Pirates Week 2026 Celebrations

Pirates Week 2026 brings Spirits, Gold & Glory to the Cayman Islands with a packed programme of pirate-themed festivities across Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman. From dramatic Pirates Landings and cardboard boat racing to district celebrations, food, swimming, live entertainment and fireworks, the festival offers plenty of ways to join the fun.

Highlights on Grand Cayman include the Movie Exhibit, Cardboard Boat Regatta, Pirates Landing, District Days, sea swims, Underwater Treasure Hunt, Food Festival, Trial of the Pirates, Grand Finale Street Dance and closing fireworks. The celebrations then continue in Little Cayman.

When and Where:

Cayman Brac: 30th–31st October 2026
Grand Cayman: 6th–14th November 2026
Little Cayman: 20th–21st November 2026

Featured Grand Cayman activities include:

Movie Exhibit – 5th November at 6.30pm, Ground Floor, Searock Building
Cardboard Boat Regatta – 7th November at 1.30pm, George Town Harbour
Pirates Landing – 7th November at 3.30pm, George Town Harbour
Underwater Treasure Hunt – 9th November
Pirates Fest “Harbour ½ Mile” Sea Swim – 9th November
George Town District Day – 10th November
Bodden Town District Day – 11th November
West Bay District Day – 12th November
East End District Day – 13th November
5K Sea Swim – 14th November
Food Festival – 14th November
Children’s Play Area – 14th November
Jr. Snapper Cook-Off Contest – 14th November
Dance Demo – 14th November
Water Mermaids Showcase – 14th November
Trial of the Pirates – 14th November
Grand Finale Street Dance – 14th November
Closing Fireworks – 14th November

Additional Pirates Landing, live band and fireworks activities take place during the Little Cayman celebrations on 19th–21st November.

With activities spanning three islands and everything from pirate spectacles to community celebrations, Pirates Week offers plenty of opportunities for families, residents and visitors to take part in Cayman’s National Festival.

Gather the crew and experience the ships, sword fights, competitions, entertainment and swashbuckling action of Pirates Week 2026.