Barbados tourism highlights include Dive Fest and local wellness activities

Barbados offers a variety of cultural, sporting, and wellness activities for visitors. Scheduled events for the weekend of August 21–23, 2026, include the conclusion of Dive Fest, which features a lionfish hunt, a raft-up at Carlisle Bay, and a wreck day ceremony focused on marine conservation and underwater adventure.

Other local experiences include the Caribbean Grand Market for food and shopping, historic tram tours, and hiking through the island's greenery. For those interested in local sports and wellness, the island is known for road tennis—a native racquet sport—as well as outdoor activities such as beach yoga and paddleboard snorkeling.