The World Comes to Nassau: 28 countries unite for a weekend of international cuisine, music and culture

Poinciana Magazine

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The 29th International Culture, Wine & Food Festival returns to the Botanical Gardens in Nassau on October 17 and 18, 2026, bringing together cuisine, music, entertainment and cultural experiences from around the world.

This year's festival will feature participation from 28 countries, including The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Organizers have also shared a glimpse of some of the international dishes and drinks attendees can look forward to sampling throughout the two-day celebration.

Caribbean favourites will include Jamaican jerk cuisine, Dominican mofongo, yaroa and sancocho, while Peru will showcase dishes such as pollo a la brasa and lomo saltado.

African cuisine will also be well represented, with Nigerian favourites including jollof rice, fufu, egusi and suya, alongside Ghanaian dishes and Ethiopian specialties such as injera, sambusa and traditional Ethiopian coffee.

Those looking to explore Asian flavours can sample Japanese onigiri and karaage chicken skewers, Korean corn dogs, Indian butter chicken, samosas and other regional specialties.

European offerings will include German bratwurst and Bavarian pretzels, along with Italian gelato, tiramisu and Nutella crêpes. Festivalgoers can also look forward to specialty Mexican cocktails and locally made beverages from Whisktea Bahamas.

Beyond the food, the festival promises a celebration of international traditions, music, dance and cultural exchange, offering attendees an opportunity to experience a variety of cultures without leaving Nassau.

The festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

For more information, visit www.culturefestbahamas.com.