5th Annual Event · Cayman Islands 2026
CAYMAN ISLANDS
MARGARITA Festival
Sip, savor, and celebrate — now in its fifth year, the festival returns bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever. Featuring the legendary Margarita Masters live showdown.
5th Annual Event
BIGGER . BOLDER . BETTER .
Now in its fifth year, the Cayman Islands Margarita Festival has grown into a full-scale celebration of tequila culture, Mexican cuisine, and island energy — headlined by the Margarita Masters, a live multi-round bartender showdown featuring Cayman’s top mixologists judged by an internationally recognized cocktail expert.
We’ve taken your feedback and built a festival that’s faster, smoother, and even more fun — so you can focus on the flavors, the music, and the unforgettable island vibes.
We’ve taken your feedback and built a festival that’s faster, smoother, and even more fun — so you can focus on the flavors, the music, and the unforgettable island vibes.
Fresh for 2026
WHAT’S NEW
Pour-and-Go Stations
All competition margaritas pre-batched and ready to serve for lightning-fast service.
4 Tickets + Voting Token
Skip the scanning, redeem quickly, and cast your vote for your favourite Master.
VIP Fast-Track Service
VIP guests get servers delivering competition margaritas directly to them – no lines, just sipping.
Margarita Masters Showdown
Four-round live competition featuring Cayman’s top mixologists judged by an international expert.
The Full Experience
ALL THE LEGENDS
ARE BACK
Beach Venue
Our stunning beach venue with those signature Cayman sunset views.
Food Court
Tacos, street eats, and modern Mexican creations to fuel your night.
Main Bars
Classic and bold new margaritas shaken up all night long.
Live Entertainment
Immersive brand activations and live entertainment that keep the energy high.
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The 2026 Lineup
Meet This Year's Competitors
Four mixologists. Four signature margaritas. One winner decided by you. Find their station by number on festival day, taste each entry, and cast your vote.
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Competitor numbers stay the same at the festival, look for the number to find each mixologist's station.
Join the Party
GET YOUR TICKETS
REGULAR ADMISSION
GENERAL
$35
Admission
GENERAL PLUS
$65
Admission
5 MARGARITA TASTING
TOKENS
PRICE UNTIL 8pm
VIP
$160
VIP Admission
5 MARGARITA TASTING
TOKENS
PRIVATE BAR
KIDS UNDER 5 FREE – OVER 5 $15
Entertainment
Sponsors
FAQs
Can Kids Attend?
Yes! Passes are available for anyone under the age of 18
Are Margaritas the only drinks available?
No! There is a Margarita competition with 4 vendors in addition to a full-service bar.
Are tacos the only food available?
No! There is a heavy focus on Mexican cuisine, but there will be a variety of Food & Drink vendors so the food options will be plentiful.
How does the Margarita Competition Work?
All General Plus and VIP patrons will get access to sample the 4 competition margaritas. You then get to choose who is your winning margarita and go back for seconds casting your vote for who has the best margarita. At the end of the night, the competitor with the most votes wins the 2025 Margarita of the Year Awards + Cash Prize.
The 5th annual Cayman Islands Margarita Festival takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6PM to midnight at Seven Mile Public Beach, West Bay, Grand Cayman.When is the Cayman Islands Margarita Festival 2026?
Yes. July offers warm, sunny weather and summer rates of up to 50% flights and hotel, well below the December-to-April peak, and it falls ahead of the busiest hurricane months of August through October.Is July a good time to visit the Cayman Islands?
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