July 10 at Atlantis Paradise Island is a full day of celebration. While most visitors end up watching fireworks from a hotel balcony, Atlantis has built a four-event programme covering every age group, running from afternoon through midnight across the property. Kids, teens, families and adults each have their own dedicated experience on the same night. If you are planning things to do in Bahamas this Independence Day, here is everything happening at Atlantis on July 10.
Summer Fest at Marina Village
Summer Fest is the centerpiece of the Atlantis Independence Day programme, taking place at Marina Village on July 10 and 11 from 7 PM to 11 PM. Local crafts from Bahamian artisans, food trucks serving traditional dishes, live entertainment from talented Bahamian artists and bands, family activities and a Junkanoo Rush Out fill the full programme. Admission is complimentary on both nights, making it one of the best things to do in nassau on Independence Day without spending anything beyond food and drinks. For the full nassau travel guide to Independence Week events in Nassau, visit our Nassau Independence Week guide.
Kids Regatta at Atlantis Kids Adventures
Kids Regatta at Atlantis Kids Adventures on July 10 gives younger guests their own Independence Day experience. Little captains race, play and enjoy nautical-themed games, challenges and ocean-inspired activities in a dedicated space built for families. It is one of the top nassau attractions during Independence Week and pairs perfectly with a morning at Aquaventure before the evening festivities begin. For families planning what to do in nassau with children during the holiday, see our Nassau kids and family guide.
Island Vibes Bahamas Bash at Crush Teen Nightclub
Island Vibes Bahamas Bash at Crush Teen Nightclub gives tweens and teens their own celebration on July 10. Two sessions run back to back: tweens from 5 PM to 9 PM and teens from 9:30 PM to midnight. Live DJ, dance floor, pool tables, Bahamian treats and a pineapple eating competition fill the programme. It is the kind of nassau tourism experience that keeps younger travelers talking for months, and parents can enjoy the adult events knowing their kids are in a supervised, purpose-built venue on the Atlantis property with staff present throughout the night.
Steve Aoki at Aura Nightclub
Steve Aoki takes over Aura Nightclub on July 10 for the adult headliner of the night. The legendary DJ brings his signature high-energy set to Nassau, making it one of the standout nassau excursions for anyone looking for world-class entertainment on Independence Day. Aura Nightclub is a 9,000 square foot venue with VIP tables, a high-capacity dance floor and a concert-focused sound and lighting system. The show runs from 10 PM to 4 AM. Ages 18 and up. For more nightlife options during Independence Week in Nassau, see our Nassau nightlife guide.
Getting There from Nassau
Atlantis sits on a short bridge from downtown Nassau, accessible from the cruise port and from hotels across Cable Beach and the city center. For visitors looking for things to do near nassau cruise port on July 10 without navigating the downtown crowds during The People's Rush, the Atlantis programme delivers the full range of Independence Day experiences in one location. The full schedule of events is on the official Atlantis Independence Day page. For the bahamas travel guide covering the full national programme including The People's Rush on Bay Street, visit bahamas.com.
FAQ
What is Summer Fest at Atlantis?
Summer Fest is a free event at Marina Village on July 10 and 11 from 7 PM to 11 PM featuring local crafts, food trucks, live Bahamian entertainment and a Junkanoo Rush Out. Complimentary admission on both nights.
Is Steve Aoki performing at Atlantis on Independence Day?
Yes. Steve Aoki performs at Aura Nightclub on Friday July 10 from 10 PM to 4 AM. Ages 18 and up.
What is Kids Regatta at Atlantis?
A nautical-themed activity programme at Atlantis Kids Adventures on July 10 where children race, play and enjoy ocean-inspired games and challenges.
What is Island Vibes Bahamas Bash?
A teen and tween Independence Day party at Crush Teen Nightclub at Atlantis on July 10. Tweens 5 to 9 PM, teens 9:30 PM to midnight.
How do I get to Atlantis from Nassau cruise port?
Atlantis is a short taxi ride from Prince George Wharf. The journey takes approximately ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic.
