Festivals inAruba take place throughout the year on the island. The island waivedCOVID-19 testing requirements in 2022 to increase the number of visitors.[1]
The Aruba Summer Music Festival is aLatin music festival. It is celebrated at the end of June every year and lasts for 2 days.
The Bon Bini Festival takes place inFort Zoutman,Oranjestad every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout the year with Antillean dancers,drum music, cultural food, andart.[2]
The Soul Beach Music Festival is a multi-night concert series heldMemorial Day weekend.[3][4] The attendees take part in nightclub events, beach parties, concerts, and comedy shows. As of 2025, the Soul Beach Music Festival is returning to the island ofSint Maarten where the festival originated.[5]
The Aruba International Film Festival typically takes place over a week in June. In 2015, thirteen films were screened.[6]
The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international jazzmusicians.[7] The festival presents local and international bands and artists over a two-day event in October. Whilejazz music is the focus, other artistic elements including dance, poetry, and art are also included in the program.
The Dande Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Aruba, and takes place in the last week of December.[8] The festival features over 50 singers performing their original music along with traditional Dande songs for the new year.
Carnival is a month-long celebration. Activities in this festival include music competitions, pageants, street parties and parades.[9] This celebration started in 1954 in Aruba.