Events - Kingston Pirates Week

Events

Fun and Excitement

Port Royal Dining Experience

Let’s talk about how Port Royal has the most delicious seafood in Jamaica! The dining experience promises patrons four days of culinary exploration, offering special menus and discounts at participating restaurants. Come and taste Port Royal!

Upcoming Events

11

Mar. 2026

SupaHeavy Wednesdays

Get ready to experience Pirates Night at SUPAHEAVY Wednesday on March 11-15, 2026, at Janga’s Sound Bar & Grill, featuring a live performance by Kacique. This special edition, held in celebration of Kingston Pirates Week, blends Kingston’s buzzing nightlife with the adventurous spirit of the high seas. Patrons are encouraged to come out in their best pirate attire for a lively pirates costume party, with exciting giveaways for the best-dressed buccaneers. Alongside the music and fun, guests can also explore unique pop-up shops, adding a marketplace vibe to the night’s festivities. With great entertainment, vibrant energy, and a fun nod to Jamaica’s maritime history, Supaheavy Pirates Night promises an unforgettable evening that captures the essence of Kingston’s culture and creativity.

12

Mar. 2026

Riddims & Rum A Pirate Merritone Fete

A is a celebration of Jamaican sound system culture, centered around the legendary Merritone Sound System, one of the oldest and most respected in the island’s history. It blends vintage Jamaican music—from ska and rocksteady to classic reggae, soul, and R&B—with a warm, feel-good atmosphere that attracts both locals and visitors of all ages.

13

Mar. 2026

Port Royal Street Dance

Party on the streets like the Pirates did. Come and celebrate with the residents of the Port Royal community and experience the culture of the Jamaican street dance.

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Pedal & Pirates Ride

Bright and early the cyclists take to the streets of Port Royal.

Ride through Kingston and along the scenic St. Thomas coast.

Includes:

Booking:

All bookings to be made via the Kingston Pirates Week website. *Note: 10% of each booking supports Kingston Pirates Week.

14

Mar. 2026

Pirates Beach Clean Up

Port Royal Plastic Treasure Hunt, will see participants collecting plastic around the Port Royal community while searching for hidden clues. The grand prize is $150,000. Teams can register to enter the competition for JMD $7,500 per team (Early Bird rate $6,000). Each team can have up to 4 members.

How The Hunt Works

Pirate’s Code

What’s Included

Day Schedule (2hrs)

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Arrival and Briefing

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM: Departure via Pontoon to Island Clean-Up

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: First Group – Beach Clean-Up

9:10 AM – 9:40 AM: Second Group – Beach Clean-Up

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM: Final Collection, Weigh-In, Awards & Vote of Thanks

The garbage collected will be weighed, and prizes will be awarded to the group or individuals with the heaviest collection. There will also be an exciting scavenger hunt, which will run simultaneously with the clean-up.

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14

Mar. 2026

Pirates & Wenches 4 D EDITION

Dine, Drink, Dance & Donate. Featuring four decades & more of music. Saturday night. Adults only! The all- inclusive event will include the best DJS, music, amazing décor , lighting and entertainment. With beer and Rum flowing as it would many years ago when Pirates made Port Royal their place to trade, do business and party putting Jamaica on the map.

15

Mar. 2026

Kingston City Run: Pirates Run di City!

Should read Bright and early the runners and walkers take to the streets of Kingston for Kingston City Run – “Pirates Run Di City” 10K and 5K.

Category	Distance	Date Sunday March 15, 2026
KCR 2025 – Local Participants	10K	JM $4,500
	5K	JM $3,500
KCR – International	10K	US $75
	5K	US $40

Then it’s celebrations time at the Finish Line Pirate’s Reggae Bash. Prizes for Top finishers, All participants receive medals, prize for Best Pirate’s Costume and more.

Kingston City Run: Pirates Run di City!

Category	Distance	On/Before July 31	On/After Sept 30
KCR 2025 – Local Participants	10K	JM $4,500	JM $6,000
	5K	JM $3,500	JM $5,000
KCR – International	10K	US $75	US $85
	5K	US $40	US $50

15

Mar 2026

Pirates and Seafood Festival Finale

Fun for the entire family!
Real, live action-adventure entertainment combined with humor and fun that will leave with a memorable experience that they’ll be talking about long after the party.

A true ,fully interactive pirate experience!

Vendors, food, entertainment, community organizations, games, activities, demonstrations and surprises!! This participatory festival, we want you DOING things!! There are free activities and participation events.. Expect to have FUN!!!! The activities at the park are family oriented for people of all ages. We will have a “Pirate Invasion” come out in costume and help us invade Port Royal.

Ahoy, The Port Royal Pirate Festival is one of the largest and most exhilarating events to take place in this historic Jamaican port. This family-oriented festival offers an immersive experience where you won’t just watch the pirates—you’ll become one!

Expect a thrilling array of music, entertainers, vendors, food, games, and activities that will keep the whole family entertained. A special highlight of the festival will be the “Pirate Invasion”—so come in your best pirate attire and help us invade Port Royal in style. There will also be costume contests with prizes for men, women, and a special category for children.

Food lovers will enjoy a wide selection of local seafood dishes, including shrimp, oysters, crab, and fish, all expertly prepared by local chefs and seafood vendors. Get ready for a memorable adventure—FUN awaits at the Port Royal Pirate Festival!