The 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta promises an unforgettable four days of world-class sailing and electrifying entertainment from Thursday, March 6, to Sunday, March 9. Each day, the festivities kick off at 4:00pm, setting the stage for a celebration of Caribbean music and culture.
The Serious Fun starts on Thursday, with the vibrant sounds of the Gunslingers Steel Pan Band, bringing Caribbean flair ahead of the first Daily Prizegiving at 6:00pm. After the awards, it’s time for Latin Night, featuring Livin High Band, DJ Euro, Tweny Montana, and BATA, ensuring a high-energy start to the regatta.
On Friday, the theme is Caribbean Blend, with AMA Music, Hybrid Band, and DJ Drino setting the mood before prizegiving. The night then heats up with performances by DJ Drino, Meltin Pot, Elona, Royalty, Tamillia, KRG Band and DJ King Kembe. Closing out the evening, the Bouyon Lyricist, Trilla-G will have everyone out on the dance floor.
Saturday is all about Soca, with DJ Stov3 and Remo & The Barbwire Band kicking things off before prize giving. The energy continues to build with GTO Band, Roxsy, Kenyo Baly, KRG Band, King James and DJ BB Bad, leading up to a show-stopping performance by none other than the Soca Queen, Alison Hinds.
The festival reaches its grand finale on Sunday with a legendary Reggae Night. Natisha Hanson and Maïlaka Maxwell set the tone before the Final Prizegiving from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Afterward, Orange Grove makes a return to the Regatta stage, and DJ Outkast will keep the crowd moving, paving the way for an unforgettable closing set by The Wailers.
Make sure to get there early to soak up the full experience! While headliners take the stage from 10:00 to 11:00pm, the lineup is packed with incredible local and regional talent that will make the 45th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta one to remember.
* Photo Credit: Souleyman Studio
