Local entities are invited to submit events for Bermuda’s first National Events & Entertainment Calendar. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Events & Entertainment Committee [BNEEC], established under the Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, is pleased to invite local event producers, cultural organisations, sporting bodies, creative practitioners, community groups, businesses, and stakeholders across Bermuda to review the draft calendar and submit their National and Signature Events for consideration for inclusion in the Bermuda’s first National Events & Entertainment Calendar. “The BNEEC invites event submissions that meet one or more of the following characteristics:National Events: Events of broad public significance, cultural, economic or historical relevance, wide community participation, or meaningful national impact – reflecting Bermuda’s heritage, values, and shared identity. “The Committee has presented the draft 2026 National Events & Entertainment Calendar to the Minister, which will be published for the first time in the coming months. “Submissions will help inform the Committee’s vetting and recommendations to the Minister, as the Calendar aims to showcase events that highlight Bermudian identity, amplify local creatives, promote inclusivity, support community development, and align with existing national policy frameworks – including the National Tourism Plan, National Cultural Heritage Policy, National Sports Policy, and the Ministry’s events and funding criteria.