The Local Music Scene in Grand Cayman
Find out where all the best local musicians play around Grand Cayman.
Cayman has a dynamic and diverse live music scene with local artists performing in a variety of musical styles. From Calypso style bands to internationally inspired resident DJs, there is something to please everyone.
Under the Music and Dancing (Control) Act, Christmas Day and Good Friday are now the only two days of the year during which premises with music and dancing licences are not allowed to play music or have a singer or live band play. On Sundays licensed premises must only play music at a “low background nature” which is not capable of being heard outside the boundaries of the premises in which it is being played.
Monday
- Driftwood Bar & Grill Hosts various live musicians from 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Kaibo has DJ Marcelle playing al afternoon 12pm-4pm
Tuesday
- Kaibo Barefoot Beach BBQ, 5.30pm-9.30pm
- The Wharf Offers free dance lessons with their live DJ. From 9.30pm
Wednesday
- Kaibo Hosts a live DJ from 12pm-4pm
- Ms. Piper's Releases a set list at the start f each month to showcase their live music. Wednesday is usually a staple, but check their schedule to be sure. 6.30pm-9.30pm
- Tortuga Beach Bar (The Westin) Hosts a live music on the waterfront from 6pm-8pm
Thursday
- The Hive presents a live local band every week 9pm-11pm
- Kaibo has their resident DJ Parc for sounds on the beach as the sun sets. 2.30pm-6.30pm
- Union Grill & Bar Holds their Dinner Jazz Night every Thursday from 7pm-9pm
- Tortuga Beach Bar (The Westin) has live music on the beach from 6pm-8pm
Friday
- Anchor & Den has a live DJ every Friday for their Rockin' Ramen Night, from 5pm
- The Hive has a live DJ every week 10pm-2am
- Kaibo Their resident DJ Parc returns for chilled sounds throughout the afternoon and for the sun from 2.30pm-6.30pm
- Ms Piper's hosts various live artists every week from 6.30pm-9.30pm
- Silver Palm Hosts a different artist each week from 8pm-11pm
- Saint June (The Ritz Carlton) Various live music as you watch the sun set on Friday nights. Music is accompanied by cocktails, food and that stunning Seven Mile Beach view. 5.30pm-8.30pm
- Tortuga Beach Bar (The Westin) offers live acoustic sounds on the beachfront 6pm-9pm, and also in their lobby at the Catboat Bar, 8pm-10pm
Saturday
- Abacus Hi-Tide play from 7pm-10pm
- Bonny Moon often has live music, and Saturday night is a popular one as they host a live DJ all afternoon (1pm-5pm) and then into the evening (6pm-10pm)
- Cracked Conch has live lounge music floating on the breeze every Saturday
- Driftwood Bar & Grill presents a live musician poolside, 6.30pm-8.30pm
- The Hive has a live DJ every week 10pm-12am
- Kaibo hosts Saturday Sessions, when a live DJ and saxophonist perform on the beachfront from 1pm-3pm
- Ms. Piper's hosts an acoustic artist most Saturday nights, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Check their schedule for the monthly set list
- Rackam's entertains diners with live, local steel pan drums 5pm-7pm
- Union has a dynamic live vocal session with Daisy Lee. Look forward to husky soul, jazz and blues 7pm-9pm
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