Music lovers, your ultimate Memorial Day weekend getaway is here! The beautiful white sandy beaches of Aruba are waiting for you to enjoy along with the summer’s most electrifying music festival. The 12th annual Soul Beach Music Festival    starts on Wednesday, May 23 with the official welcome party and the celebration continues on Thursday with the exclusive “Carubbean Festival” from 6-10pm.

Hip-hop headlines the festival on Saturday night with a return to the stage by one of our favorites, LL Cool J. Ledisi will also perform her unique blend of neo-soul on Saturday night. Sunday night Canadian R&B angel Melanie Fiona takes to the Soul Beach stage for the first time with her fabulous voice. Headlining Sunday night is hit maker R. Kelly. Festival guests will also enjoy comedy concerts (performers will be announced at a later date) and casino happy hours throughout the festival weekend.

The Soul Beach Music Festival is known to sell out very quickly. Buy your concert tickets asap. Individual/nightly concert tickets are $65 (for a limited time) and combo packages (concerts + after party passes) are also available. One of the festivals favorite host resorts the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is offering discounts on accommodations and resort credits as incentives for festival guests (check the link from the festival website).

This is a great festival to attend as a weekend getaway, girlfriend getaway or a guys’ night out. Fantastic music and the beautiful island of Aruba always make the perfect vacation.

For more information or to buy your advance tickets please visit: www.soulbeach.net!

By The Travelin Diva (Kirstin N. Fuller)

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