Turks and Caicos Nightlife
The Turks and Caicos has rightfully gained a reputation as a tropical destination with spectacular beaches, a great collection of luxury resorts and villas, and a wealth of fun and exciting outdoor and ocean activities to try.
The nightlife options in the Turks and Caicos, however, haven’t yet caught up. If you're looking for a vibrant nightlife scene like those you might find in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, you won't find it in the Turks and Caicos.
As the main tourism island in the country, Providenciales (locally known as Provo) offers the greatest selection of events and nightlife. Bars and small nightclubs are the most popular local way to have a night out, yet beach BBQs, bonfires, sunset cruises, and special events are also fun ways to experience the island. On Thursdays, a Fish Fry is held in the Bight (near to the Grace Bay tourist area) with live performances and a junkanoo band.
Parties and Events
The Turks and Caicos hosts several annual events that range from a music festival on an uninhabited cay to cultural festivals, upscale parties, and culinary events. The New Year's Eve fireworks display is the most impressive fireworks show of the year, and you'll find street celebrations and beach events happening during the night. As is the case throughout the Turks and Caicos, entry to the beach—where you can have the best view of the fireworks—is free.
Local bars and restaurants arrange special events fairly regularly. On any given week, you can find karaoke, a pub quiz, and a few beach BBQs with entertainment. There's also the occasional disco or throwback party, with more events happening around holidays like St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, and Christmas. Many establishments have regularly scheduled live bands and musicians who typically perform on the same night(s) weekly.
Places to Go
In the Grace Bay area of Provo, some of the more lively nightlife locations are Aziza, Blu Bar & Lounge, Cielo, Shisha Lounge, Danny Buoy’s Pub and Restaurant, and Ricky’s on the Beach.
The legal drinking age in the Turks and Caicos is 18.
The larger all-inclusive resorts, specifically the adult-only Club Med Turkoise and the expansive Beaches Turks & Caicos, feature more of a party environment than the other hotels. They have shows and dance clubs that are open well into the night and early morning. Both all-inclusives sell an evening resort pass that grants you access to the amenities and clubs for a night.
If you’re looking to get away from the hotels and resorts, Providenciales has several great oceanfront and waterfront places with a fun outdoor ambiance, including Da Conch Shack, Bugaloo’s Restaurant, Bob’s Bar, and Sharkbite. These establishments are popular with locals and visitors alike and are nice spots for food or just drinks. Da Conch Shack, Bugaloo's, and Bob's Bar have live music several nights per week.
Sunset Cruises
Sunset and glowworm evening boat cruises are must-do activities while visiting Turks and Caicos. There are many vessels and ambiances to choose from, including sleek yachts, romantic sailboats, and even proposal cruises. Sunsets always look spectacular from the water and are different every day—you never know what you might get.
Casinos
Gambling is legal in the Turks and Caicos Islands. There are two main casinos: The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton and Casablanca Casino. A number of other entertainment venues and bars feature slot machines.
The Casino at the Ritz-Carlton is Providenciales' newest gaming establishment, having opened in July 2021. This 5,500-square-foot (511 m²) property features nine different table games, along with a wide selection of slot machines. It’s located in central Grace Bay at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos.
Casablanca Casino, located in the heart of Grace Bay, has been operating for decades and features a range of live table games and slot machines.
The minimum age for gambling in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 21.
Cinemas
Unfortunately, there are no movie theaters in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In the past, there were two cinemas on Providenciales. Village Cinema, located near Venetian Road in central Providenciales, shut down after a fire completely destroyed the complex. This was followed by TCI Cinemas (later renamed L-Raye Cinema), which closed down in 2014, presumably due to a lack of an audience and competition from Netflix and other streaming services.
Theater and the Performing Arts
The local Turks and Caicos Islands Friends of the Arts Foundation has historically produced several unique plays and musicals per year.
Tickets are generally quite reasonably priced, and the features usually take place at Brayton Hall, a purpose-built venue at the local British West Indies Collegiate high school. Tickets can be purchased at several locations on the island, including the Unicorn Bookstore (near the Graceway IGA supermarket). Visit their website for a program schedule and ticket information.
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