Events in St. Maarten & St. Martin 2025 – Yearly & Weekly Events
The Complete Events Guide to Festivals, Culture & Sports on Both Sides of the Island. Including Weekly Live Music schedule!
Looking for the best events in St. Maarten and St. Martin? Whether youโre here for a week or the whole season, thereโs always something happening on our island! From yearly festivals and cultural celebrations to weekly live music nights and monthly community gatherings, youโll find entertainment, rhythm, and local flavor in every corner of paradise.
Explore Carnival parades, beach parties, sailing races, food festivals, sports tournaments, and nightlife events across both the Dutch and French sides. Visit iconic hotspots like Maho Village, Grand Case, Simpson Bay, and Marigot for live bands, DJ sets, and themed nights that bring the islandโs multicultural heartbeat to life.
At We Are SXM, we highlight everything โ from major island-wide celebrations like the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta and Festival de la Gastronomie, to intimate weekly events such as live jazz at local restaurants, Caribbean BBQ nights, and sunset happy hours with DJs. Youโll also find monthly happenings, including art fairs, wellness sessions, beach cleanups, and open-mic nights that showcase our creative island spirit.
Whether youโre planning ahead for next seasonโs big events or looking for whatโs happening this week in St. Maarten | St. Martin, this is your go-to calendar to make every day unforgettable.
January โ February: Culture and Celebration
Black History Month โ Saint Martin & Sint Maarten
Each February, the island honors its African-Caribbean roots with art exhibits, music, lectures, and community events celebrating freedom, resilience, and cultural pride.
Carnaval Saint Martin (February โ Marigot)
The French side bursts into color every February with parades, feathers, music, and food through the streets of Marigot. The St. Martin Carnival offers a smaller, more intimate experience than its Dutch counterpart, but every bit as joyful.
Arrowroot Jollification Festival (Colombier, Saint Martin)
This two-day cultural event in Colombier celebrates the traditional harvesting of arrowroot โ complete with music, local food, and workshops that honor the islandโs agricultural heritage.
March โ April: Music, Sailing & Carnival Fever
Grand Case Tuesdays (Les Mardis de Grand Case)
From February through April, the charming French-side village of Grand Case becomes the islandโs biggest street market every Tuesday evening. Experience live music, local crafts, and authentic cuisine in a lively Caribbean atmosphere.
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta (March โ Simpson Bay)
Held in the first week of March, the Heineken Regatta is the Caribbeanโs largest sailing event. Thousands of sailors from around the globe compete in turquoise waters by day and celebrate with live concerts by night.
SXM Music Festival (March)
This world-renowned electronic music festival transforms beaches, villas, and clubs across St. Maarten | St. Martin. Party with international DJs under the stars, surrounded by Caribbean beauty.
Sint Maarten Carnival (April โ May โ Philipsburg)
The biggest Carnival in the northeastern Caribbean! From mid-March to early May, enjoy jump-ups, concerts, and the spectacular Grand Parade. The heart of the action is the Carnival Village in Philipsburg, featuring international artists and endless Caribbean rhythms.
July โ August: Culture and Summer Festivals
I Love My Island RAM (Colombier)
Held the first Sunday in July, this beloved French-side event celebrates heritage, cuisine, and tradition โ complete with a contest for the islandโs โMost Beautiful Ram.โ A fun, family-friendly day of laughter and local pride.
Oualichi Festival โ SXM Best Weekend (July)
A four-day celebration of Caribbean music uniting both sides of the island. Expect soca, dancehall, R&B, hip-hop, and zouk from top regional artists.
Sandy Ground Village Festival (August 15 โ Saint Martin)
Centered around Assumption Day, this vibrant festival includes parades, live music, and traditional food in one of Saint Martinโs most spirited neighborhoods โ a true expression of French-Caribbean culture.
October โ November: Sports, Heritage & Cuisine
Amstel Bright Beach Volleyball Tournament (October โ Great Bay Beach)
A high-energy beach volleyball competition where local and international teams battle in the sand. The Amstel Bright Beach Volleyball Tournament is a must-see for sports fans visiting St. Maarten in October.
Jollification Season (October โ November)
A heritage-focused period celebrating the islandโs culture through local art, food fairs, and community gatherings โ blending both sides of the island in creativity and celebration.
St. Maarten Day Celebration (November 11)
Every November 11, both the Dutch and French sides unite to celebrate St. Maarten Day, marking the islandโs shared history. Parades, cultural performances, and family festivals take place in both Marigot and Philipsburg.
Festival de la Gastronomie de Saint Martin (November 11 โ 22)
The Saint Martin Gastronomy Festival transforms the French side into a foodie paradise โ from gourmet dining to BBQ cook-offs, mixology competitions, and chef battles between the islandโs best restaurants.
December: Sports & Celebration in Paradise
Hyperstrike MMA Fighting Championship (December 6 โ Casino Royale, Maho)
An elite ranked MMA fighting championship hosted at Casino Royale in Maho. Watch professional fighters from around the world compete in a thrilling evening of power, precision, and passion.
Experience the Island All Year Round
Whether youโre chasing Carnival vibes, world-class sailing, or family-friendly festivals, St. Maarten | St. Martin offers unforgettable events in every season.
Plan your trip with We Are SXM โ your local guide for the islandโs best events, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, and adventures.
See all live music, DJs, and events every day of the week, click on the days below to directly scroll to your preferred day!
Last updated: 18 October 2025 by Roy van Zutphen
Monthly Events in SXM – Note these down!
- The famous Treehab pool party is every last Saturday of the month at Loterie Farm. Here you can party all day long on house music, afro-beats, and R&B. This event always brings a super nice mixed crowd with tourists and locals from the Dutch and French sides together.
- Rock night with The Real Deal every 1st Sunday, an Acoustic night every 3rd Sunday from 6 โ 9 pm at Rembrandt Cafรฉ in Madame Estate
Weekly returning events: With live music & DJs playing all around the island, there is something to do every day of the week!
Live music, DJs and events on Monday:
On Mondays make your way to Grand Case for electronic music and all you can eat sushi at Rainbow Cafรฉ before making way to Pelican for the famous Church on Monday at the Red Piano.
โบ Royalty (Soca, R&B, Caribbean) from 1 โ 4 pm at
Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay
โบMonday and Tuesday: All you can eat Ribs & Chicken combo for $12,95 (5 to 7 pm, reservation required) at Buccaneer Beach Bar
โบ Cyndel singing Pop Hits from 6 -9 pm at
Tortuga Beach Bar in Maho
โบMo Music 6 โ 8 pm at SXM Yacht Club in Simpson Bay
โบThe Queen of Soul – Tanya Michelle (Motown, Soul, Pop) from 7ย – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบAyan Farah – (Sing Along, Pop) from 7ย – 9 pm at Isola in Pelican
โบIndustry Night with DJ EURO from 9 โ 12 pm at The Tab & Still in Simpson Bay ($3 Beer, $4 Shots & $5 Mix Drinks)
โบLive acts from 8 pm, circus, stand-up comedians, singers, burlesque dancers, and jugglers at La Folie in Maho
โบProfessional dancers and DJ playing tunes at Bamboo House in Cole Bay
โบmondays is Mellow Mondays at Soggy Dollar Bar in simpsonbay
โบIsola Restaurant live music in Pelican Key
โบIndustry Night with 2-for-1 Drinks and DJ Silk (Old School Hip Hop) 9:00 โ 12 pmย atย Nowhere Specialย in Simpson Bay
โบ Famous Church on Monday with What the Funk (Top 40’s, Groovy) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ Karaoke (Anything you like) from 8 pm onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Resident DJ (Soca, Afrobeat, Dancehall, Reggaeton, House) from 10 โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho
Tuesday’s Live Music:
On Tuesday enjoy comedy and music on Mullet Bay during the afternoon and afterwards have dinner with your preferred music at one of the great restaurants and go dance at Lagoonies or We Lounge afterwards.
โบ Pop-up market with lots of fabulous local products 9 – Noon at Tortuga Beach Bar in Maho
โบ Roxsy (Zouk, Soca, Caribbean) from 1 โ 4 pm at Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay
โบAll you can eat Ribs & Chicken combo for $10 (5 to 7 pm, reservation required) at Buccaneer
โบ Don Soley (Guitar, Acoustic) from 7 โ 10 pm at Rainbow Cafรฉ in Grand Case
โบ Creole night with Kameleon Beats (Creole, Zouk) from 7 โ 9 pm at Rendez Vous Lounge in Porto Cupecoy
โบ The Jack Spaniards (Acoustic folk rock) 6 โ 9 pm at Lagoonies in Cole Bay
โบLive Performer at Beer Garden in Maho
โบ Latin night with Kanelle & the KRG Band (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Reggaeton) 9:00 โ 12 pm at Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay
โบ Cedric and Fredo (60, 70, 80โs Rock) from 7 pm – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบRotating themes of live Entertainment at La Folie
โบ#1 Latin Night w/ Salsa / Kizomba Classes 7pm, then Latin Sugar Band w/ DJ Euro @ Soggy Dollar Bar 9:00pm.
โบ Nacio Sutton (Steelpan music) from 8 pm onwards at Fat Tony’s in Cupecoy
โบ Karaoke (Anything you like) from 8 pm onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Eduardo (Island Fusion) from 8 โ 10 pm onwards at Sandbar in Maho
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ Afro Fuse (Afrobeats) from 10ย at 3 Amigos in Maho
โบ Resident DJ (Soca, Afrobeat, Dancehall, Reggaeton, House) from 10 pm โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho
Wednesday, a great day for the ladies:
Wednesdays are especially great for the ladies as they enjoy 50% off cocktails at Rainbow Cafรฉ and free prosecco and sex on the beach at Lotus Nightclub.
โบ MagicX & KRG Band (Soca, Groovy, Caribbean) from 1 โ 4 pm at Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay Beach
โบ Beach Day with DJ Marco Daytona from 4 pm – 8 pm at Captain Frenchy’s in Grand Case
โบ Ayan Farah – (Soul, Pop) from 6 โ 10 pm at Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay
โบ Ladies night (Free Prosecco) with DJ Gringo (Soca, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, House) from 7 โ 10 pm at The Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg
โบGirls Just Wanna Have Funโbottomless prosecco for ladies from 10 PM โ 1 AM at La Folie in Maho
โบ Live Music Every Wednesday in Indigo Bay from 6 pm – 9 pm
โบ Scud & Friends (Acoustic Pop) from 8 โ 11 pm at Blue Martini in Grand Case
โบ Professional dancers and DJ playing tunes at Bamboo House in Cole Bay
โบ Karaoke (Anything you like) from 8 pm onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Wednesdays: All-you-can-eat Sushi* for $19.99 from 5 to 7 pm with a DJ playing tunes at Sandbar in Maho
โบLadies Night Wednesday’ w/Hybrid Band & Dj @ soggy dollar bar 8.30pm
โบ Dance to Classics with DJ Silk (Classic Pop, Hip Hop, Dance) 9:00 โ 12 pm at Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบResident DJ night at the Beer Garden in Maho
โบ Queen of Soul Tanya Michelle & Gianfranco (Motown, Soul, Pop) from 9ย – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบ Resident DJ (Soca, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggaeton, House, Hip Hop, R&B, Zouk, EDM, Latin) from 10ย โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho
โบ Ladies night with DJ Outkast (Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Soca, Zouk, Reggaeton, EDM) 11ย โ 3 am at Lotus Nightclub in Simpson Bay
Thursday, from Caribbean to Hip Hop:
Thursdays you can enjoy steelpan music at Da Waterhole in the afternoon before making your way to Toppers for a genuine Broadway-style dinner dance show. For the ladies there is free cosmos and prosecco at Nowhere Special, and for those appreciating electronic music or R&B and hip hop there’s options too.
โบ Shantillia (Zouk, Caribbean) from at 1 โ 4 pm Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay
โบPizza night with any pizza for $10 (Gluten-Free excluded) at Buccaneer Beach Bar
โบ Peter Sweet – Beach dinner party (Deep House) 6 โ 10 pm at Kalatua in Mullet Bay
โบ Ritual with Allan P and Andy Scorda (Deep House) 6 โ 10 pm at Rainbow Cafรฉ in Grand Case
โบ Karaoke & Blindtest from 6 pm – 10 pm at Captain Frenchy’s in Grand Case
โบ Live Music with the Sugar Apple Band (Jazz, Classics, Pop & Swing). from 7 โ 10 pm at Bamboo House in Cole Bay
โบ Stell & Snuggs (Gypsy Soul) 7 โ 10 pm at Lagoonies in Cole Bay
Live Music at Ocean Lounge In Philipsburg
โบ Ladies Night with Cyndel (Pop, Feel good) 6 โ 8 pm at SALT in Maho
โบ Live Music (Pop, Soul) 7:30 โ 10 pm at Place du Village in Orient Bay
โบSinger and Latin Night at the Beer Garden in Maho
โบRock Night w/ Livinโ High Band & DJ EM @ Soggy Dollar Bar 9:00pm.
โบ Pizza night with any pizza for $10 (Gluten-Free excluded)
โบ Karavel (Classic Rock, Rock & Roll) from 9ย – 12 am at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบ Broadway-style dinner dance show 8 ย and Karaoke afterward at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ FREE Salsa classes from 8ย and Latin Sugar (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue) 9 pm โ midnight Blue Martini in Grand Case
โบ Eduardo 7:00 โ 9:30 pm at Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson bay
โบlive DJ at Palapa Grill in Simpson Bay
Friday, too much to choose from:
Friday is when the real party starts as this is when the locals go out to celebrate the weekend. No matter if you like latin, pop, hip hip, zouk, house, reggae, old skool, or karaoke the options are endless.
But if we had to choose; for those that love dancing visit the Cuban night at Lagoonies, for the laidback people join Blue Martini in Grand Case or Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay for Reggae night, and for electronic music with world-class cocktails check out Palapa Lounge or Mimosa Sky lounge. And if you rather sing yourself or like to challenge your friends, visit Dutch Blonde Bar or Toppers for Karaoke.
โบ Hybrid Band (Zouk, Soca, Caribbean) from 1 โ 4 pm at Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay Beach
โบ Dave & Kerry (Reggae, Soul) from 6 โ 8 pm at Buccaneer Beach Bar in Maho
โบ Live Reggae from 6ย – 11 pm at Captain Frenchy’s in Grand Case
โบ Alfredo Acosta (Pop, Old School) 6:30 โ 9:30 pm at Rendez Vous Lounge in Porto Cupecoy
โบ Current Situation Band 6:30 โ 8:30 pm at SXM Yacht Club
in Simpson bay
โบ Scud & Friends (Soul, Rock) from 7 โ 10 pm at Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson bay
โบ Cyndel (Pop) from 7ย โ 10 pm at La Plage in Grand Case
โบ Live Music In Ocean Lounge on the Boardwalk Philipsburg
โบDave & Kerry (reggae, pop, top 40) from at Buccaneer on Kim Sha Beach
โบ DJ Woody (Zouk, Compa, Kizomba, Soca) from 8 โ 10 pm at Bamboo House in Cole Bay
โบ Professional dancers and DJ play tunes at Bamboo House in
Cole Bay
โบ Live Music at Isola Restaurant
โบAli and Bobby Jagger (Rock Classics) from 8:30ย – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบ Karaoke from 8 pm onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Karaoke from 8ย โ 11 pm at Dutch Blonde Beach Bar in Philipsburg
โบ Reggae Music with Percy Rankin from 6 – 9 pm with FREE PROSECCO for ladies, $2 beers and $3 house mixes from 6 โ 9 pm at Sandbar in Maho
โบSoggy FRIDAYZโ w/ DJ EM & DJ Bossman @ Soggy Dollar Bar 9:00pm.
โบ Havana Deep Power (Cuban Salsa, Merengue, Bachata) 9ย โ 11:30 pm at Lagoonies in Cole Bay
โบlive DJ at Palapa Grill in Simpson Bay
โบ Reggae Night with Remo and the Barbwire band (Reggae) fromย 9:00 โ 12 pmย at Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ International DJ (House, Deep House) from 9ย โ 1 am at Palapa Lounge in Simps Save on Bay
โบ Teddy Niglo (Deep House, Drums) fromย 9 pm โ midnight at Blue Martini in Grand Case
โบ Theme night with local DJโs 10 pm โ 3 am at Lotus Nightclub in Simpson Bay (Check social media)
โบ Resident DJ (Hip Hop, R&B, Soca, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, House) from 10 pm โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho
Saturday, partytime:
Saturdays invite elegance with a Brunch at Lagoonies, BBQ night on the Beach at Le Temps des Cerises in Grand Case, cocktails at Palapa Lounge or Mimosa Sky lounge and party until late at night with international DJ’s at Mykonos or Lotus. And if you enjoy more hip hop, r&b, zouk, reggaeton and so forth than We Lounge is the place to be!
โบ Brunch & Bellini with Every Gibelin (House, Disco, Funk) 11ย โ 3 pm at Loterie Farm in Pic Paradis
โบ Brunch from 11 ย โ 3 pm at Lagoonies in Cole Bay
Live acts, including magicians, circus artists, stand-up comedians, singers, burlesque dancers, and jugglers at La Folie
โบ Beach Party 4 โ 11 pm Rainbow Cafรฉ in Grand Case
โบ Gianfranco (Acoustic, Pop, Rock) from 6 โ 9 pm at Tortuga on Maho Beach
โบ Tanya Michelle Smith 6:00 โ 9:00 pm at SXM Yacht Club in Simpson bay
โบ Percy Rankin & Bonfire Band (Reggae) from 6 โ 9 pm at Buccaneer in Maho
โบ Don Soley (Acoustic Pop, Feel good) 7 โ 9 pm at SALT in Maho
โบ GTO (Rock & Roll) from 7 โ 10 pm at The Tab & Still in Simpson Bay
โบHouse, Disco, and Funk brought to you by intโl DJโs from Paris, NYC, plus local favorites.
โบ Live Music at Isola Restaurant
โบ Saturdays showcase live Caribbean music
โบ Eduardo playing acoustic music, 2 for 1 Presidente & $3 Margaritas 6 โ 9 pm at Sandbar in Maho
โบ Latin Sugar (Latin: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue) from 7 pm – 11 pm at Captain Frenchy’s in Grand Case
โบ Cyndel (Pop, Soul) 8 โ 11 pm at Villa Hibiscus in Mont Vernon
โบ Royalty & KRG band (R&B, Soul, Reggae, Rock & Pop) 9:00 โ 12 pm at Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay
โบ Karaoke from 8 pm onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Professional dancers and DJ playing tunes at Bamboo House in Cole Bay
โบlive DJ at Palapa Grill in Simpson Bay
โบ Different Live Band every Saturday (Pop, Urban, African, Drums) 8 โ 11 pm at Lagoonies in Cole Bay
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ Cedric (Rock, Pop) from 8 pm – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบ International DJ (House, Deep House) from 9 โ 1 am at Palapa Lounge in Simpson Bay
โบ Remo and the Barbwire band (Reggae) from 9 โ 12:30 am at Blue Martini in Grand Case
โบSignature Cocktail Saturdaysโ w/ DJ EM @ Soggy Dollar Bar 9:00pm.
โบ Elegance night with international DJโs 10 pm โ 3 am at Lotus Nightclub in Simpson Bay (Check social media)
โบ Resident DJ (Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, House) from 10 pm โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho
Sunday, the best day for a beach party:
On Sunday start your day with a Jazz lunch at Rendez Vous Lounge before enjoying the best beach party’s with electronic music at either Rainbow Cafรฉ or Le Temps des Cerises in Grand Case. And if you prefer Zouk, Country, American visit Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay during the afternoon, enjoy Caribbean steelpan music at Nowhere Special and end your night shaking your booty at We Lounge
โบ Rock night with The Real Deal every 1st Sunday, an Acoustic night every 3rd Sunday from 6 โ 9 pm at Rembrandt Cafรฉ in Madame Estate
โบ Famous Jazz Lunch (Jazz Band) 1 โ 4 pm at Rendez Vous Lounge in Porto Cupecoy
โบ DJ (Beach House) 1 โ 7 pm at The Boon in Simpson Bay
โบ DJ Wilson/Special event (Caribbean) from 2 โ 6 pm at Da Waterhole in Mullet Bay
โบ BEACH PARTY (Deep House) 2 โ 6 pm, followed by RNB & Dance hall DJs until 10 at Rainbow Cafรฉ in Grand Case
โบ Los Mojitos (Latin) 6 – 10 pm at Tortuga in Maho
โบ Eduardo (Pop, Rock, Latin) from 6 โ 9 pm at Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay
โบ Cyndel (Pop, Feel good) 6 โ 8 pm at SALT in Maho
โบElegant Jazz Night for a sophisticated evening at La Folie
Beach movie night with a cinema screen. Kids movie 6:30 pm, Regular movie 8:00 pm
โบDave & Kerry Live Music at Buccaneer
โบ Karaoke Sundays from 7ย – 11 pm at The Hole in the Wall in Maho
โบHouse, Disco, and Funk brought to you by intโl DJโs from Paris, NYC, plus local favorites at Bamboo House
โบ Tropical Vibes with Hybrid SXM (Caribbean vibes & Steelpan) 9 โ 12 pm at Nowhere Special in Simpson Bay
โบ Karaoke from 8 ย onwards at Toppers Bar & Restaurant in Cole Bay
โบ Live piano music (Anything you like) from 8 โ 12 pm at The Red Piano in Pelican
โบ Dave & Kerry (Caribbean, Soul) – Kid zone, Free cotton candy, free pop corn, and face painting from 8 pm at Sandbar in Maho
โบReggae Nightโ w/ Percy Rankins & the Bunfire Band & Deej Flexx@ Soggy Dollar Bar 9:00pm
โบ Summer Sundays with DJ Prince (Caribbean House) from 10 at 3 Amigos in Maho
โบ Resident DJ (Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats,Reggaeton) from 10ย โ 3 am at We Lounge in Maho