Aruba Culture and Festivals
Many of Aruba's cultural attractions reflect the island's Dutch heritage; here's where to find information on music, dance, traditions, and annual festivals and cultural events.
Top Aruba Events and Festivals
There's plenty going on in Aruba no matter what time of year you visit, so it's that much sweeter when you can plan your visit to coincide with one of the island's many great cultural events. Here's my picks for the best annual Aruba events, festivals, concerts, and more.
There's plenty going on in Aruba no matter what time of year you visit, so it's that much sweeter when you can plan your visit to coincide with one of the island's many great cultural events. Here's my picks for the best annual Aruba events, festivals, concerts, and more.
Learn Papiamento
Spoken only in the Dutch ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao), Papiamento (or Papiamentu), is a combination of Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and English (with a few French and Indian words thrown in as well).
Spoken only in the Dutch ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao), Papiamento (or Papiamentu), is a combination of Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and English (with a few French and Indian words thrown in as well).
Soul Beach Music Festival
Soul music artists and fans flock to Aruba every May.
Soul music artists and fans flock to Aruba every May.
Aruba Regatta
The annual highlight of the Aruba sailing community.
The annual highlight of the Aruba sailing community.
Cas di Cultura
Aruba's premier venue for cultural events, including local theater and dance productions.
Aruba's premier venue for cultural events, including local theater and dance productions.