Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is set host Sand, Sound & Sparkles from 21 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, bringing 21 days of festive celebrations, live entertainment, themed dining, wellness activities and ocean experiences to the island.
The festive programme unfolds across seven Acts, beginning with live Christmas carols and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony before moving into Christmas celebrations featuring the Sand & Sound Feast Gala, Santa’s arrival by sea and a Christmas lunch on the ocean deck. The celebrations continue with themed buffets, pool parties and live music, building towards New Year’s Eve on 31 December.
The resort’s New Year’s Eve programme will feature the Final Countdown Gala Dinner at Sessions Beach, a Boduberu performance and a countdown party accompanied by fireworks. The celebrations will continue into the new year with an encore brunch, Orthodox Christmas festivities on 6 and 7 January, and a Final Encore beneath the stars.
Daily activities throughout the festive season will include Pool Beats, Roxity Kids Club™ programmes, dining experiences and evening entertainment. Guests can also take part in wellness activities, including yoga and aerial arts, alongside treatments at Rock Spa®. Ocean experiences will include coral planting and opportunities to encounter turtles and dolphins, adding marine exploration to the festive programme.
Among the scheduled highlights is the Roxity Christmas Party at Hard Rock Cafe, where younger guests can join the Roxtars™ celebration and decorate festive cookies.
On New Year’s Eve, activities will begin at 16:00 with a water gun battle organised by Roxity Kids Club™. From 19:00, the Final Countdown Gala Dinner at Sessions Beach will feature a neon-themed setting, bubble displays and a selection of festive bites. Live entertainment will continue across Hard Rock Cafe and Sessions, with a Boduberu performance scheduled for 20:15. The New Year’s Eve Countdown Party will begin at Sessions at 22:00, culminating in a fireworks display at midnight.
Through Sand, Sound & Sparkles, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives brings together festive traditions, live music, family activities and island experiences for guests celebrating Christmas and the arrival of 2027 in the Maldives.
For more information, visit the official Hard Rock Hotel Maldives website.