Music events in Aruba
Concerts, live bands, and DJ nights.
MusicFree Salsa Workshop at Bugaloe
Everybody can dance. Bugaloe's free salsa workshop runs every Wednesday evening from 8:30 to 9:30pm on De Palm Pier.
MusicAruba Dance Experience 2026
Salsa, bachata and Latin-Caribbean rhythm, island-style. A dance vacation built around workshops, social dancing and open time in the sun — shaped less like a festival schedule and more like a weekend that flows.
MusicViva el Mariachi — Live Mariachi at Renaissance Marketplace
A live mariachi band walks the Renaissance Marketplace every Thursday evening, playing as it goes. One hour, no stage, no ticket.
MusicTravel Session Band Live at Bugaloe
The Travel Session Band plays a mix of old and new songs, from pop to rock, every Friday evening from 7 to 10pm on De Palm Pier.
MusicKaraoke Night at Bugaloe with Giovanni Trim
Every Saturday the stage is yours — karaoke on De Palm Pier hosted by Aruban entertainer Giovanni Trim, from 8:30 to 11:30pm.
MusicSunday Sunset Session at Bugaloe
The Travel Session Band plays pop and rock from 7 to 10pm every Sunday while the sun sets over De Palm Pier.
MusicJoyride Band Live at Bugaloe
The popular Joyride Band rocks the stage at Bugaloe on De Palm Pier every Tuesday with a variety of 80's and 90's hits.
MusicCafé The Plaza Festival — Day 1
Café The Plaza turns 35 and throws a free two-day festival at Renaissance Marketplace. Day 1 runs from the afternoon into the night with 'NFuzion, Grupo di Betico, Menzo Kortland and Bradley Fonseca, plus 35% off all drinks.
MusicCafé The Plaza Festival — Day 2
Day 2 of Café The Plaza's free 35th anniversary festival: Tsunami live, DJ Gab and DJ Sky, the return of the legendary Plaza Games and a $20 breakfast platter for two with mimosa.
MusicHydra Rock Fest Aruba 2026
The 3rd annual Hydra Rock Fest returns to Centro di Bario Noord, with local rock and metal bands including Dark Shores and Fearless Unleashed, plus live tattoos, food and vendors. Rescheduled from November 28.