Aruba’s Official Carnival 2026 Schedule Is Here

The wait is over. Aruba’s official Carnival schedule is out, and the island is already gearing up for months of parades, pageants, and music. If you are planning a trip between November and February, this is the perfect time to experience the rhythm and culture that make Aruba’s Carnival one of the most celebrated in the Caribbean.

Here is the full list of official events for Carnival 2026 so you can plan your visit around the festivities:

November 2025

11 NOV – Kana Kibra den 72, Punto G, 7 PM

15 NOV – Eleccion di Prins cu Pancho, 7 PM

21 NOV – Caya Paden, 8 PM

January 2026

3 JAN – Parada di Flambeu

10 JAN – Eleccion di Reina Hubenil #61 y Adulto #30

11 JAN – Eleccion di Reina Infantil #49 y Grandi #72

16 JAN – Festival di Tumba Infantil y Hubenil

17 JAN – Festival di Tumba #54

18 JAN – Parada di Fantasia

19 JAN – Pre Finals Soca Monarch

20 JAN – Pre Finals Soca Monarch

21 JAN – Pre Finals Soca Monarch

23 JAN – Night of The Hit Makers

24 JAN – Betico Avond

25 JAN – Dia di Betico

30 JAN – Parada Escolar Scolnan Basico Oranjestad

30 JAN – Fundraising Event Musica

31 JAN – Parada di Mucha Noord

31 JAN – Aruba Soca Monarch Finals 2026

February 2026

1 FEB – Parada di Mucha Oranjestad

4 FEB – North International Sunset Parade

5 FEB – Parada Escolar Scolnan Secundario Oranjestad

6 FEB – Parada Escolar Scolnan Secundario San Nicolas

7 FEB – Parada di Mascarada Savaneta

7 FEB – Jouvert Morning

7 FEB – Aruba Grand Lighting Parade Oranjestad

8 FEB – Parada di Mucha San Nicolas

11 FEB – Kimamento di Momito

12 FEB – Parada di Luz San Nicolas

14 FEB – Aruba Carnival Parade San Nicolas

15 FEB – Aruba Grand Carnival Parade Oranjestad

15 FEB – Kimamento di Momo

16 FEB – Carnival Monday

18 FEB – Ash Wednesday

From the first festive night in November to the closing ceremony in February, each event carries its own energy and local flair. You can watch the vibrant costumes of the parades, dance to live Tumba and Soca music, or simply soak up the island’s contagious joy.

If you plan to visit during Carnival, book your accommodations early and prepare to join in the celebration. Aruba’s Carnival is not just a party — it is the heartbeat of the island.