Reggae Beach Bar Full Moon Party 2026 — May: Two Full Moons, One Island
May 2026 is a rare month on the calendar. There are two full moons this month — making it the only month in 2026 where the Reggae Beach Bar at Cockleshell Bay could host back-to-back Full Moon Parties in the same 31-day window.
The first full moon of May 2026 peaks on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 17:23 UTC — the Flower Moon, arriving on a Friday evening when the Reggae Beach Bar is already buzzing with its legendary weekly Lobster Fest. The second — arriving on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:45 UTC — is the Blue Moon, the name given to the second full moon in a calendar month, a genuinely rare occurrence.
Both are potential Full Moon Party dates at the Reggae Beach Bar & Grill, Cockleshell Bay, South East Peninsula, St. Kitts. Contact the bar directly at +1 869-762-5050 or via @reggaebeachbarskb to confirm which date(s) the May 2026 Full Moon Party is being held.
The Two Full Moons
Flower Moon & Blue Moon
Full Moon #1 — Friday, May 1, 2026 (Flower Moon):
Peak: 17:23 UTC / 1:23 PM EDT / approximately 1:23 PM Eastern Caribbean Time (ECT, UTC-4)
The moon is at full illumination as the sun sets over the South East Peninsula and the evening begins at Cockleshell Bay.
May 1 is also the date of the St. Kitts Labour Day Lighted Parade in Basseterre (7:00 PM) as part of SXM Carnival — visitors on St. Kitts that evening have the remarkable option of watching a lit carnival parade in Basseterre and then driving 20 minutes to Cockleshell Bay for a Full Moon Party on the beach.
May's full moon is traditionally called the Flower Moon, named for the flowers that bloom in May in the northern hemisphere.
Full Moon #2 — Sunday, May 31, 2026 (Blue Moon):
Peak: 08:45 UTC / 4:45 AM EDT / approximately 4:45 AM Eastern Caribbean Time
The moon rises in the evening of May 30 and sets in the early morning of May 31 — by party time on the evening of May 31, the Blue Moon is fully lit over Nevis and the Narrows.
A Blue Moon (second full moon in a calendar month) occurs only once every 2.5 to 3 years in any given month; the May 2026 Blue Moon is one of the signature astronomical events of the year.
2026 has 13 full moons in total specifically because of this May Blue Moon — an unusual astronomical year.
May 1 Flower Moon
Full Moon Meets Lobster Fest
The May 1, 2026 Full Moon falls on a Friday — which means it coincides directly with the Reggae Beach Bar's legendary Friday Lobster Fest, the weekly all-you-can-eat seafood buffet that is already one of the most in-demand reservations on St. Kitts.
What Friday May 1 at Reggae Beach looks like:
The Lobster Fest format is well established: for approximately USD $36, guests choose two to three meats (lobster, fish, ribs, chicken, shrimp) and receive unlimited sides including salad, rice and beans, sweet plantains, and steamed vegetables. Reservations are strongly recommended and the event regularly sells out.
"Seriously strong rum punches meet the silver light of the Flower Moon over two miles of calm Caribbean water."
When the Lobster Fest dinner transitions into a Full Moon Party, the combination is extraordinary: the seafood buffet winds down, the rum punches get stronger, the sound system picks up its tempo, and the full moon rises over Nevis across the Narrows.
A note on May 1, 2026 specifically:
If you are on St. Kitts for the SXM Carnival Labour Day Lighted Parade in Basseterre (7:00 PM), driving from Basseterre to Cockleshell Bay after the parade puts you on the South East Peninsula by approximately 9:00-9:30 PM — when the Full Moon Party at the Reggae Beach Bar is finding its stride for the evening.
Contact the Reggae Beach Bar directly to confirm whether the Full Moon Party is being held on May 1 (aligned with Lobster Fest) or May 31 (the Blue Moon), or both.
May 31 Blue Moon
A Once-in-Years Event
The May 31, 2026 Blue Moon is the more astronomically rare of the two May full moons — and a Full Moon Party under a Blue Moon at Cockleshell Bay is genuinely singular.
"A Full Moon Party on a Blue Moon night is not something that happens every year."
What the Blue Moon means:
A Blue Moon occurs when two full moons fall in the same calendar month — an event that happens approximately every 2.5 to 3 years.
The May 2026 Blue Moon is one of only 13 full moons in the entire year 2026 — a year made unusual by this double-moon month.
The phrase "once in a blue moon" originates from the rarity of this occurrence; a Full Moon Party on a Blue Moon night is not something that happens every year.
May 31, 2026 falls on a Sunday — the same day of the week as the legendary Bacchanal Sunday and the standard St. Kitts and Nevis weekend social calendar, making it a natural Full Moon Party night.
Event Details
The Full Picture
All confirmed information:
Full Moon #1 (Flower Moon): Friday, May 1, 2026 — 17:23 UTC / ~1:23 PM ECT
Full Moon #2 (Blue Moon): Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 08:45 UTC / ~4:45 AM ECT
Venue: Reggae Beach Bar & Grill, Cockleshell Bay, South East Peninsula, St. Kitts
Owner: John Francis
Phone: +1 869-762-5050
Website: reggaebeachbar-grill.com
Instagram: @reggaebeachbarskb
Facebook: Reggaebeachbarskb
Regular hours: Daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Full Moon parties and Friday Lobster Fest extend into the evening
Important: Contact the bar directly at +1 869-762-5050 or via @reggaebeachbarskb to confirm which May date(s) the Full Moon Party is scheduled — the bar may hold the party on May 1 (Flower Moon, Friday, coincides with Lobster Fest), May 31 (Blue Moon, Sunday), or both.
May on St. Kitts
The Broader Context
May 1, 2026 is also the final days of the 55th Edition Republic Bank St. Maarten Carnival on neighbouring Sint Maarten — with the Labour Day Lighted Parade (7:00 PM) running in Philipsburg on the same evening as the Flower Moon, making May 1 one of the most event-dense evenings in the entire Caribbean calendar for anyone within reach of either island.
The broader May and June 2026 St. Kitts calendar:
May 1 full moon / possible Full Moon Party at Reggae Beach Bar
May 31 Blue Moon / possible second Full Moon Party at Reggae Beach Bar
June 25-27: St. Kitts Music Festival (28th Annual) at Warner Park Stadium, Basseterre — Kehlani, Beres Hammond, Machel Montano, Mavado, Fantasia, and 19 more artists
July 2-5: Nevis Mango Festival (12th Annual)
July 16-26: St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week ("Carrot & Passion Fruit Edition")
July 23 – August 4: Nevis Culturama 52
July 29: Reggae Beach Bar Full Moon Party (July)
For a visitor planning a St. Kitts trip in the May-August 2026 window, the density of events is exceptional — and the Reggae Beach Bar's monthly Full Moon parties at Cockleshell Bay run as a consistent thread through the entire calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Reggae Beach Bar Full Moon Party in May 2026?
May 2026 has two full moons — making it the only month in 2026 with two potential Reggae Beach Bar Full Moon Party dates. Full Moon #1 (Flower Moon): Friday, May 1, 2026 at 17:23 UTC (~1:23 PM ECT). Full Moon #2 (Blue Moon): Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:45 UTC (~4:45 AM ECT). Contact the Reggae Beach Bar directly at +1 869-762-5050 or @reggaebeachbarskb to confirm which date(s) the Full Moon Party is being held and any programme details.
What is a Blue Moon and why does it matter for May 31, 2026?
A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month — an event that occurs approximately every 2.5 to 3 years for any given month, and the origin of the phrase "once in a blue moon." The May 31, 2026 Blue Moon is one of the rarest full moon events of the year and makes 2026 a 13-full-moon year. A Full Moon Party at Cockleshell Bay under a Blue Moon is genuinely unusual — the specific combination of a once-in-years astronomical event with one of the Caribbean's most celebrated beach bar settings.
Does the May 1 Full Moon coincide with Lobster Fest at Reggae Beach Bar?
Yes. May 1, 2026 is a Friday, which means the Flower Moon full moon rises on the same evening as the Reggae Beach Bar's legendary Friday Lobster Fest — the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet (lobster, fish, ribs, chicken, shrimp) that is one of the most sought-after reservations on St. Kitts. If the bar holds its Full Moon Party on May 1, the Flower Moon rises over Cockleshell Bay during what is already the bar's highest-energy weekly event. Reserve your Lobster Fest spot and confirm Full Moon Party details at +1 869-762-5050.
Verified Information at a Glance
Event Name: Reggae Beach Bar Monthly Full Moon Party — May 2026
Full Moon #1 (Flower Moon): Friday, May 1, 2026 — 17:23 UTC / ~1:23 PM ECT
Full Moon #2 (Blue Moon): Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 08:45 UTC / ~4:45 AM ECT
Note: May 2026 has two full moons — 2026 is a 13-full-moon year because of this Blue Moon
Venue: Reggae Beach Bar & Grill, Cockleshell Bay, South East Peninsula, St. Kitts
Owner: John Francis
Phone: +1 869-762-5050
Website: reggaebeachbar-grill.com
Instagram: @reggaebeachbarskb
Facebook: Reggaebeachbarskb
May 1 bonus: Coincides with Friday Lobster Fest (book in advance; frequently sells out) and SXM Carnival Labour Day Lighted Parade in Philipsburg
May 31 bonus: Blue Moon — second full moon of the month, astronomical rarity
Confirm party date(s): +1 869-762-5050 or @reggaebeachbarskb
May weather St. Kitts: 29-32°C, trade winds, water ~28°C
Sources: Reggae Beach Bar official website, TripAdvisor, Uncommon Caribbean, St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Royal Museums Greenwich full moon calendar, Astronomy.com, Catalina Sky Survey, MoonGiant, Sky at Night Magazine
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