St. Kitts Tourism Authority is gearing up for 2023, with innovative programming, thrilling sporting events, and a star-studded festival on the horizon. While this summer in St. Kitts has been appropriately named the “Summer of Fun,” the destination’s year-long event schedule is packed with culture, music, and adventure suited for every visitor. 

2023 Calendar of Events:

• Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim (26 March): Now in its 21st year, what started as a simple memorial has blossomed into one of the Caribbean’s favourite open water swimming events. World-class athletes rub shoulders with recreational swimmers, all gathering to support a noble cause
• St. Kitts Music Festival (22-24 June):  One of the most diverse musical events in the Caribbean, the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival draws A-list musicians, island visitors and locals for an on-your-feet celebration of exhilarating live music at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium
• St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week (13-23 July): Join St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week and help celebrate the best cooking the islands have to offer. This year's featured local ingredient is sweet potato and restaurants will feature it in menus at fixed special prices
• CPL 20 Cricket: The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 all set to take place at Warner Park, St Kitts & Nevis. Matches will be played in a Double Round Robin Method
• St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival: Locally called Sugar Mas, St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival opens on a Friday, with 6 weeks of a series of fêtes filled with calypso, waterworks, live events and fun. On January 2, for a final bash, revellers take to the streets for the Last Lap, the National Carnival’s concluding outdoor celebration

Last month, St. Kitts launched its newest island offering, the Kittitian RumMaster. Led by two of St. Kitts' prestigious rum experts, the Kittitian RumMaster program invites visitors to deep-dive into the history of rum and distilling rum, gain hands-on experience in creating spiced rum, and the methodology of creating rum-based cocktails. This unique immersive experience is designed for both rum aficionados and visitors wanting to learn more about the spirit. Kittitian RumMaster is the first program of its kind on the island. 

To learn more about news and upcoming events on the island, visit the St. Kitts website.