ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Antigua Classics: a unique and world-famous event. 

From 19th to 24th April, the Antigua Yacht Club will be hosting the 34th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta.

This is an annual gathering of sailors from near and afar to share their passion for racing spectacular classic yachts in Antigua's superb sailing conditions against the backdrop of historic Nelson’s Dockyard. Some of these boats date back to the early 1900s, but continued & meticulous maintenance allows them to compete with other, more recent yachts but which have been built using the original classic designs. The Regatta is particularly popular for the spirit of camaraderie introduced by its founder, with the smaller traditional wooden boats and their larger counterparts enjoying each other’s company irrespective of size or origin.

For further information, see www.antiguaclassics.com or email antiguaclassicsregatta@gmail.com.

Antigua Sailing Week, considered one of the Caribbean's most prestigious regattas, is held annually at the end of April and the 54th edition will commence with the Peters & May Round Antigua Race on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Following that will be five days of competitive racing off the rugged south coast of Antigua, wrapping up on Friday, May 5, 2023.

NOT A SAILOR, NOT A PROBLEM

There are many ways for non-sailors to have action during the week of activities. Whether you’re a first-timer visitor or a seasoned veteran, the event offers spectators a variety of activities. 

For full details on Antigua Sailing Week and the Round Antigua Race including news, photos, videos and results, visit the official website:

In Antigua and Barbuda, art, music, film and dance and will take over the twin-island paradise for seven days as a new festival, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week (ABAW) gets set to take place from April 16 – April 22, 2023 under the vibrant theme, ‘Culture in Colour’. 

Live music and spoken word will fill the air, colourful and poignant displays of Antigua and Barbuda art will dot the landscape, dancers in bright, cultural wear will burst out at national landmarks, and inspired spectators will pick up paint brushes for interactive painting sessions with featured artists during the week.  

Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, The Honourable Charles Fernandez says, “Antigua and Barbuda Art Week showcases the range of work that Antigua and Barbuda artists have to offer, from painters, musicians, sculptors, poets, dancers and more. Art Week brings increased national, regional and international attention to their talent, as we continue to fill out our destination calendar with new and exciting events that promote our culture