Aruba, Aruba
Dande Festival 2026
Dec 26, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026Estimated dates
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Overview
Traditional Aruban New Year music Typical timing: Late December–New Year. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
13 festive events in Aruba.
Aruba
13 eventsAruba Soul Beach Music Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Estimated dates
May 23–25, 2026
Aruba Summer Music Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Tentative dates
Jun 15, 2026
Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Tentative dates
Sep 15, 2026
Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival
Food & Drink · Aruba · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2026
Bon Bini Festival
Heritage & Folk · Aruba · Year-round event
2027 · year-round
Carubbian Festival
Food & Drink · Aruba · Tentative dates
Jan 15, 2027
Aruba Flag and Anthem Day
National & Public · Aruba
Mar 18, 2027
King's Day Celebrations
National & Public · Aruba
Apr 27, 2027
Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Estimated dates
May 29–31, 2027
Aruba Summer Music Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Tentative dates
Jun 15, 2027
Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Tentative dates
Sep 15, 2027
Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival
Food & Drink · Aruba · Tentative dates
Oct 15, 2027
Dande Festival
Music Festival · Aruba · Tentative dates
Dec 26–31, 2027