CAYE Festival Returns to Santo Domingo for a Weekend of Art, Music and Dominican Creativity

The two-day festival will transform Ciudad Nueva into a gathering place for art, live performances, food and creative expression on November 7 and 8, 2026.

The streets of Ciudad Nueva, Santo Domingo, will once again become a meeting point for Dominican creativity when CAYE Festival returns on November  7 and 8, 2026.

Created to celebrate Dominican identity, history and future, CAYE brings together different forms of creative expression in an event that extends beyond music and entertainment. The festival aims to support the visibility of the country's creative industries while contributing to the development of Santo Domingo's first Creative District.

Across the festival, visitors can expect a programme that brings together live music, dance and theatre, gastronomy, art and activities for children. Live painting is also among the featured experiences, placing visual art alongside the performances and other cultural activities.

The mix of programming gives the festival a broad appeal, inviting audiences to experience Dominican creativity through different disciplines and to engage with the people, practices and ideas shaping the country's cultural landscape.

At the heart of CAYE is a vision of culture as something experienced collectively. By bringing creative activity into the streets of Ciudad Nueva, the festival connects artistic expression with the surrounding urban environment, creating opportunities for people to gather, discover local talent and experience the city in a different way.

The emphasis on a Creative District also points to a wider ambition beyond the festival weekend. CAYE positions creative activity as part of how Santo Domingo can develop its identity, support its creative industries and shape its future.

Festival Details

CAYE Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, November  7 and Sunday, November 8, in Ciudad Nueva, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The festival runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on both days. Organisers have also confirmed that the event is family-friendly, with a dedicated children's area featuring games, workshops, art and other activities. The festival is pet-friendly, and parking information will be shared through its official channels.

For those interested in exploring the Dominican Republic's creative scene, CAYE offers an opportunity to experience art, music, food and cultural expression within a shared public space.

For tickets and further information, visit the official CAYE Festival website.