Travel Through Time at Kandima Maldives This Festive Season
Tuesday 5th of August 2025
This holiday season, Kandima Maldives invites guests to experience something completely different with its vibrant celebration titled Rhythms of the Eras. Running from 21 December 2025 to 7 January 2026, the event promises an immersive journey through the most iconic periods in music history, wrapped in Kandima’s signature playful style.
Rather than a traditional holiday program, this is a celebration for the senses. From the glitz of 1920s jazz to the high energy of today’s music scene, guests are invited to relive their favorite musical memories across the island. Dermot Birchall, General Manager at Kandima Maldives, calls it a full sensory journey of sound, style, flavor, and movement.
Music Meets Flavor
Food plays a central role in this nostalgic celebration. Guests can enjoy live music alongside delicious flavors at Smokin Blues and BBQ Grooves, or take a step back in time at the retro inspired King’s Diner. For a more street-style experience, the Hip Hop and Grunge Street Food Cart at Breeze Beach delivers bold tastes in a relaxed setting.
The season also includes indulgent pairings and celebrations such as Chocolate and Whisky tastings, Caviar and Prosecco sunsets, a festive Christmas Day brunch, and an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner to close out the year in style.
Wellness with a Twist
At EsKape Spa, wellness takes inspiration from music and eras gone by. Guests can unwind with treatments like the Flower Power Bliss Ritual, which captures the calm energy of the seventies, or enjoy the Gatsby Glow Journey featuring gold facials and pearl manicures. On Boxing Day, creative workshops such as island soap making and candle crafting add a hands-on element to the relaxation.
Fun for All Ages
Kandiland keeps the younger guests entertained with festive activities including elf workshops, beachside Santa arrivals, and glow in the dark parties. Adults can enjoy cocktail making classes, or join the fun at beach karaoke under the stars.
Each evening, the island comes alive with music themed parties. Guests can dance to smooth RnB tunes, feel the heat at Latin Fire nights, or rock out at throwback parties. A special Retro Christmas Party will celebrate the season with popular hits from past decades.
For those craving a thrill, high speed action awaits at Kandima’s racing track with events like the Time Attack Race and Rudolph’s Rapid Rally. Others may choose a slower pace with creative showcases at the KULA Art Festival or take in a stunning sunset from a luxury cruise.
A Night to Remember
The celebration reaches its peak on New Year’s Eve with a lively beach party, live band, fireworks, and a late night buffet. As the sun rises over the Indian Ocean on the first day of 2026, guests are invited to a relaxed brunch to welcome the new year in true Kandima style.
Kandima’s Rhythms of the Eras promises a festive season that blends music, culture, and joy across generations.