From March 8–12, 2023, SXM Festival returns for an unforgettable musical and cultural event. The Caribbean gem of Saint Martin | Sint Maarten is the only festival in the world that encompasses a full island, making it the pinnacle of travel experiences. Get ready for a week of top-notch electronic music performed in chic, opulent, and frequently strange settings scattered over this picturesque island.
SXM Festival has announced the 2024 lineup.
Along with French-style champagne sipping afternoons by the pool, excellent food, boat activities, and culturally diverse adventures, beach, villa, and boat parties, hilltop sunrise sessions, and peak-time boho parties are all covered. Define your own special adventure, and you can be sure that each day will be unique and unforgettable.
SXM Festival has established itself as much more than merely another festival since its inception in 2016. This transformative encounter rapidly rose to the top of the list of the world’s most talked-about musical events. A crowd of globetrotters from more than 35 nations and local music fans have gathered to witness some of the best underground electronic music talents on the planet in this fusion of Caribbean, French, and Dutch culture. SXM Festival is a 5-day and 5-night electronic music escape and breeding ground for musical experimentation and discovery – eclipsed only by the beauty of the festival’s host location.
SXM Festival 2023 lineup include Black Coffe, Loco Dice, Camelphat, Marco Carola and more
Beginning with Grammy Award-winning South African musician Black Coffee and co-founder of the Desolat record label Loco Dice, the Phase 2 roster for SXM Festival also includes Puerto Rican native Natalia Roth, the cool sounds of Moody Jones, and Anthony Middleton of Audiofly. Highlights on the Phase 2 lineup continue with Moroccan electronic music ambassador Amine K, members of the Scenarios collective and label Emanuel Satie and Maga, and respected French export Oxia, along with a diverse mix of veteran and rising names including Jean Pierre, Layla Benitez, Paolo Rocco, Ms Mada, Paso Doble, Underher, Airrica, Wahm, and more.
These new additions to phase two join an already stacked lineup that already includes previously announced acts like Grammy-nominated, triple-platinum production duo CamelPhat, Music On founder Marco Carola, renowned electronic music pioneer Dubfire, and the musical extravaganza of Astra Club, a b2b set from DJ Tennis and Carlita. The return of Swiss favorite Sonja Moonear after her unforgettable performance in 2022, the reinvented house superstar Gordo, the standout DJ and producer from b, and a live set from visionary melodic house and techno veteran Rodriguez Jr. are among the other highlights.
Additionally adding to the lineup’s international diversity are rising West African DJ and producer AMÉMÉ, Palestinian DJ Maher Daniel, French exports Apollonia and YokoO, DJ and producer Gene On Earth from Berlin, and Konstantin Sibold, a German producer and co-founder of the Common Sense People event series. A diversity of styles round out the lineup from the likes of acclaimed selector Doc Martin, Moscow Records, and Moss Co. imprint head Archie Hamilton, the mystical melodic sounds of Deer Jade, and psychedelic house producer Mita Gami among others.
The festival area includes stunning Happy Bay, Arc Major Stage, Ocean Stage and more
The party locations are amazing, starting with the storied Happy Bay. The renowned Arc Major Stage and the immersive Ocean Stage are located at the remote private beach tucked away in the jungle, which also acts as the main evening venue. Other attractions include the notorious Villa Party, which requires a VIP ticket, and the Boho Beach Club, the ideal spot to unwind and retreat throughout the day. Experience a resurgence of the luxury that was once reserved for 1960s jet-set movie idols, coupled with contemporary luxury and design. This party is definitely one of the highlights of the festival. Sandyline, an upscale estate, is a daytime rendezvous for your inner rock star and a showcase for the stylish.
Owners of VIP Tickets have access to Happy Bay’s exclusive areas, which feature luxurious amenities, priority table service, a chill-out area, a VIP bar with unique cocktails, pop-up bars, a VIP bathroom, surprises, and more.
The VIP packages includes everything you need, and even more
VIP Additionally, ticket holders are assured early access to seats for the ultra-exclusive, small-scale satellite events, The Boat Party and Panorama Party. With spectacular 360-degree views of the greatest Caribbean sunset, the Panorama Celebrate offers guests the option to party at the top of Sint Maarten’s tallest mountain. It must be seen to be believed that venue was used for the Cercle live stream. The Boat Party, which sails on the largest lagoon in the Caribbean and enjoys the most vibrant sunset, is one of the additional satellite parties. Also this year, a new Catamaran Cruise will take 100 people to the most beautiful spots with food, drinks, swimming and a surprise DJ. For every venue, VIP Tickets also enable early table reservations.
For additional benefits like a private airport transfer, admission directly into the villa, ultra VIP parking at Happy Bay, a dedicated VIP host and concierge service, priority table service, a photo shoot, pre-festival styling sessions, a hosted backstage visit, and more, those looking for the best experience should book their villa directly with SXM Festival.
SXM Festival in-depth
The festival will continue to strengthen its close ties to the biological and cultural landscape of the lovely host island of Saint Martin | Sint Maarten for its sixth iteration. SXM Festival is also committed to leaving a lighter carbon impact and promoting environmental restoration. With initiatives that include going paperless, planting palm trees, saving energy with LED and solar lights, and eliminating plastic waste throughout the festival while collaborating year after year with local talents, it is the mission of SXM Festival to become increasingly sustainable throughout its growth. The festival also adheres to a no-trace philosophy, in which every venue is improved upon following each event.
SXM Festival and the lovely island of Saint Martin | Sint Maarten provide rich cultural surprises around each bend and turn, whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor. It is a journey of a lifetime and genuinely the sum of its parts.
On the festival’s official website, tickets for SXM Festival are currently on sale.
