Distinctive culture, timeless traditions.
Bright colours, rhythmic drums, unexpected flavours, and a style that's unmistakably our own – Bermuda's distinctive culture is a rich mix of traditions, proudly shaped by Black heritage and Portuguese, British, Native American, and Caribbean influences. And you're warmly invited to experience it all.
Strike up a conversation, listen to stories passed down for generations, and welcome a little piece of Bermuda into your heart. Grab a delicious bite to eat at a beloved mom-and-pop eatery, show your support for Black-owned independent shops and businesses, and explore the profound journey of Bermuda's African Diaspora Heritage Trail.
African Diaspora Heritage Trail
Did you know that sixty percent of Bermuda's population can trace their ancestry to the West Indies and West Africa? The African Diaspora Heritage Trail offers a powerful, interactive way to discover their story. Insightful museum exhibits and informative monuments honour the island’s rich African heritage and invite you to learn about the lives of enslaved people in Bermuda before emancipation. It's an experience that connects you to our very soul.
Live Music
We dare you not to dance! Head to the Blue Waters Anglers Club during its weekly Friday night Fish Fry to start your weekend on the right note. And if you suddenly hear a series of high-pitched whistles or booming drums, you’re in for a treat: a Gombey troupe is coming! The Gombey tradition is a mix of African, Native American, Caribbean, and British cultures dating back to the early 1800s, and you won’t get to experience it anywhere else but here in Bermuda.
Fun on the Water
In Bermuda, the party takes to the sea. Ask a Bermudian about raft ups on Paradise Lakes, Admiralty House, or Mangrove Bay. Rent your own boat and join in. Or boat cruises – they’ll likely recommend a 'Booze Cruise' or UberVida's Friday mini cruise, all departing from Hamilton. Expect lots of locals and fun! Sip, sing along, and sway to the music as you sail around the island’s coastline.
Street Art
Check out the murals that flank both sides of Church Street as you walk east toward City Hall, then admire bold works by mother/daughter artists Charmaine Friday and Alshanté Foggo at the Hamilton Bus Terminal and Victoria Park. On Front Street, the Bermuda Marquee will no doubt catch your eye, and there’s no better way to announce to your friends and followers “I’m in Bermuda!” than posing with the “Greetings From Bermuda” mural at 7 Church Street.
