food Lovers’ Dream:
Legend has it that the best food in the world comes from the West Indies [Caribbean], and we think it’s true! At the Taste of the Caribbean festival, you’ll have several occasions to savor an array of authentic Caribbean flavors. From jerk chicken and spicy curry to grilled seafood and savory broths, the festival offers a taste of the best the islands have to offer.
Don’t miss street food specialties like patties, rotis and doubles, or sweet treats like rum cake and tropical fruits. Each dish will transport you straight to the Caribbean, proving that their cuisine is truly unique!
