Moonsplash Music Festival

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MusicDune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsMoonsplash's staying power, three decades at
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Moonsplash Music Festival in Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay

The Caribbean's oldest independent music festival, founded in 1991 by reggae musician Bankie Banx at his self-built Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay, drawing major international reggae and Caribbean acts to its open-air, sand-floor stage each March, continuing a homegrown tradition that has run at the same beach venue for more than three decades.

Moonsplash is billed as the oldest independent music festival in the Caribbean, and its story is inseparable from the man who founded it, Anguillian reggae musician Bankie Banx, who launched the festival in 1991 alongside fellow musician Sheriff Bob Saidenberg.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Moonsplash's staying power, three decades at the same beach venue built by its own founder, sets it apart from festivals that move venues or change ownership

02

The mystery stays covered

The Dune Preserve itself, a driftwood beach bar Bankie Banx constructed by hand, is as much a draw as the music lineup, giving the festival a genuinely homegrown character that has still managed to attract major international reggae names like Jimmy Buffett and Toots and the Maytals over the years

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Founder Bankie Banx has performed at nearly every edition since 1991

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the festival's identity remains tied to the hand-built Dune Preserve venue he created

The sacred route

Living ritual

a tradition of homegrown ownership rare among long-running music festivals

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Moonsplash Music Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Beach-festival casual: swimwear or light clothing, sandals or bare feet, and something warmer for cooler night hours.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.18 N, 63.11 WOpen in Google Maps

Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay, Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

Nearest airportSXM — Princess Juliana
TransportMoonsplash Music Festival is easier when the venue, route and way back from Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Moonsplash Music Festival?

Moonsplash Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 13–16 March 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Moonsplash Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dune Preserve/Rendezvous Bay, Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmoonsplashfestival.ai
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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