January
Harmony Nights in Grand Case. Every Tuesday night, party in the main street, with musicians, dancers, artists exposing their work, open shops and specials in bars and restaurants.
January to May:
Arts in the Plaza in Porto Cupecoy.Three events every week: Monday, French movies, Wednesday, music bands, Saturday Farmer's Market. See flyer on our section "Art/Events/Lifestyle"
French side Carnival: (January 8th to 22th). See daily venues in local media.
Big Game Fishing Event
Valentine's Day (February 14th)
March
Heinecken Regatta. The biggest sailing event on the island, taking place over 3 days.
St. Patrick's day: (March 17th). Big parties on the Dutch Side.
April:
Carnival on the Dutch side and Queen's birthday. Weeks of fun and parades. One of the best carnivals in the Caribbean!
May:
SMART (Annual St. Martin's Regional Tradeshow)
Labor Day (May 1st) and Fish Day in Cul de Sac (French side). Sale of fresh fish, fish dishes, cultural and children activities, music, entertainment .
Captain Oliver and Carib Beer Regatta, Oyster Pond, French side.
Annual St. Martin's Open Golf Tournament Championship
Black Heritage Week (May 23th to 27th). A cultural celebration of black heritage.
June:
Jazz Festival
Summer Heat Music Festival
Nautical exhibition and Boat Show, Marigot, French side.
13th Edition of Billfish Tournament (June 1st to 6th), Marina Fort Louis in Marigot. (Organized by Calypso Event)
July:
Annual St. Martin Summerfest
Bastille Day (July 14th). National Day on French side. Music, parades, cultural activities, entertainment, fireworks.
August:
Film Festival. Outdoor movies on different places of the island.
September:
Annual Edition of the Artist's Corner. Local artist's exhibitions.
Golf Medal Play
World Tourism Day (September 27th). Official ceremonies by the Dutch Tourist Office
October:
Golf Medal Day
Halloween
Fete de la Cuisine (Culinary activities on the French side).
November:
Caribbean Tourism Day. Official events organized by Tourist Offices.
Sint Maarten/Saint Martin's Day (November 11th). Cultural events, ceremonies.
December
December 15th: Kingdom Day
St. Maarten Charter Yachts Exhibition
Christmas Lighting Exhibition (whole month). Competition for best Christmas decoration on houses, boats and businesses on both sides of the island.
Annual Santa Scramble Golf Tournament
Miss Caribbean Hibiscus Pageant (December 3th).
Christmas Eve (December 24th), Christmas Day (December 25th), Boxing Day (December 26th).
New Year:
Fireworks in Philipsburg, on Simpson Bay and Orient Bay (December 31st at Midnight). Fireworks in Marigot on January 1st.
Sea more on our Monthly Events section. (Click on yellow banner in the side bar).
This Calendar of Events will be continually updated in accordance with official publication of events by the Tourist Offices on both sides of the island.
