The main venue which Grand Cayman visitors will want to know about for purposes of exploring the performing arts during their vacation is the Harquail Theatre. This venue, located on West Bay Road, seats over three hundred guests and is often filled to capacity. Plays produced on the stage of the Harquail Theatre include those written by local dramatists as well as more nationally recognized names.
In terms of performing arts events throughout the year, there are several options which visitors might wish to consider attending. One is the Cayfest, which is a multi-media local talent production occurring every April. Another is the Cayman Jazz Fest ( http://www.caymanislands.ky/jazzfest/ ) which happens at the beginning of December each year. However, the most popular of performing arts events in the area is the Batabano Festival ( www.caymancarnival.com ) which highlights the areas street performers and local talents.
One of the places that many people go to get information on local events for both Grand Cayman itself and the larger Caribbean Island area is CARIBARTS ( http://www.caribarts.org/links.php?ca... ). This organization gathers information about all of the local goings on in the worlds of dance, art, theater, music and festivals. Visitors who will be making Grand Cayman just one stop on a tour of the islands will particularly benefit from experiencing the performing arts in several different locations.