More than 1,000 tickets were sold for a culinary weekend that aimed to celebrate Bermuda’s diverse food scene, hospitality and creative spirit.

The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda 2026 brought a mix of returning favourites and innovative new experiences to the island from October 8 to 11.

From exclusive chef-led dinners and Havana-inspired cocktails to animated dining tables and a film that guests could actually taste, the festival this year explored new ways to celebrate Bermuda’s culinary talent and hospitality.

The weekend opened with Tastemakers, a collaboration between the City of Hamilton and the Bermuda Hotel Association, which saw seven of the island’s leading hotels host culinary experiences.

Last Friday evening saw the return of Art of the Pour, presented in partnership with Bacardi Limited, which transformed the iconic Bacardi Global Headquarters into a Havana-inspired celebration of cocktails, music and entertainment.

Saturday saw the debut of Tabletop Theatre: Where Dining Meets Storytelling, an immersive dining experience that transformed Pier 6 into a theatrical celebration of Bermuda’s seasons, landscapes and culinary heritage.

The festival concluded on Sunday with another Bermuda first, The Edible Movie: Bites, Camera, Action!, which transformed Fort Hamilton into a Parisian-inspired outdoor cinema with dining overlooking Hamilton Harbour.

A city spokeswoman said Taste of Bermuda 2026 had a total of 1,061 tickets sold.