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1. Soul Beach Festival
FestivalsGoing into its 16th year in 2016, this big festival is becoming the island's top musical event. Held over May's Memorial Day weekend, it attracts...
Going into its 16th year in 2016, this big festival is becoming the island's top musical event. Held over May's Memorial Day weekend, it attracts big-name artists and huge crowds with concerts rotating locations from Palm Beach to downtown Oranjestad all the way to San Nicolas. There are also comedy shows, a new Soul Beach fitness Challenge, and parties galore island-wide.
Palm Beach, n/a Aruba, Aruba -
2. Caribbean Cinemas VIP
Ideal for the rare rainy day, or just for something different than the beach, catch a first-run flick in air-conditioned comfort at this ultramodern venue...
Ideal for the rare rainy day, or just for something different than the beach, catch a first-run flick in air-conditioned comfort at this ultramodern venue with six stadium seating auditoriums. The fully reclinable leather seats with lots of space between the rows make it even more inviting for a family outing. It opens at 5 pm weekdays, and 2 pm on weekends.
J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 382A, Palm Beach, n/a Aruba, Aruba297-582--3693 -
3. Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
FestivalsThe music begins at intimate venues around the island and leads up to a big two-day jazz, soul, and Latin music festival held at the Renaissance...
The music begins at intimate venues around the island and leads up to a big two-day jazz, soul, and Latin music festival held at the Renaissance Marketplace, usually in the third week of September. Big-name bands draw big crowds to the harbor, and the outdoor party continues long into the night all around Oranjestad with makeshift food stands and temporary bars. There is also a big on-site art event during the fest.
Renaissance Marketplace, Oranjestad, n/a Aruba, Aruba -
4. Cas Di Cultura
The National Theater of Aruba, the island's cultural center, hosts art exhibits, folkloric shows, dance performances, and concerts throughout the year....
The National Theater of Aruba, the island's cultural center, hosts art exhibits, folkloric shows, dance performances, and concerts throughout the year.
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5. Dera Gai (St. John's Day)
FestivalsThe annual harvest feast and "burying of the rooster" ( dera gai ) tradition is celebrated June 24 (the feast of St. John the Baptist). Festive...
The annual harvest feast and "burying of the rooster" (dera gai) tradition is celebrated June 24 (the feast of St. John the Baptist). Festive songs, bright yellow-and-red costumes, and traditional dances mark this holiday dating from 1862. Today, the live rooster—which symbolizes a successful harvest—has been replaced by a plastic one. You will also notice smoke all around the island from the ceremonial bonfires traditionally lighted that day.
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6. Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery
Art Galleries–ArtsGasparito is an historic property that houses a great dining room, featuring international and local fare, and a permanent exhibition by a variety...
Gasparito is an historic property that houses a great dining room, featuring international and local fare, and a permanent exhibition by a variety of Aruban artists, ranging from colorful landscapes to more abstract offerings.
Gasparito 3, Noord, n/a Aruba, Aruba297-586–7044Arts/Entertainment Details
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7. Hi-Winds Pro Am Windsurfing Competition
FestivalsWindsurfers of all skill levels from more than 30 different countries converge in June and July to compete off the beaches at Fisherman's Huts...
Windsurfers of all skill levels from more than 30 different countries converge in June and July to compete off the beaches at Fisherman's Huts at Hadikurari. Celebrating its 30th year in 2016, this has become the biggest wind- and kite-surfing event of the Caribbean, complete with a massive beach celebration, throngs of fans, and lots of music with a party that lasts for days. Mountain-bike races have been added, and the world's best kiteboarders compete here too.
Malmokweg, n/a Aruba, Aruba -
8. National Anthem & Flag Day
FestivalsOn March 18, an official holiday, you can stop by Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad for folkloric presentations and other traditional festivities...
On March 18, an official holiday, you can stop by Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad for folkloric presentations and other traditional festivities. Everyone has flags and is out in the streets; be prepared for just about every business to be closed that day for the celebrations. There are also special sporting events.
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9. Principal Cinema
After nearly three decades, locals are delighted to have a modern cinema in San Nicolas again. The air-conditioned cinema is state-of-the-art with large screens, VIP...
After nearly three decades, locals are delighted to have a modern cinema in San Nicolas again. The air-conditioned cinema is state-of-the-art with large screens, VIP seats, and a modern concession stand. It’s an ideal place to catch a flick before or after Baby Beach.
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10. The Dande Festival
FestivalsAruba's New Year traditions begin with a big bang before the big day, when Arubans light pagaras —strings of hundreds of firecrackers—all over...
Aruba's New Year traditions begin with a big bang before the big day, when Arubans light pagaras—strings of hundreds of firecrackers—all over the island to celebrate a good year and chase out bad vibes. New Year's Eve sees the traditional island-wide fireworks, but they also usher in the New Year with Dande music. It used to be a "stroll" with groups of musicians going from house to house singing good-luck greetings right after midnight, but now it has become a bona-fide organized festival held with big groups competing for prizes on December 27. Dande comes from the Papiamento word dandara, which means "to have a good time."
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11. UNOCA
Although UNOCA is Aruba's national gallery, it's much more, acting as an anchor to host cultural and performance events, which are often held there....
Although UNOCA is Aruba's national gallery, it's much more, acting as an anchor to host cultural and performance events, which are often held there.
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12. Bon Bini Festival
Closed PermanentlyThis year-round folklore event (the name means "welcome" in Papiamento) is held every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Ft. Zoutman in Oranjestad....
This year-round folklore event (the name means "welcome" in Papiamento) is held every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Ft. Zoutman in Oranjestad. In the inner courtyard, you can check out the Antillean dancers in resplendent costumes, feel the rhythms of the steel drums, browse among the stands displaying local artwork, and sample local food and drink.
Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad, n/a Aruba, ArubaArts/Entertainment Details
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13. Divi Aruba International Beach Tennis Tournament
Closed PermanentlyAruba has become the beach tennis capital of the Caribbean, with its own leagues and global competitors. Each year Divi Aruba hosts an international tournament...
Aruba has become the beach tennis capital of the Caribbean, with its own leagues and global competitors. Each year Divi Aruba hosts an international tournament on Eagle Beach in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation, with big cash incentives for the winners, such as $25,000 in prize money. Some 800 players from all over the globe converge on the island for a weeklong event in September that includes parties, live music, food courts, and all kinds of additional special events. Many activity operators also offer beach tennis lessons for visitors on a regular basis.
Eagle Beach, n/a Aruba, Aruba -
14. Galeria Eterno
Closed PermanentlyYou can find local and international artists at work here, as well as concerts by classical guitarists, dance performances, visual-arts shows, and plays....
You can find local and international artists at work here, as well as concerts by classical guitarists, dance performances, visual-arts shows, and plays.
Emanstraat 92, Oranjestad, n/a Aruba, Aruba297-583–9607 -
15. Galeria Harmonia
Closed PermanentlyThe island's largest exhibition space has a permanent collection of works by local and international artists....
The island's largest exhibition space has a permanent collection of works by local and international artists.
Zeppenfeldstraat 10, San Nicolaas, n/a Aruba, Aruba297-584–2969
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