4 Best Performing Arts in The Abacos, Bahamas

Goombay Summer Festival—traditional summertime parties with dance troupes, musical groups, and lots of local food and crafts—takes place in Marsh Harbour.

Early to mid-February, Elbow Cay comes alive with the sound of music during this week-long festival. Leading songwriters from around the world perform original songs at venues across the island.

Many Abaco communities have their own Junkanoo celebrations; Hope Town has a New Year's Eve children's rush-out for locals and visitors to join in. Parades in The Abacos are much smaller and more intimate than in Nassau—and far less competitive.

Regattas in The Abacos is a fun-filled 10-day event held in late June or early July, stretching over several islands, with races and plenty of onshore parties.