World Steelpan Festival is a commemoration of our strength and resilience as a people and a nation, taking place through a series of vibrant events in Trinidad, from August 5-11, 2024. Here’s a look at all the official events and activities that you can experience.

Learn more: https://visittrinidad.tt/worldsteelpanfestival/

Here’s a look at all the events and experiences:

ART EXHIBITION SERIES: GALLERY HOP EDITION
AUGUST 5-10, 2024

Join us for a series of art exhibitions across Trinidad! These steelpan editions of Gallery Hop will include: Rotunda Art Gallery, Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago, Castle Killarney (Stollmeyer’s), Arnims Art Gallery, Horizons Art Gallery, Studio Joli, Central Bank Museum and the Carnival Museum. Stay tuned for additional details.

Meeting Point: Queen’s Park Savannah
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Admission: Free

WORLD STEELPAN CONFERENCE: FROM ROOTS TO RECOGNITION – STEELPAN’S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL ACCLAIM
AUGUST 9, 2024

This conference includes key panel discussions focusing on financing and sustainability of our national instrument, with support of MITTCO and Panland. Stay tuned for registration details.

Location: Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Time: 9AM – 4PM
Registration Required

PAN YARD JAMS
AUGUST 10, 2024

Come and lime with us at your local pan yard! Take in the sweet sounds of pan taking place in our northern, eastern and central/southern regions of Trinidad.

Locations: Republic Bank Exodus, Desperadoes, Heritage Petroleum Skiffle
Time: 6PM – Till
Admission: Free

LEGACIES AND LEGENDS: NATIONAL STEEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CONCERT
AUGUST 10, 2024

Take a seat and enjoy a performance from our National Steel Symphony Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago at the renowned National Academy for the Performing Arts.

Location: National Academy for the Performing Arts
Time: 6PM – 9:30PM
Tickets on Sale (Coming Soon)

WORLD STEELPAN DAY
AUGUST 11, 2024

Celebrate World Steelpan Day festivities with a pre-celebration, unfolding at the birthplace of the steelpan, Piccadilly Street in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, continuing to the celebrations held at Woodford Square.

Starting Point: Piccadilly Street to Woodford Square
Time: 6PM – 1AM
Admission: Free