The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival 2025: five days of art and gastronomy in the Bahamas

From October 22 to 26, 2025, Nassau will be the cultural epicenter of the region with The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival. Organized by the Baha Mar resort, the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival combines haute cuisine, artistic creativity and Caribbean heritage. Star chefs, musicians, artisans and more than 120 artists from 21 countries will come together for a 2025 edition that confirms the growing importance of the Caribbean on the international scene.

FUZE: Caribbean art in the spotlight

Over 120 artists and 21 countries represented

At the heart of the Bahamas culinary and arts festival, the FUZE Caribbean Art Fair presents its third edition. Supported by Scotiabank, it brings together painters, sculptors, photographers and performers from all over the region. Established names such as Malene Barnett, Lavar Munroe and Janine Antoni will rub shoulders with up-and-coming talents, affirming Nassau as a creative hub.

Workshops and transmissions

FUZE is not limited to exhibitions. Workshops on Straw Craft or interactive painting (Sip N Paint) offer a dialogue between artists and audiences. This openness to transmission is at the heart of the festival’s mission: to make people see, but also to make them understand. In this context, The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival plays an educational role, building bridges between generations of artists and enthusiasts from all over the world.

A prestigious culinary program

Masterclasses

In partnership with Bon Appétitthe Bahamas culinary and arts festival offers a Kitchen MasterClass Series in small groups. Amanda Freitag will introduce Beef Wellington, Geoffrey Zakarian will revisit salade niçoise, Carla Hall will lead a session on Southern American cuisine, while Maneet Chauhan will showcase Indian street food. These courses go far beyond mere demonstration: they enable participants to engage in dialogue with leading culinary personalities and grasp the philosophy behind each creation.

Signature dinners

Each evening, international international and Caribbean chefs orchestrate exceptional meals. Daniel Boulud will open the ball with his Truffle Dinner at Rosewood. Marcus Samuelsson, Scott Conant, Simeon Hall Jr, Dario Cecchini and Geoffrey Zakarian will be offering new creations in the resort’s flagship restaurants: Carna, Katsuya, Leola, Marcus Up Top and Café Boulud. These moments of haute gastronomy contribute to reinforcing the Bahamas’ reputation as a leading culinary destination, and give The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival a strong international dimension.

Original experiences

– Tacos & Tequila Mexican Brunch (Saturday)
– Coconuts & Cocktails with Samuelsson and Conant (Saturday)
– Chef Simeon’s Sunset Beach BBQ (Sunday)
– A Taste of Mexico to close the festival

These experiences illustrate the diversity of the formats on offer, from casual brunch to refined dinner, while highlighting the inventiveness of our chefs and the richness of Caribbean influences.

Day-by-day highlights

Wednesday, October 22

– FUZE Caribbean Art Fair opens
– Daniel Boulud’s Truffle Dinner

Thursday, October 23

– Afternoon Tea at The Library
– Straw Craft Workshop
– Happy Hour with The Essence Band at Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club

Friday, October 24th

– Masterclass Amanda Freitag
– Acrylic Pouring Workshop
– Toast & Totes Workshop
– Welcome Party with Lenny Kravitz concert

Saturday, October 25

– Daily Expo (12pm-6pm)
– Flamingos & Flocktails
– Geoffrey Zakarian Masterclass
– Sip N Paint with John Paul Saddleton
– Tacos & Tequila Mexican Brunch
– Chef’s Table with Dario Cecchini
– Signature dinners (Katsuya, Café Boulud, Marcus Up Top, Leola)

Sunday, October 26th

– Sip N Paint with June Collie
– The Art of Brunch with Carla Hall, Amanda Freitag & Maneet Chauhan
– Tasting Tuscany with Scott Conant
– Figure Drawing Workshop
– Sushi & Sake with Rolando Ordoñez
– Masterclass Maneet Chauhan
– Chef Simeon’s Sunset Beach BBQ
– A Taste of Mexico

Passes for everyone

The Weekend Pass includes access to the Expo, FUZE, the Welcome Party and a signature dinner. A la carte tickets are also available for specific workshops or dinners. The offer is rounded out by packages including accommodation at the three hotels in the Baha Mar complex: the Grand Hyatt, the SLS and the Rosewood. Thanks to this formula, The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival becomes accessible to both curious amateurs and enthusiasts wishing to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

Economic and cultural leverage

Beyond events, The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival acts as a strategic lever for tourism and the Caribbean creative economy. It draws attention to the Bahamas, boosts the region’s tourist appeal and structures a truly Caribbean art scene. Through gastronomy, art and music, Nassau asserts itself as a place where past, present and future meet.

This balance of culinary excellence, artistic flair and showcasing of Bahamian traditions places the event at the heart of contemporary issues in the Caribbean. Giving new visibility to local and regional talent, The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival illustrates the Bahamas’ ability to combine hospitality and cultural innovation.

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The Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival 2025: five days of art and gastronomy in the Bahamas

FUZE: Caribbean art in the spotlight

Over 120 artists and 21 countries represented

Workshops and transmissions

A prestigious culinary program

Masterclasses

Signature dinners

Original experiences

Day-by-day highlights

Wednesday, October 22

Thursday, October 23

Friday, October 24th

Saturday, October 25

Sunday, October 26th

Passes for everyone

Economic and cultural leverage

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