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Carnival / Cultural Festival2026-04-10

Sint Maarten Carnival 2026 — 55th Edition

The 55th anniversary edition of St. Maarten's iconic carnival extended by one week, closing with the Parade of the Bands (Grand Parade) on May 5. Features calypso, soca, reggae, dancehall, colorful mas bands, and non-stop parties at the Carnival Village on Pond Island.

Olivia Foster

Date: 2026-04-10 — 2026-05-05
Location: Joslyn Arndell Festival Village / Carnival Village, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Joslyn Arndell Festival Village / Carnival Village, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Film FestivalApril 23, 2026

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival 2026

One of Spain's most respected arthouse cinema showcases with features, docs, and shorts.

Sofia Reyes

Date: April 23, 2026 — May 3, 2026
Location: Various venues, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Cultural / Heritage Festival2026-05-01

Mdina Medieval Festival Malta 2026

Annual living history event bringing the walled ancient city of Mdina to life with jousting knights, medieval market stalls, costumed performers, fire shows, and period music in the Silent City.

Alex Rivera

Date: 2026-05-01 — 2026-05-03
Location: Mdina (The Silent City), Malta, Mdina (The Silent City), Malta

Cultural / Heritage Festival2026-05-01

Mai de Saint-Pierre Heritage Festival Martinique 2026

Cultural heritage festival at the foot of Montagne Pelée in the historic town of Saint-Pierre, blending open-air exhibitions, guided tours of the volcanic ruins, and live concerts celebrating the town's tragic history.

Mike Johnson

Date: 2026-05-01 — 2026-05-31
Location: Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Saint-Pierre, Martinique

Public Holiday / Cultural ParadeMay 1, 2026

Labour Day Parade 2026 with Xscape the Band

Public holiday Labour Day parade with live band Xscape the Band hosted by Divico — a popular island tradition kicking off May with street parades, live music, and community celebrations.

Olivia Foster

Date: May 1, 2026 — May 1, 2026
Location: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Music Festival / Beach Party2026-05-01

Sunkiss Festival

Electrifying weekend combining the Kaicos Motion celebrations with beach DJs, dancers, and party-goers from across the region in a full-throttle celebration of Caribbean music at the iconic Grace Bay Market.

Andre Williams

Date: 2026-05-01 — 2026-05-04
Location: Grace Bay Market, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, Grace Bay Market, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Music Festival / Lifestyle2026-05-01

Kaicos Motion Weekend 2026

3-day, 6-event Caribbean music and lifestyle weekend featuring international and local DJs, celebrity guest appearances from NBA and NFL players, a private welcome party, excursions, and Caribbean house, soca, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeat rhythms.

Luna Garcia

Date: 2026-05-01 — 2026-05-04
Location: The Bight Settlement, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, The Bight Settlement, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Carnival / Street Party2026-05-03

Bacchanal Sunday 2026

The ultimate wet fete closing out Sint Maarten Carnival — non-stop music, water-soaked revelry, and massive crowds in the Carnival Village, considered the biggest daytime party of the Carnival season.

Rachel Torres

Date: 2026-05-03 — 2026-05-03
Location: Joslyn Arndell Festival Village / Carnival Village, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Joslyn Arndell Festival Village / Carnival Village, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

LGBTQ+ Pride Festival 2026-05-04

Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026

One of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations with concerts, shows, and a pride parade.

Tyler James

Date: 2026-05-04 — 2026-05-10
Location: Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

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