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Taste of Bermuda Tickets On Sale Now

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For Immediate Release

Contact Information
Helen Zoellner
Public Relations Manager
hzoellner@cityhall.bm
441-292-1234 ext.204

Taste of Bermuda Tickets On Sale Now

Hamilton –August 25, 2023

The City of Hamilton is excited to announce that tickets for Taste of Bermuda – Hamilton's most delicious and immersive event – are now on sale!

The City has teamed up with Premier Tickets (Ptix) to offer convenient ticket purchasing options for one of the most anticipated events of the year. Go to www.ptix.bm to order your tickets today!

Taste of Bermuda takes place from October 13 to 15 and aims to highlight Bermuda’s eateries and local culinary talent, as well as create vibrant and engaging multi-sensory experiences for attendees.

The City’s Director of Marketing and Communications Ms. Jessica Astwood said, “The City of Hamilton is thrilled to bring back this bespoke culinary experience – now in its tenth year – which promises to showcase our culture, celebrate community and get your tastebuds talking! Taste of Bermuda is the most asked-about event on our calendar, and we are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale.”

The City would like to thank our sponsors BGA, Bacardi Ltd., Burrows Lightbourn Ltd. And Exclusive Group of Companies.

Among the offerings at the Taste of Bermuda 2023 event will be:

Set the Bar: Cocktail Competition
Date: Friday, October 13th
Time: 6pm – 11pm
Location: Pier 6 Complex, Upper Level
Tickets: $40
Available on PTIX.bm

Indulge in specialty cocktails and join the City of Hamilton and Bacardi Ltd. for Bermuda's premier cocktail competition, at the newly revamped Pier 6 venue. A selection of craft cocktails will be curated by Bermuda’s most elite bartenders for sampling and guests can vote in real-time for their favourite concoction in the People’s Choice poll. Guests will enjoy unrivalled views of Hamilton Harbour for a quintessential Friday sunset happy hour in the City.
Each ticket includes:

  • Complimentary premium welcome cocktails
  • A visit to the event’s Mash-tini Bar (it’ll make sense when you see it!)
  • Samples of each competitor’s showcased cocktails
  • Afterparty w/ DJ Chubb

*This is event is for those 18yrs and over – ID Required*

To apply as an interested bartender to compete in this event, click here.

Front Street Formal: Live Dining Experience
Date: Saturday, October 14th
Time: 7pm – 10pm
After Party: 10pm – 12am
Location: Front Street (between Queen & Parliament Streets)
Tickets: $240 VIP Seating | $200 GA Seating | $40 Afterparty
Dress Code: Mandatory Formal - ALL white attire
Available on PTIX.bm

Répondez S'il Vous Plaît for a coveted spot at Bermuda’s longest dinner table, as Front Street is shut down in style for a dazzling dinner party under the stars. Indulge in a carefully curated and locally sourced, 3-course feast with premium wine pairings, break bread with great company, and enjoy an immersive, must-do live dining experience. End the evening with a nightcap and a chance to dance the night away in the middle of Hamilton’s most iconic street, with DJ Rusty G.

Tasting Village: Festival of Flavours
Date: Sunday, October 15th
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Location: Front Street (between Queen & Parliament Streets)
Event Entry: FREE
Food & Beverage Tokens: $3 & $6 (vendor list will be announced at a later date)
Advance purchase available on PTIX.bm

Join us for the Taste of Bermuda weekend finale in the heart of the City! This lively street festival will transform Front Street into an open-air food market of delectable dishes! Explore Bermuda’s most beloved food vendors as they showcase mouth-watering delights. Featuring a live culinary stage with upbeat cooking demos by local chefs, live entertainment, and DJs mixing your favourite cooking music. An ultimate kids zone will feature all things fun, with free activities, eating competitions, giveaways and so much more!

Entry to this event is FREE, however, vendors will be selling food and beverage items by our token system, to allow the vendors to focus on expediting the service side to their patrons. To avoid lines at the token booth, at the festival, we recommend purchasing in advance, $3 and $6 tokens for food and beverage samples. Vendors will be selling these food and beverage samples at prices in increments of $3 e.g. $3, $6, $9, $12, etc. Token collection at City Hall we be available from Tuesday, October 10 through Thursday, October 12 (timings TBA), and at the token booth at the event.

To apply as an interested chef for cooking demos on the culinary stage, click here.

To apply to become a vendor at the Tasting Village click here.

Taste of Bermuda appeals to such a wide range of Bermuda’s residents and visitors – from those seeking family-friendly activities for the weekend to those interested in unique, memorable eating, drinking and entertainment experiences and anyone with a simple love of food!” said Ms Astwood. “In previous years, the event program has been known to bring out thousands of attendees over the course of the weekend.  This year’s program will transform the City into a gateway of all things delectable for one weekend!

For updates on national events hosted in the City and other City news, subscribe to our e-newsletter, The CityZen at cityofhamilton.bm and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram (@citylifebda) and Facebook (CityofHamiltonBda) and check out our website www.cityofhamilton.bm where you will find more information about Taste of Bermuda!

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