Any event marked TBA will be announced two weeks before ASF, around May 12, 2027. Locations will be updated here on the site and posted on our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @arubasoulfest.

Two are free and open to everyone, no pass or ticket needed:

• Moomba Beach Day Party: every day, May 26–31, 11 AM – 5 PM
• Fifty Shades of Blue Group Photo Shoot: Saturday, May 29, 11 AM on the beach behind the Holiday Inn. Come wearing blue; this year's theme is Fifty Shades of Blue.

Live DJs playing R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, House and island vibes, right on the beach between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott Surf Club (behind the Holiday Inn). Food and drinks are sold on site. Lounge chairs and tables are first come, first served and can't be reserved, so come early if you want one.

Yes, for most events, and that's half the fun:

• Meet & Greet: a T-shirt that represents your state
• All White Party: all white
• T-Shirt Takeover: your official ASF T-shirt
• Group Photo Shoot: blue swimwear, any shade
• Pink & White Affair: pink and white, dressed to impress
• Cigars & Sundresses: sundresses for the ladies; linen or island chic for the gents (linen pants, guayabera or a crisp button-up)
• Memorial Day Pool Party: all yellow
• Moomba Beach Day Party: beachwear, swimwear, island casual

The Comedy Show starts at 7 PM, and the Comedy After Party follows right after the show. The ASF T-Shirt Takeover starts at 9 PM.

CJ, Dannon Green, Fab Monroe, Correy Bell, Hope Flood and Roy Rice.

Meet in front of Pelican Adventures on Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 237, Noord, at 1 PM. The boat party runs 2 PM – 5 PM, with a live DJ, an open bar and light bites on board. The boat leaves on time, so don't be late.

De Palm Island is included with the Gold and VIP Party Packages. Gold and VIP guests get the ferry boat ride and pickup at the Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 330, Palm Beach. Pickup times will be shared before the event. Bring a towel, sunscreen and water shoes; the shoreline is coral.

Yes. ASF runs shuttles to the Memorial Day Pool Party for $10 per person. Pickup is at the Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 330, Palm Beach.

Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt and late May is usually dry and sunny. Events happen rain or shine unless ASF announces a change on Instagram and our Facebook group page @arubasoulfest.

ASF events are for adults 21 and over. If your kids are 21 or older, they're welcome!

Any changes to Aruba Soul Fest are announced on our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @arubasoulfest. Follow us so you don't miss anything.

Yes! Join the ASF family in our Facebook group for updates, announcements and to connect with other attendees: join the Aruba Soul Fest Facebook group.

Our host hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard 330, Palm Beach. Book through the ASF group link on our Where to Stay page. The Courtyard is also the pickup spot for the De Palm Island ferry boat ride and the Pool Party shuttle, so staying there makes the week easy.

No. You can stay anywhere you like, including other hotels, villas or Airbnbs. Staying in the Palm Beach area makes getting to events much easier.

Taxis, rental cars and the public Arubus all run along the hotel strip. Taxis charge set rates by zone instead of using a meter, so agree on the fare before you get in. U.S. driver's licenses are accepted, and Aruba drives on the right. Aruba's drink-driving limit is very low, so take a taxi after the parties.

The Aruban florin (AWG), but U.S. dollars are accepted almost everywhere, at about 1.75–1.80 florins to the dollar. Cards work almost everywhere. Bring some small bills for taxis, tips and beach bars, since some shops won't take $50 or $100 bills.

Yes. The official languages are Dutch and Papiamento, but most Arubans speak English and Spanish too. A few local words people love to hear: Bon dia (good morning), Danki (thank you), Bonbini (welcome).

Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4), and Aruba doesn't change its clocks. In late May that's the same time as U.S. Eastern and three hours ahead of Pacific.

Tipping isn't required, but many restaurants and bars add a 10–15% service charge to the bill. Check your bill first; if it's not included, tip as you would at home.

Yes. Aruba uses the same U.S.-style outlets and voltage, so no adapter is needed.

Check with your carrier before you go. Add an international plan or get a travel eSIM so you can see our social posts for venue updates during the trip. Most hotels have free Wi-Fi.

Yes. Aruba's tap water is made from desalinated seawater and is safe to drink. Bring a reusable bottle and stay hydrated in the sun.

Yes, but Aruba bans sunscreens containing oxybenzone to protect its coral reefs. Pack a reef-safe mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), or buy one on the island.

Save it for the beach, pool and boat. Wearing swimwear in town, shops and restaurants is considered rude, so throw on a cover-up.

Hot, sunny and breezy, with warm water. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for the daytime events.

Aruba is considered a safe, welcoming destination, and the U.S. State Department advises normal precautions. Use common sense: travel in groups at night, watch your drink, keep valuables in your hotel safe, and don't leave bags unattended on the beach.

18. Drinking in some public spaces is restricted, so keep the drinks to the venues and beach bars. ASF events are 21 and over, so you'll need a photo ID at every event.

Your outfits for each theme (state tee, all white, ASF tee, blue swimwear, pink and white, sundress, all yellow), swimwear, a cover-up, sandals, water shoes for De Palm Island, reef-safe sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, a photo ID and your passport.