Aruba Events

Aruba offers many different events throughout the calendar year. Aside from events that often accompany national holidays and traditional celebrations, your Aruba vacation may well coincide with international competitions and tournaments, sailing regattas and other sporting events. Furthermore annual film, music, art, and food festivals are held, along with other weekly cultural events.

Use our Aruba Events calendar to find events that coincide with your stay. You can select a specific date, search by a range of dates, or search by name if you know what event you are interested in.

One of Aruba's most famous events is the Aruba Carnival, which includes weeks of events that feature colorful decorated floats of all shapes and sizes, contagiously throbbing music, and parades with luxuriously costumed groups of celebrants of all ages, Carnival Queen elections and musical events such as the famous Tumba Festival and Calypso and Roadmarch competition.See the list Below for the Aruba Carnival Schedule and other helpful event lists.

Below are some notable upcoming events

June 2013

Dera Gai Celebration

An Aruban tradition celebrated every year on June 24. History tells that San Juan festivities originated on the South part of Mexico and came down to Guatemala and other countries in Central America reaching Venezuela and passed down to Aruba...read more

July 2013

Aruba International Film Festival

2013 Aruba International Film Festival dates are from July 2 to 6. More information will be announced soon. Recognized talent will share their work with a sophisticated and discerning audience from around the world...read more

Aruba Hi-Winds Tournament

The Aruba Hi-Winds is the greatest watersport event of the Caribbean's! Of course this year will be even better than last year! July 2-8, 2013, don't miss it! BE THERE and have the biggest fun ever!...read more

August 2013

Aruba Rembrandt Regatta 2013

2013 event information coming soon. Aruba Rembrandt Regatta 2012 event had over 160 participants from Aruba, Curacao, Saint Martin and the US. Information for the 2013 will coming up soon ...read more

19th Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Save the dates Aug 23, 24 and 25, 2013. Professional and amateur golfers team up in a two-day, 36-hole tournament featuring gifts, prizes and special events....read more

September 2013

Caribbean Wrestling Bash - The Legend Tour

2013 event information pending. It's been over 20 years for Aruba and now they are back, the Super Stars of former WWE & TNA Legends & Hall Of Famers live...read more

October 2013

PPC Aruba

Held at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa from October 2 through 9, 2013....read more

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 7th Edition

2013 event information coming soon. Dates are set for Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2013. October 4 and 5, 2013. New line up will be announced soon....read more

The 2013 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup

2013 event information coming soon. 2013 Dates Set! Aruba Caribbean Cup will be held October 11-13, 2013...read more

48th Classic International Billfish Tournament

2013 event information coming soon. From 26 to 28 October 2012 Aruba Nautical Club will be organizing its 48th annual Classic International Bill-fish Tournament...read more

Halloween

2013 event information coming soon. Be pending for the 2013 Halloween celebration. Find information about Halloween events and activities.read more

November 2013

Aruba in Style 2012

2013 event information coming soon. ARUBA IN STYLE attracts international designers, celebrities and media to the island of Aruba for a fun-filled week, and this year November 1 to November 4...read more

The Return of Monster Trucks 2012

2013 event information coming soon. Update: Big Foot just took Avengers challenge! The Monster Truck 2012 event is extended for another weekend. November 2nd at 8:00 pm and November 3rd at 8:00 pm....read more

12th National Coastal Clean Up

2013 event information coming soon. Aruba will hold the 12th National Coastal Clean-Up Day as part of the international event in which 60 nations worldwide participate...read more

Aruba Beach Tennis International Championships

2013 event information coming soon. Aruba is among the first to host an international tournament in the new sport of beach tennis. November 12 to 17, 2013....read more

Thanksgiving Celebration

2013 specials coming soon. Bringing your family to Aruba this Thanksgiving doesn't mean you can not have the traditional Turkey Day. Many restaurants on Aruba offer special Thanksgiving dinners. Below is a lists of restaurant Thanksgiving menus. Happy Thanksgiving! ...read more

Sinterklaas Celebrations in Aruba

Every year in November, thousands of children welcome Sinterklaas at the Aruba Ports Authority, following a parade...read more

December 2013

Aruba Restaurants Christmas Special

2013 specials coming soon. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in Aruba ...read more

Christmas in Aruba

Aside from celebrating Sinterklaas and Santa Claus, people really celebrate the birth of Christ and there generally is a true Christmas spirit within the community...read more

Aruba Dande Celebration

We don't hear much of Dande being played until after Christmas. Aruban true traditional music is the Dande which is played to welcome the New Year...read more

OVERBOARD Sailing Cruise Dance

Pelican Adventures & Heineken are celebrating the last Sunday of 2012 with a BANG! On Sunday, 30 December 2012...read more

Aruba Restaurants New Years Eve Special

2013 specials coming soon. Aruban Traditional New Year foods are thought to bring luck... read more

Aruba Happy New Year's Celebrations

Almost every hotel and some restaurants will have a special New Year's Eve dinner or a party... read more

January 2014

Aruba New Year's Plunge

Freezing cold water, lots of shivering bodies and shattering teeth hurting from the cold: nothing of the above is expected to happen to you when you join the Unox Nieuwjaarsduik (New Year's plunge). ...read more

Betico Croes Day

2014 event information coming soon. Betico Croes Day is a holiday filled with cultural, sports and musical activities throughout the island. A day to remember the father of the Aruban nation...read more

Grand 3-Day Mountain Bike

2014 event information coming soon. Grand 3-Day Mountain Bike event organized by Tribike Team Aruba. Races is held on three consecutive days for the categories Competitive, Sportive, Beginners and Ladies, and for the kids...read more

Aruba Carnival Season

Carnival events brings you contagiously throbbing music, luxuriously costumed groups of all ages, electrifying jump ups and torch light parades that wind their way through the streets at night...read more

February 2014

Aruba Restaurants Valentine's Special

2014 specials coming soon. Aruba Restaurants have special romantic Menu created for the occasion ... read more

Aruba Valentine's Day Specials

2014 specials coming soon. What can you do on Valentine's Day in Aruba? Here we will be adding more suggestions ... read more

March 2014

28th Aruba International Half Marathon

2014 event information coming soon. International competitors participate in Aruba's longest road race covering the length of the island from San Nicolas to Oranjestad...read more

Aruba's Flag and Anthem Day

2014 event information coming soon. March 18th is the official holiday on which we celebrate the existence of our National Anthem and our blue, yellow, red and white National Flag. In 2014 we are celebrating the 38th anniversary...read more

9th Wente / Papiamento Golf Tournament

2014 event information coming soon. On March 22, the golf tournament kicks off with an invitational cocktail reception in the stunning private garden of Papiamento Restaurant and on March 23...read more

The Copa Cees Bossers 14th Annual Tournament

2014 event information coming soon. A warm welcome to beach soccer lovers of all ages for March 28th, 2013. The magnificent arena welcomes local and visitor spectators and players to enjoy!...read more

April 2014

Aruba Easter Celebration

2014 event information coming soon. Although Lent is observed by many on Aruba, what truly matters for most Arubans during the Holy Week is "beach camping"...read more

The Aruba Xtreme Event 2013

2014 event information coming soon. For the first time: The Aruba Xtreme Event 2013 at Bushiri Beach, from April 2 - 7, 2013! The Extreme-Sports competitions will be surrounded by activities and entertainment for young and old.read more

Palo Marga's 30th anniversary celebration

2014 event information coming soon. In connection with the 30th anniversary of the Raceway Park Palo Marga April 27-30 The Boss Racing will organize this international drag racing competition to celebrate a milestone....read more

May 2014

Pole Sitting

2014 event information coming soon. Aruba's most bizarre championship is once again around the corner: the 21st edition of the Aruban Polesitting Championship...read more

Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival

2014 event information coming soon. Memorial Day Weekend 2014May 21 - May 26. The previous festival on Sunday was a total hit with Ne-Yo closing on Sunday. Be pending on the 2014 Artist line-up to be added soon...read more

King's Day Celebration

2014 event information coming soon. On April 26th Aruba will be celebrating King's Day for the first time. April 27th is the King's birthday and since it falls on a Sunday we will be celebrating the day before...read more

June 2014

Wine & Food Festival

2014 event information coming soon. The annual Wine & Food Festival 2013 food and wine tasting event features a pastry extravaganza with famous invited chefs showcasing their talents. From June 6-8, 2013... read more

6th International Aruba Piano Festival

2014 event information coming soon. Entering its 6th year in 2013, June 7 - June 15, 2013. The APF has developed an international reputation for its distinguished artists and innovative programming across a range of chamber music styles...read more

Father's Day Celebration

2014 event information coming soon. Find information about specials available for Father's Day, events and activities related to Father's Day on Sunday June 16, 2013...read more

Aruba One Cool Summer Event

Aruba's summers are special - long and cool! There's so much to do and so much to see! You name it, Aruba's got it! We'll try and highlight some of this summer's events. One Cool Summer for everyone Honeymooners, Families. Visit the pages for more information.