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Soul Beach Music Festival (moved to Curaçao)

R&B, soul, and comedy in Curaçao

WhenNo longer held in Aruba. The last Aruba edition was 2024; the festival moved to St. Maarten in 2025 and to Curacao in 2026, where the 20 to 25 May 2026 edition has already taken place. No Aruba edition is scheduled.
CostTicketed; single-event passes for concerts and the comedy show, plus party and full-weekend packages, are sold each year.
FrequencyNo longer held in Aruba
Type
Music
Duration
Several days
Location
Curaçao (2026 edition)
Cost
Ticketed; single-event passes for concerts and the comedy show, plus party and full-weekend packages, are sold each year.
Frequency
No longer held in Aruba
Attendance
Thousands of visitors over the Memorial Day weekend
Family friendly
No
First held
An established annual festival, running for more than two decades
Local name
Soul Beach
Best arrival
Arrive as gates open for concerts to catch the support acts and beat the entry queues
What to wear
Smart-casual or beachy festival wear; check the dress code for white-attire parties
Food highlights
Resort restaurants and beach-bar menusOn-site food vendors at eventsCocktails and the local Aruba Ariba
Warnings
Book accommodation and tickets early, as the weekend sells outUse sun protection for daytime water eventsDrink water between cocktails in the heat
What to bring
Tickets or passesSun protection for daytime eventsCash or card for vendorsPhone power bank
The overview

Soul Beach Music Festival (moved to Curaçao)

The Soul Beach Music Festival ran in Aruba for more than two decades, until its 2024 edition. It moved to St. Maarten in 2025, and its 2026 edition took place in Curaçao over Memorial Day weekend, with R&B, soul, and hip-hop concerts and comedy.

During its Aruba years, festival events included Palm Beach. The 2026 edition was held in Curaçao.

What to expect over the weekend

  • Headline concerts from established R&B, soul, and hip-hop artists.
  • A stand-up comedy night with well-known comedians.
  • Beach parties, pool parties, and white-attire events along the resort strip.

For the 2026 edition in Curaçao, the organiser listed host hotels including Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort and Papagayo Beach Resort. Check the organiser's schedule and accommodation information when planning a future visit.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

When is the Soul Beach Music Festival?

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The 2026 edition was held in Curaçao from May 20–25 over Memorial Day weekend. Check the organiser for future dates and line-ups.

What kind of music is at Soul Beach?

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The line-up centres on R&B, soul, and hip-hop concerts, paired with a comedy night headlined by well-known stand-up comedians, plus beach and pool parties along the Palm Beach strip.

Do I need tickets for Soul Beach?

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Yes. The concerts, comedy show, and signature parties are ticketed, with single-event passes and full-weekend packages sold each year. Buy in advance, as popular editions sell out, and plan your schedule around the events you want.

Where should I stay for the festival?

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For the 2026 edition in Curaçao, the organiser listed host hotels including Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort and Papagayo Beach Resort. Check its current hotel list before booking.
Plan your visit

Soul Beach Music Festival (moved to Curaçao)

When
No longer held in Aruba. The last Aruba edition was 2024; the festival moved to St. Maarten in 2025 and to Curacao in 2026, where the 20 to 25 May 2026 edition has already taken place. No Aruba edition is scheduled.
Duration: Several days
Location
Various venues in Curaçao (2026 edition),
Curaçao
Cost
Ticketed; single-event passes for concerts and the comedy show, plus party and full-weekend packages, are sold each year.
This event is in Palm Beach →