We Culture We celebrate!
From 7 to 18 February, Saint Martin will celebrate its 2026 carnival with a programme rich in colour and festivities! With parades, concerts and cultural events, the island will be celebrating for nearly two weeks.
The festivities will kick off in style on Saturday, 7 February at 4 p.m. with the launch of Carnival Culturanza in Marigot. The next day, the youngest members of the community will take centre stage with the magical children's parade at 2 p.m., followed in the evening by the Holland Block Party, which promises a guaranteed festive atmosphere. Valentine's Day weekend will also be particularly lively. Early risers can enjoy the traditional Jouvert Mawnin Jump Up at 5 a.m. on Friday, 14 February, before continuing into the evening with the Valentine's Fest Concert. Sunday, 15 February will mark the climax of the carnival with the highly anticipated Grand Parade, which will wind its way through the streets of Marigot starting at noon! The festivities will continue in style with the We Showdown 7 starting at 6 p.m. The unmissable Mardi Gras on 17 February will offer more wonderful moments with its parade at 2 p.m. and its Block Party at 6 p.m. The party will end with a bang on Wednesday, 18 February with the Swalika déboulé and the final Jump up, which will close the festivities to the sound of drums. A wonderful programme that promises glitz and magic for young and old alike.
