St. Maarten is the premiere Caribbean destination all year round- between its culinary wonders, nature & adventure prospects, glimmering beaches, unique blend of cultures, and slate of extraordinary events, the energy stays amplified! Here are some of the event highlights on the calendar for 2025. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: March 6-9 This thrilling event draws over 200+ vessels from across the globe in a 3-day extravaganza that begins each day with a variety of boat races and then toasts the sunset with grand beach concerts and parties that go all night. Get the full details at www.heinekenregatta.com SXM Music Festival: March 12-16 Looking for the most epic beach parties in the Caribbean? Check out the SXM Music Festival. Five days and five nights of pure party bliss at stunning venues across the island, this is an event you do not want to miss. Tickets to this event sell quickly, so be sure to get yours early! SMART: March 31- April 4 SMART is the destination's annual regional trade show exclusively for travel industry members! A beautiful blend of marketplace meetings with St. Maarten's top hotels and attractions blended with visiting suppliers from neighboring islands plus an agenda that includes island immersions, culinary delights and fresh experiences! Register at https://shta.com/smart/ St. Maarten Carnival: April 21- May 5 St.Maarten Carnival is the event of the year and something to experience once in a lifetime! Watch the Dutch side erupt to the beat of calypso, soca, reggae, and dancehall when local troops fill the streets in their colorful costumes in local parades. Fete with the locals all month long at various cultural events and bacchanals at the Carnival Village on Pond Island. The Village has the best local food you will ever have, guaranteed. Visit www.sxm-carnival.com for the full 2025 schedule! Soul Beach Music Festival: May 21-26 An exciting music-centric event complete with unforgettable beach parties, nightclub extravaganzas, and electrifying concerts. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, make new memories, and experience the true essence of the Caribbean- relax on powdery white sands, swim in turquoise waters, and soak up the sun during the day and at night, immerse yourself in a unique blend of Dutch and French influences, from cuisine to architecture to cosmopolitan shopping experiences that embrace island life plus a spectrum of live performances. For more info on tickets and schedules, visit www.soulbeach.com St. Maarten’s Day: November 11 St.Maarten was discovered by Christopher Columbus on November 11th, 1493. On this day, the island hosts multiple cultural events throughout the Dutch and French sides to celebrate the island’s history. Many dine on local dishes like johnnycake, chicken leg, and salt fish, listen to folk steel pan music and share in the theatrics of young school kids dancing the ponum in local dress. This month long event invites visitors to taste their way through the island while restaurants and bars offer a selected signature dish or cocktail combination for a special price. An excellent opportunity to experience the culinary wonders of this extraordinary diverse island! |
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