Lineup Revealed For 2024 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival At Baha Mar

Baha Mar has announced the official lineup of events and experiences in the annual Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival. Running from October 22 – 27, 2024, the resort will host a unique festival including celebrity chef demos, live performances, special master classes, and the return of FUZE.

Baha Mar reveals lineup for the 2024 Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival

On the festival’s website, Baha Mar looks forward to welcoming guests and locals to the 2024 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. The festival is set to showcase an exciting lineup of world-renowned interactive chef demos, live performances, intimate and unique master classes, and the second annual FUZE Art Expo, a unique Caribbean art showcase in the Bahamas.

Among the highlights of the Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is a special performance by Grammy Award winner Rod Stewart. The singer will perform on stage at the Beach Party Powered by SLS Baha Mar at Baha Bay Lagoon on October 25.

Guests can see Stewart live and visit live chef action stations and unique cocktails, starting at $299 for Silver Pass Holders. Moreover, premier access is also available for Gold Pass Holders at $499 and Platinum Pass Holders at $699, including VIP viewing.

Guests can enjoy VIP viewing of Stewart’s show, live chef action stations as well as unique cocktails starting at $299 for Silver Pass Holders. Meanwhile, premier access is available for Gold Pass Holders at $499 and Platinum Pass Holders at $699.

Celebrity chefs at the event

Marcus Samuelsson, Dario Cecchini and Ken “Katsuya” Uechi are among the celebrity chefs hosting the festival, as well as John Cox, Executive Director of Art & Culture at Baha Mar. Moreover, special guests at the event will include Chef Simeon Hall Jr., and Food Network stars Carla Hall, Amanda Freitag, Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant and Maneet Chauhan.

Meanwhile, author and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum, mixology master Karl Williams, sommelier Amanda McCossin and Bahamian mixologist Marv the Mixologist will also appear at the festival.

Highlights of the Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival

• October 22 – Truffle Dinner by Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud
• October 23 – 27 – FUZE Art Expo showcasing TERN Gallery, Bordón’s Gallery, The Fresh Milk, Sixty 2 Sixty, Shaquille Coleby, Mestre Projects, John Paul Saddleton, June Collie, the Nassau Society and more
• October 25 – Rod Stewart performs at the Beach Party Powered by SLS Baha Mar at Baha Bay Lagoon
• October 26 – 27 – Culinary Expo with chef demos by Geoffrey Zakarian, Carla Hall, Scott Conant and more
• Marcus Samuelsson’s Marcus After Dark late-night party
• The Art of Brunch featuring Carla Hall, Amanda Freitag and Amanda McCossin
• Jazz Bar Happy Hour featuring The Essence Band
• Collage Workshop with artist Shaquille Coleby
• Masterclass in the Kitchen featuring Maneet Chauhan
• Cooking with Rum: Chef Simeon’s Beach BBQ featuring Karl “Franz” Williams
• Signature Chef Dinners

Tickets are available for purchase at bahamar.com/bahamas-culinary-arts-festival/ and are priced on required experience, ranging from $50 to $500 per person, per event.