Autentico - Aruba Culinary Festival
Autentico -
| From the flavors to the music.. |
| It's a whole week about food. |
| I don't know much about many things |
| but food we like. |
| I don't know, I feel like a guest on my own island… |
| And that is great! |
| My way to say things |
| and to give love to the people, |
| is to feed the people. |
Visiting Aruba in October?
Guests to Aruba can now secure tickets to the Autentico Pavilion, where culinary talent, local flavors, and international influences come together in the heart of Oranjestad.
Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival returns this October for another unforgettable celebration of Aruba’s culinary scene.
This is Autentico
From Restaurant Week to immersive culinary experiences from the 3rd to the 9th of October, to The Pavilion in Oranjestad on the 10th and 11th of October, the island comes alive with bold flavors, creativity, cultural connection, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Raving Reviews
Restaurant Week
Autentico Restaurant Week is a 5-day delicious celebration of our island's diverse culinary offerings. Enjoy island-wide fixed prices and special menus at participating vendors during restaurant week.
Bucket list Experiences
These exclusive limited-seating dining experiences are designed to delight your taste buds and ignite your culinary curiosity, with local and internationally acclaimed chefs taking you on a unique culinary journey.
The Pavilion
Step into the heart of Autentico at The Pavilion, a vibrant open-air garden party in the streets of Aruba’s capital. Come together for great food, drinks, music, and unforgettable culinary experiences. October 10–11.
Education
The Autentico Culinary Festival goes beyond celebrating food by investing in the people shaping Aruba’s culinary future. Through education for students and industry professionals, Autentico inspires, connects, and strengthens Aruba’s culinary community.
Autentico Industry Seminar | October 8
Autentico is about more than celebrating food. It is also about sharing knowledge, inspiring new ideas and strengthening Aruba’s culinary and hospitality community. Join industry professionals for a morning of insights and meaningful conversations around culinary excellence, guest experience and sustainability.
October 8 | 9 AM–1 PM
Take a look at last year's event
Plan your 2026 visit today and taste Aruba!
Start planning your Caribbean culinary journey. Aruba is waiting for you with open arms, incredible food, and of course sunny beaches, and our vibrant culture.
Stay Connected
Follow us on social media and share your Autentico memories with us using #AutenticoAruba.
myAruba App: Your Autentico and Aruba Connection
Not only your trusty sidekick during Restaurant Week and The Pavilion, but also during the rest of your trip. Easily create a custom itinerary by saving your must-visit places and activities. These include places to explore, eat, stay, play, relax, and more!