Many visitors come to Aruba looking for real Caribbean music and art. Aruba, known as a melting pot of over 96 different countries, has a wide range of real cultural events to offer, and the best way to enjoy them is to attend a music or art festival on the One Happy Island. In this article, we are going to fill you up with some of the most amazing music festivals of Aruba.
The Aruba Summer Music Festival has established itself as one of the region’s greatest yearly Latin Music Festivals. Every year at the end of June, thousands of travelers go to the island of Aruba to take part in this two-day festival.
Festivals are held on the island of Aruba throughout the year. Many of these vibrant and engaging cultural events are well-known internationally and attract visitors from all over the world.
Here we have compiled a top 7 list of Aruba’s best Music, Culture, and Art festivals-
1. Aruba Carnival-
Aruba Carnival, the largest Caribbean music and dance festival, is unquestionably deserving of the top slot on our list. The Aruba Carnival dates back to 1954 when it was only a small series of street parades, but it has since developed into large colorful, and celebratory big events that continue for more than a month. Participants, clothed in the absolute minimum of sequins, feathers, and rhinestones, dance to lovely soca music while onlookers gasp in awe at this extravagant display. The Torch Parade sets off the Carnival season, followed by the Lightning Parade, the Children’s Parades, the Pajama Party, the Grand Carnival Parade in San Nicolas, and the Grand Carnival Parade in Oranjestad, which is the spectacular climax.
2. Aruba Soul Beach Music Festivals-
The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival- The Isley Brothers, starring Ronald and Ernest Isley, Grammy nominee Miguel, Grammy nominee Jazmine Sullivan, and singer-songwriter Fantasia will be among the superstars this year, providing magnificent main stage extravaganza performances. Mary J. Blige, Tony Braxton, Alicia Keys, Sinbad, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-yo, Babyface, Robin Thicke, Charlie Wilson, and Trey Songz have all performed at this popular event which includes music performances, comedy shows, and beach parties in the past.
3. Aruba Summer Music Festival-
Music Festival in Aruba The Aruba Summer Music Festival is a very new but extremely popular event that debuted last year featuring Pitbull, Nicky Jam, and Carlos Vives, all of which have won the International Latin Grammy Awards. Enrique Iglesias, the epitome of Latin sensuality, will perform with successful merengue/urban combo Chino & Nacho, Wisin, Tito Nieves, Destra, and chart-topping Gente de Zona, best known for La Gozadera ft. Marc Anthony, at this year’s star-studded event. Aside from these international celebrities, Aruba’s top local bands will perform a variety of local music styles.
4. Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival-
The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival is the place to go if you want to get your groove on. At Renaissance Market Place, this yearly event stimulates Aruba’s music culture with an impressive lineup of foreign and local jazz, Latin, soul, and funk musicians. The vibrant atmosphere, delicious food booths, and countless bars make this an amazing, one-of-a-kind experience. This year’s Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will mark its tenth anniversary with performances by Kool & The Gang, Unity with Jon Secada, and Caribbean jazz queen Izaline Calister. Enjoy the four-day warm-up that precedes the festival, which takes place in smaller, more intimate locations!
5. Aruba Reggae Festival-
In 2014, Aruba had its inaugural reggae festival, bringing together internationally recognized Reggae performers such as Ziggi Recado (NL), Pressure Buss Pipe (USVI), and Jah9 (JA), while also displaying the excellence and diversity of local Reggae bands. The Aruba Reggae Festival features Caribbean cuisine, homemade arts and crafts, and the Caribbean’s cultural history in addition to music. For Reggae and culture fans alike, the Aruba Reggae Festival promises to deliver fantastic music, authentic, handcrafted souvenirs, and delectable Caribbean cuisine in a comfortable and distinctive environment.
6. Korteweg-
Korteweg, a pop-up art festival, began in the center of Oranjestad, the ideal location for an art movement in which local artists sell handcrafted arts and crafts to the public in a warm and welcoming environment. Visitors are welcome to meet the local artists, purchase unique locally hand-crafted art, crafts, and cacti-based foods in a pop-up type market built of repurposed wood, all while enjoying the local ambiance. Visit their Facebook page to stay up to speed on when the next Korteweg is scheduled to take place.
7. Bon Bini Festivals-
This weekly cultural celebration, which means “Welcome!” in Papiamento, is a great way to learn about Aruba’s folkloric music and dance, as well as the island’s warmth and hospitality. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the outside courtyard of Fort Zoutman, Aruba’s oldest building, the Bonbini Aruba Festival takes place in downtown Oranjestad. Every Tuesday, enjoy the taste of the island, its history, people, music, and cuisine during this exciting evening.
Conclusion-
Aruba offers many more art and culture events for you to enjoy, so come and discover our Caribbean culture and heritage for yourself! So here was the rundown of the most amazing music festivals of Aruba. Make sure to check it out above. Lets us know your thoughts in the comments section below
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