Schools Song Festival

Scholen Songfestival

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MusicParamaribo
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThis is a brand-new initiative aimed
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SRD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Schools Song Festival in Paramaribo

The Schools Song Festival, or Scholen Songfestival, is a newly launched youth singing competition in Paramaribo organized by LR Management, giving a platform to secondary-school-age students aged 16 to 23. Auditions were held through MULO and secondary schools ahead of a planned first event on February 28, 2026.

In December 2025, LR Management announced plans for a large-scale youth talent platform in Paramaribo called the Scholen Songfestival, or Schools Song Festival, aimed at giving secondary-school-age Surinamers between 16 and 23 a dedicated singing competition of their own.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This is a brand-new initiative aimed specifically at giving young Surinamese talent, defined as students aged 16 to 23, a dedicated competitive stage, distinguishing it from Suriname's older heritage and religious holidays by being a private, youth-development-oriented entertainment product rather than a civic or ethnic commemoration

02

The mystery stays covered

Organizer LR Management structured the event around a pre-competition audition phase held directly through MULO and other secondary schools, embedding the festival into the school system itself as the primary recruitment channel rather than open public sign-up

03

The city starts moving

The stated aim was to create a large-scale platform, described in coverage as grootschalig, or large-scale, positioning the festival as an ambitious new entry into Suriname's youth entertainment and talent-development scene

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

As a newly created event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

it does not yet carry established traditions of its own

The sacred route

Living ritual

it follows the broader format of a televised or staged song-competition festival

The local code

Living ritual

adapted here specifically for Surinamese secondary-school-age youth recruited through the school system

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Schools Song Festival, plan transport around the exact Paramaribo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual to festive stage attire for performers competing; audience members can dress casually for what is expected to be an indoor or theater-style youth talent show.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Schools Song Festival, stay near the part of Paramaribo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

SRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.87 N, 55.17 WOpen in Google Maps

Paramaribo, Caribbean, Suriname

Nearest airportPBM — Johan Adolf Pengel
TransportFor Schools Song Festival, plan transport around the exact Paramaribo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Schools Song Festival, stay near the part of Paramaribo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Schools Song Festival?

Schools Song Festival is listed for Past edition: 28 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Schools Song Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Paramaribo, Suriname. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Paramaribo, Caribbean, Suriname

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.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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