From the World Creole Music Festival in late October, to Independence in November followed by February's Carnival, the major events of the year are either side of Christmas.

However, the summer sees plenty of action as well. Domfesta hosts many events from April to June, and the Giraudel-Eggleston Flower Show usually takes place during this time as well.

The ever-popular Dive Fest kicks off in early July and runs for about two weeks. The Kubuli Carib Canoe Race is a highlight of this event.

Throughout the year many communities have village feasts. Examples are the Feast of St. Peter (held in West coast fishing villages like Dublanc), La Salette in Pointe Michel, or Fete Isidore in Grand Bay. Usually held over a weekend, the feast may start with a church service, followed by events throughout the day, and culminates in a dance in the village hall or school.

In Portsmouth, the Paladium Disco, near Portsmouth Beach Hotel is the most popular disco to go to on weekends. There is also Le Perroquet, located centrally in Lagoon.

Most of the hotels also have their special nights (see below), including the Cellars Bar beneath Sutton Place Hotel, with special events on a Wednesday and Friday night.

Coco Rico's Ti Caz Cafe, located on the Bayfront, is a popular place to have a drink and relax during the day.

Thursday Night:
Live Jazz at Symes Zee. Starts 10 pm
Thirsty Thursdays at The Cove start 8.30 pm
Karaoke and Spanish Dancing at the Spanish Takeover, Portsmouth. Starts 8:00 p.m

Friday Night:
Happy Hour at Fort Young. 6-8 pm.
TGIF at Cellars Bar, downstairs Sutton Placel
O'Byrnes Irish Pub - Ribs Specials
Live Music at Bambuz in Loubiere.

And every night except Thursday, there's always Spider's in Loubiere, from 10 till late.