Pirates Week 2026 Celebrates Spirits, Gold & Glory

28 October 2026 | Press Release | By: Theresa Cole-Dawes

Pirates Week 2026 will take place from 30 October to 21 November, beginning in Cayman Brac before continuing in Grand Cayman and concluding in Little Cayman.

Now in its 49th year, the national festival will be held under the theme ‘Spirits, Gold & Glory’, celebrating Caymanian culture, heritage and community through a diverse programme of events and activities

Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage, Hon. Isaac Rankine, said “Pirates Week is one of the Cayman Islands’ most recognised cultural celebrations, bringing our community together across all three islands while creating opportunities to showcase our heritage, local talent and traditions. As we begin this year’s festivities, I encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the many events planned and experience the spirit of Pirates Week,”

The opening programme in Cayman Brac includes the Kids and Teens Halloween Party and Tortugas Buccaneers Ghostly Pirate Party on Friday, 30 October, followed by the Cayman Brac Family Fun Day, parade and fireworks on Saturday, 31 October. Celebrations continue Sunday, 1 November with Wine Down and the Pooch Parade, Art Show and Buffet.

Following the Cayman Brac celebrations, Pirates Week moves to Grand Cayman, where the programme will feature a wide range of cultural, entertainment and family-focused activities, including Pirates Landing, the Float Parade, Cardboard Boat Regatta, District Heritage celebrations, live entertainment, and food events.

The 2026 festival will conclude in Little Cayman with activities including Pirates Landing, live entertainment and fireworks on Friday, 20 November, followed by a Pub Crawl and after-party on Saturday, 21 November.

Pirates Week continues to celebrate Caymanian culture, heritage and community spirit while bringing together residents and visitors through some of the Islands’ most recognised traditions and festival experiences.

Members of the public are encouraged to review the full Pirates Week 2026 schedule, available at piratesweek.com/events. Updates will also be shared through the official Pirates Week social media channels, @piratesweekcayman.

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