Aruba Events
There’s never a shortage of fun on the island of Aruba. From cultural celebrations and music festivals to regattas and other events that take advantage of the island’s warm waters and white sand beaches, visitors enjoy some of the Caribbean’s best, most vibrant events.
January - February
Aruba's Tivoli Lighting Parade takes place in downtown Oranjestad and incorporates thousands of tiny lights into costumes and floats, bringing a dramatic effect to the already extravagant display. The two-month-long Carnival culminates with an all-day Grand Carnival Parade, live music and more!
May
Jam out with the hottest internationally renowned performing artists at Aruba’s Soul Beach Music Festival. It's been recently voted one of the “Top Five Caribbean Celebrations by USA TODAY” and the #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter magazine.
July
The Caribbean’s largest amateur windsurfing event, Aruba Hi-Winds draws 100+ windsurfers and kiteboarders to the waters off of Aruba’s rocky Hadicurari Beach (aka Fisherman’s Huts) and Boca Grandi Beach for five days of competition mixed with beach parties, entertainment and event.
November
Called the biggest beach tennis competition in the world, the eight-day Aruba International Beach Tennis Open brings more than 1,000 professional and amateur players to Eagle Beach for competition on 35 courts, all mixed with music and fun events.
December
Aruba’s biggest traditional musical event, December’s Dande Festival features more than 50 singers. Traditional Aruban instruments, including the tambu, wiri and raspa, are used to produce a festive rhythm with a contagious chorus of Dande songs.