Calendar of cultural events, sporting events, festivals and important dates in Curacao
If you are visiting Curacao check out the events and highlights throughout the year. From Food and Cultural to Sporting and Music, use our Curacao events calendar to plan your trip around your favourite event.
Curaçao Carnival
JANUARY
Official Opening of Carnival marking the start of eight weeks of Carnival festivities.
Curaçao Regatta
JANUARY
One of the largest annual regattas in the Caribbean. Curacao Regatta Site.
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Youth Tumba Festival
FEBRUARY
Local talents compete for the Children’s Road March, held at the Curacao Festival Center.
International Blue Marlin Release Tournament
APRIL
Luhrs 41st Annual International Blue Marlin Release Tournament Curaçao Yacht Club.
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Seú Harvest Festival Parade
APRIL
In April, more than 2,000 locals of all ages come together to celebrate the island’s harvest festival. Originally a festive march through the field, the seú is made up of graceful dance steps, called “wapa,” which mimic the movements used in planting and harvesting back in the 17th century. Today, the march is part of a large festival where locals dress up in traditional costumes and parade through the streets of Otrobanda and Banda Abou.
Curaçao Dive Festival
MAY
Annual Festival for both the experienced an inexperienced diving enthusiasts. The event includes competitions, seminars, and celebrations.
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International BlueSeas Festival
MAY
The island will host its second annual International BlueSeas Festival on May 6 – 7, 2016. The festival will be a celebration of traditional and gentrified jazz music, and will feature a variety of international musicians, including Daddy Long Legs, Jimmie Vaughan, Laurence Jones, Leon Russell, and more. Last year’s performances included the legendary Original Blues Brothers, Buddy Guy, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band and Moreland & Arbuckle.
Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival
AUGUST
Annual Curacao Jazz Festival attracting Jazz lovers from around the world.
Amstel Curacao Race
NOVEMBER
The Annual race in November is held along with parties and celebrations leading up to the race where both professionals and enthusiasts compete.
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