A trip to the Caribbean is on the bucket list of many, including us! Think of Caribbean parties that guarantee endless fun, high-energy cocktails, and thriving dance floors. So what if we tell you that this Caribbean experience was brought from the tropics – straight to Goa? Yes, you read it right! Enter CASA BACARDÍ’s first-ever Tropical Edition that took place in Goa from 7th to 8th January, 2026. While we were lucky enough to experience it first-hand, here’s a quick run-through of what you missed at the much-anticipated CASA BACARDÍ Weekend.
The weekend music festival in Goa unfolded across three dynamic stages that each had infectious energy. These were: Treehouse, Rockpool, and Cave and each of them had something unique to offer.
This year, CASA BACARDÍ Goa was all about embracing movement, surrendering to the energy, and discovering your true self as you sway and sip in style. It had a dynamic mix of global and homegrown artists including the likes of ARTBAT, Da Capo, Sistek, Kilimanjaro, Lifafa, TechPanda x Kenzani, Anyasa, and others.
Over the course of two days, these artists took the stages by storm and ensured we were fully immersed in the Caribbean-inspired energy of the festival. With Afrobeat and Afro-inspired electronic music in the limelight, the festival stood as a driving force shaping the sound of new-age audiences.
Beyond its foot-thumping music, CASA BACARDÍ stood out for the range of experiences it curated that prioritized culture over everything else. It stood out for its participatory, culture-first experiences that were curated for guests to engage, explore, and express themselves in their own unique way.
We’re talking about experiences such as hands-on mixology sessions, Afro Kizomba workshops, drum circle workshops, DIY glass décor, light-painting photography, and interactive makeover stations. Each experience was curated to bring out your authentic self and leave lasting memories.
To take the Caribbean energy even above a notch, the festival hosted bar takeovers by some of the world’s leading international bars. CASA BACARDÍ Goa’s first-ever Tropical Edition witnessed Tropic City (Bangkok), Havana Social (Bangkok), Junglebird (Kuala Lumpur), and local bars like Pablo’s (Goa) and Boilermaker (Goa) transforming the festival into a tropical Caribbean escapade. Guests enjoyed signature BACARDÍ cocktails like the Caribbean Smashed Mojito, Tango Wit’ Da Mango, and Cataño in Bloom.
Along with international bar takeovers, the festival stood out for an exciting CASA BACARDÍ x Crep Dog Crew (CDC) collaboration. The BACARDÍ x Crep Dog Crew (CDC) brought a fresh, modern drip to the festival that combined CDC’s streetwear aesthetic and BACARDÍ’s Caribbean energy. Along with it, collections from brands like Batoki, Antarez, and Covera celebrated fearless individuality expressed through street style.
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Goodies Narayanan, Marketing Director, India, Bacardi, reflected on the smashing success of CASA BACARDÍ in Goa in the following words: “CASA BACARDÍ in Goa truly brought our philosophy of ‘Do What Moves You’ to life. While we have consistently pioneered large-scale cultural experiences in India, this edition was about evolving with our consumers – moving beyond scale to create deeper, more meaningful cultural connections. Seeing communities come together so organically through music, movement, and shared energy with our first-ever Tropical edition was truly inspiring. This is the Caribbean spirit of BACARDÍ at work, and we are excited to take this momentum to new destinations and social spaces across the country”.
With its first-ever Tropical Edition in Goa being a smash success, CASA BACARDÍ has set the tone for a new kind of culture-first experience in India. The kind of experience that is curated for the young, the free, and the expressive.
