Belize Event Guide
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye music, food, culture, pageantry, nightlife, and island energy during one of Belize’s biggest festival weekends.
Quick Facts
A quick planning card for visitors, locals, businesses, and event-goers looking for the essentials.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
August 2026
Cultural festival, music, food, pageant, nightlife
Locals, visitors, groups, couples, food lovers, culture seekers
Why It Matters
The International Costa Maya Festival is one of Belize’s major cultural celebrations, held in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. It brings together music, food, dance, pageantry, entertainment, regional culture, and island nightlife in a way that fills San Pedro with movement.
For visitors, Costa Maya is a chance to experience San Pedro when the island feels alive. For locals and businesses, it is one of those big weekends when culture, tourism, food, music, nightlife, and community all meet in one place.
Come for the performances, but pay attention to the full island rhythm: the food before the show, the drinks after, the music carrying through the streets, the visitors arriving, the restaurants filling up, and the community energy around the festival.
What To Expect
Costa Maya connects culture, nightlife, food, music, and San Pedro’s island atmosphere.
Expect big performances, stage shows, dancing, and a lively crowd atmosphere across the festival weekend.
The pageant is one of the festival’s signature traditions, connecting Belize with regional representation and celebration.
San Pedro restaurants, bars, vendors, and nightlife spots become part of the full festival experience.
The festival reflects Belize’s connection to the wider Maya-region through folklore, entertainment, food, and celebration.
Plan Your Weekend
Make the most of the festival by connecting the main event with food, drinks, local movement, and San Pedro experiences.
Book early if you are visiting from outside San Pedro. Big festival weekends can make rooms and transport more competitive.
Make food part of the plan. Look for local restaurants, seafood, Belizean food, casual island spots, and street food.
The event is the anchor, but the full experience lives across the island — before, during, and after the show.
Restaurants, vendors, bars, hotels, taxi operators, and small businesses are part of what makes the weekend feel alive.
Connected Experiences
Costa Maya Festival connects naturally to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, food, nightlife, local events, and Happy Hour Belize.
Explore the island hub where the festival happens.
🌊Connect the event to beaches, reef, food, and island life.
🍽️Find local food, seafood, restaurants, and festival flavors.
🍹Find nearby specials, drinks, live music, and social spots.
📅Explore more major events and cultural celebrations.
🎭Understand the cultural connections behind Belize events.
Before & After the Festival
Before and after Costa Maya Festival, use Happy Hour Belize to discover nearby food specials, drink deals, happy hours, live music, and local events.
FAQ
The International Costa Maya Festival is a major cultural festival held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, featuring music, entertainment, food, pageantry, regional culture, and nightlife.
Costa Maya Festival is held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, one of Belize’s most active island destinations.
Costa Maya Festival is expected in August 2026. Confirm exact dates closer to the event before making travel plans.
Yes. It is a strong event for visitors who want music, nightlife, food, culture, and a lively San Pedro weekend.
Explore San Pedro restaurants, bars, beaches, local food, Happy Hour Belize, Secret Beach, snorkeling, diving, and other Ambergris Caye experiences.