Shirley Heights Sunset Party Live Concerts Caribbean Views

Two live bands play back-to-back at the exact moment the sun hits the water.

A sunset party at Shirley Heights, a restored military lookout in Antigua, where you watch the Caribbean light fade while live calypso and reggae bands perform. Round-trip transport with a guide and taxes are included; entrance is 10 USD. The tour runs Thursday and Sunday evenings and lasts about three hours total, including travel time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset and concerts at Shirley Heights

• Arrive at Shirley Heights lookout
• Enjoy Caribbean sunset views
• Attend calypso music concert
• Attend reggae music concert
• Taste cocktails at Shirley Heights bar
• Take sunset photos

The Experience

Shirley Heights sits 490 feet above Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour, the highest vantage point in Antigua. You arrive by late afternoon, and as the sun moves toward the water, the two harbours below turn gold. At sunset, the first band takes the stage with calypso music, then a second group moves in with reggae. The bar serves rum punch and cocktails while you stand at the railing and watch the light change.

The tour departs from your hotel zone and returns there when it ends. Your guide speaks English and handles the timing so you arrive before the crowds build and the music starts. The air-conditioned vehicle is round-trip, and taxes are covered. Entrance to Shirley Heights is 10 USD, paid separately at the gate. The whole outing, from pickup to drop-off, runs three to three and a half hours.

Punctuality matters here: the operator holds the departure time firm, and arriving more than ten minutes late counts as a no-show. The sunset itself does not wait, and the bands start when the light does, so the schedule is the only way to guarantee you are standing there when it happens. Infants can come in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your hotel zone.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Antigua chiama IT Tour by C.M.W.

Is this one for you?Watch the Caribbean sunset from Antigua's highest point while live calypso and reggae bands play—everything's timed and transported for you, just show up.

Traveler reviews

4.73★★★★★★★★★★

139 verified traveler reviews

5 ★121

4 ★8

3 ★5

2 ★1

1 ★4

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What time does the Shirley Heights sunset party start?

The tour departs from your hotel in the late afternoon and arrives at Shirley Heights before sunset. The exact departure time depends on your hotel zone, as pickup is included from multiple areas around the island. The bands perform at sunset, which varies by date.

Do I have to pay for entry to Shirley Heights?

Yes, entrance to Shirley Heights is 10 USD, paid separately when you arrive. This fee is not included in the tour price.

Are drinks and food included in the tour?

Drinks and food are not included. The bar at Shirley Heights sells cocktails, rum punch and other beverages, and you can order from the menu there.

Which days does the sunset party run?

The sunset party at Shirley Heights happens every Thursday and Sunday. The two live bands—one playing calypso, the second playing reggae—perform at sunset on those evenings.

How do I get picked up if I'm staying at a resort?

Round-trip pickup is included from your hotel zone. When you book, you select your zone from options including Cocobay, Galley Bay, Hawksbill, Jolly Beach, Sandals and others. The driver arrives at your hotel at the scheduled time and returns you there after the tour.