College Spring Break · March 2027

Spring Break 2027

Destinations, parties, concerts and tour packages for Spring Break 2027, with what the big tour companies and festivals have announced so far. Each card has a pre-filled prompt link that opens Claude to look up the latest details or select a different LLM from the menu above on right.

114days until peak week starts (Mar 6)
Mar 26–28Ultra Music Festival, Miami
Mar 28Easter, which makes for an early season

Guides

Everything you need to plan Spring Break 2027.

Key 2027 dates

Festivals and calendar dates that shape the season.

  1. Feb–Apr20–6

    College spring break 2027 dates

    Look up your school's week: 777 U.S. colleges plus universities in the UK, Europe and Australia. The busiest weeks start Mar 8 and Mar 15.

  2. Mar6–28

    Peak spring break window

    Easter is early in 2027 (Mar 28), so most college breaks fall between Mar 6 and Mar 28. source

  3. Mar22–28

    Miami Music Week

    A week of club and pool-party showcases across Miami and Miami Beach. Schedules not yet posted. source

  4. Mar24–26

    Winter Music Conference

    Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami. source

  5. Mar26–28

    Ultra Music Festival (27th edition)

    Bayfront Park, Miami. Phase 1 lineup announced; tickets on sale. source

  6. Mar28

    Easter Sunday

    Late-season breaks often key off Easter week.

Popular Destinations: how 2026 played out

Each destination gets a score from 0 to 100 based on what happened during spring break 2026 (about March 1 to April 5). The score combines three signals, each rated 1–5.

  1. 1Cancun97
  2. 2Punta Cana90
  3. 3Nassau / Bahamas83
  4. 4South Padre Island80
  5. 5Cabo San Lucas80
  6. 6Miami & South Beach73
  7. 7Las Vegas73
  8. 8Lake Havasu70
  9. 9Panama City Beach63
  10. 10Ft. Lauderdale63
  11. 11Puerto Vallarta63
  12. 12Riviera Maya63
  13. 13Montego Bay60
  14. 14Daytona Beach57
  15. 15Negril50
  16. 16Guanacaste43
  17. 17Barbados37
  18. 18Acapulco33
  19. 19Zrće Beach23
  20. 20Cuba20
  21. 21Sun City20

Destinations

Every major spring break destination in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond, including STS Travel's new Guanacaste trip.

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Cancun

2027 confirmed

The #1 international spring break destination, with a hotel-zone club strip. More Information

97/100
#1 · Red-hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz5
Spring-break crowd5
Why this rating
  • 2.80M airport passengers in Mar 2026 (−4.6% YoY), with near-record flight days Mar 21 and Mar 29 source
  • #1 international spring break destination in Allianz's 1.3M-itinerary analysis source
  • Top-searched international spring break spot in 13 states source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel trips (named a top 2027 destination)Mar 2027 source
  • Inertia Tours, 3 resort tiers2027 page live source
  • StudentCity Party Package eventsTBA

Venues Coco Bongo · Mandala · The City · Palazzo · Señor Frog's · La Boom

Operators StudentCity · STS Travel · Inertia Tours

Club open-bar nights are usually sold as a party package add-on.

Dominican Republic · Caribbean

Punta Cana

2027 confirmed

All-inclusive resorts and the cave nightclub. More Information

90/100
#2 · Red-hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz4.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
  • Dominican Republic hit a record 1.31M visitors in Mar 2026, with ~612K flying into Punta Cana source
  • Named a leading Caribbean spring break pick by Allianz source
  • Top international resort search in 12 states source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel trips (named a top 2027 destination)Mar 2027 source
  • StudentCity open-bar beach eventsTBA
  • Fox World Travel, 7-night all-inclusiveMar 21–28, 2027 · from $2,791 per person source

Venues Imagine (cave club) · Oro · Riu Republica · Barceló Bávaro Palace · Occidental Caribe

Operators STS Travel · StudentCity

Bahamas · Caribbean

Nassau / Bahamas

2027 confirmed

Short flight from the U.S. East Coast, with beach bashes and party cruises. More Information

83/100
#3 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
  • Bahamas arrivals rose 15.7% to a record ~1.42M in Mar 2026 source
  • Named a leading Caribbean spring break pick by Allianz source
  • STS ran a month-long Bahamas Beach Bash for college groups source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel Nassau trips (start early March)Mar 2027 source
  • STS VIP Party Package eventsVenues TBA

Venues Breezes Resort & Spa · Aura · Club Waterloo · Bond

Operators STS Travel · StudentCity

In 2026 STS ran a month-long 'Bahamas Beach Bash' at Breezes.

Texas · USA

South Padre Island

Partly announced

Texas' spring break capital, with beach concerts and condo parties. More Information

80/100
#4 · Hot2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3.5
Buzz4
Spring-break crowd4.5
Why this rating
  • Spring Break Texas Week ran Mar 14–22, 2026, with thousands of visitors reported on the beach source
  • Top domestic spring break search in 5 states source
  • One island restaurant reported business down 15–20% YoY source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • Clayton's spring break concert lineupTBA (usually announced Dec–Jan)

Venues Clayton's Beach Bar · Louie's Backyard · Isla Grand Beach Resort · Tequila Frogs

Operators Inertia Tours

Inertia Tours is based on the island. Past Clayton's headliners include Ice Spice (2025).

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Cabo San Lucas

2027 confirmed

Medano Beach days, boat parties and desert sunsets. More Information

80/100
#5 · Hot2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
  • San José del Cabo ranked #2 international destination in Allianz's data source
  • STS named it a top destination for 2027 source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel trips (named a top 2027 destination)Mar 2027 source
  • Inertia Tours packagesTBA pricing source

Venues Medano Beach · RIU Santa Fe · Corazón Cabo

Operators STS Travel · Inertia Tours · StudentCity

Inertia's 2025 Cabo prices were $899–$1,299 per person, flights extra. 2027 prices are TBA.

Florida · USA

Miami & South Beach

2027 confirmed

Spring break meets Miami Music Week and Ultra. More Information

73/100
#6 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation4.5
Buzz4
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
  • #3 domestic spring break booking on AAA's list source
  • Arrests in the South Beach district fell ~24% and crowds were smaller than the post-pandemic years source
  • Miami Music Week and Ultra kept search buzz high
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • Miami Music WeekMar 22–28, 2027 source
  • Winter Music ConferenceMar 24–26, 2027 source
  • Ultra Music Festival: Calvin Harris, Armin van Buuren, Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Mau P, Indira Paganotto, Boys Noize, Sofi Tukker's Animal Talk, DrumcodeMar 26–28, 2027 source

Venues Clevelander · National Hotel · Sagamore · Bayfront Park (Ultra)

Miami Beach eased its spring break crackdown in 2026 (no automatic curfew), but the city still says it has 'broken up' with spring break. 2027 rules are usually announced in February.

Nevada · USA

Las Vegas

Partly announced

Dayclubs, pool parties and EDM residencies, for travelers 21 and over. More Information

73/100
#7 · Hot2026 popularity · high confidence
Visitation5
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
  • 3.45M visitors in Mar 2026 (+1.9% YoY), with 84.8% hotel occupancy source
  • #3 domestic destination in Allianz's data, and on AAA's top 8 source
  • 21+ nightlife limits the college crowd
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel hotel-only packageSpring 2027 source

Venues Drai's · Wet Republic · Marquee Dayclub

Operators STS Travel

Most clubs and dayclubs require guests to be 21+.

Arizona · USA

Lake Havasu

TBA

The West's biggest spring break, centered on boats. More Information

70/100
#8 · Hot2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation3
Buzz3.5
Spring-break crowd4
Why this rating
  • Top-searched domestic spring break spot in Arizona, California and Nevada source
  • No official 2026 visitor count was published
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • Spring break calendarTBA

Venues Copper Canyon (by boat) · London Bridge area bars

Official guide: havasuspringbreak.com. Boating is the main draw.

Florida · USA

Panama City Beach

Partly announced

27+ miles of beach and the biggest drive-to party in the Southeast. More Information

63/100
#9 · Warm2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation3
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd3.5
Why this rating
  • No verified 2026 bed-tax or visitor figures yet
  • Tourism marketing now targets families rather than college groups source
  • Was not a state leader in the 2026 Google search study source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • Spring break concert seriesTBA
  • Gulf Coast Jam (country festival, after the season)Jun 3–6, 2027 source

Venues Harpoon Harry's · Hammerhead Fred's · Longboards · Sharky's · Coyote Ugly

In past years the springbreak.com page ran foam parties and DJ sets at the Holiday Inn Resort. No 2027 spring break shows have been announced.

Florida · USA

Ft. Lauderdale

TBA

The original spring break strip, now quieter. More Information

63/100
#10 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
  • #2 domestic spring break booking on AAA's list, mostly families and general travelers source
  • 47 beach arrests reported early in the season, a modest number source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • City events and rulesTBA

Venues Elbo Room · Rock Bar · Cooley Hammock

The 2026 season brought more police on the beach and downtown, plus curfews for under-18s.

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Riviera Maya

2027 confirmed

A calmer, resort-based option south of Cancun. More Information

63/100
#12 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation4
Buzz3
Spring-break crowd2.5
Why this rating
  • Shares Cancun's airport. Quintana Roo reported record Easter tourism source
  • STS offers trips here source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel tripsSpring 2027 source

Venues Playa del Carmen 5th Ave

Operators STS Travel

Jamaica · Caribbean

Montego Bay

2027 confirmed

Hip Strip nightlife and reggae. More Information

60/100
#13 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3.5
Buzz2.5
Spring-break crowd3
Why this rating
  • Jamaica topped 1M visitors in Q1 2026, but no March-only figure is available source
  • STS offers trips here source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel tripsSpring 2027 source

Venues Hip Strip · Pier 1

Operators STS Travel

Florida · USA

Daytona Beach

TBA

Classic spring break spot whose city now discourages spring breakers. More Information

57/100
#14 · Warm2026 popularity · medium confidence
Visitation3
Buzz2.5
Spring-break crowd3
Why this rating
  • 75 beachside arrests in one 2026 weekend, so crowds did turn up source
  • The city now discourages spring breakers source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • Bandshell concertsTBA

Venues Bandshell · Razzle's · Ocean Deck · Hawaiian Inn

In 2026 Daytona's police chief said the city should no longer market itself as a spring break destination.

Costa Rica · International

Guanacaste

2027 confirmed

New for 2027: ziplines, surfing and beach parties. More Information

43/100
#16 · Mild2026 popularity · low confidence
Visitation2.5
Buzz2
Spring-break crowd2
Why this rating
  • STS only adds it for 2027, so it has no 2026 spring break history source
✦ Check 2026 stats in Claude ↗
  • STS Travel's newest destinationSpring 2027 source

Operators STS Travel

Not on springbreak.com. STS added it for 2027.

Major spring break & college tour companies

What each company has published for 2027 so far.

StudentCity

Partly announced

Woburn, MA · 1-888-777-4642

CancunPunta CanaCabo San LucasNassau
  • Party Package unlocks headline events, booze cruises and club nights.
  • Cancun venues it promotes: The City, Palazzo and Mandala.
  • Punta Cana: transportation, beach events, open-bar parties and themed club nights are included.
  • Past spring break headliners include Cardi B, Tiësto, Big Sean and Steve Aoki. These are past acts, not the 2027 lineup.

No 2027 talent lineup or pricing published yet.

STS Travel

2027 confirmed

Ft. Lauderdale, FL · 800-648-4849

CancunCabo San LucasPunta CanaNassauMontego BayRiviera MayaGuanacaste (new)Las Vegas (hotel only)
  • Sept 2026: named Cancun, Cabo, Punta Cana and Nassau its top destinations for 2027.
  • New for 2027: Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a trip built around adventure plus beach parties.
  • Nassau trips start in early March 2027, based at Breezes Resort & Spa Bahamas.
  • Punta Cana resorts it names: Riu Republica, Barceló Bávaro Palace and Occidental Caribe.
  • Optional VIP Party Package. The 2026 Nassau schedule had Aura, Bond, Club Waterloo and a party cruise; 2027 venues are TBA.

VIP event venues for 2027 not yet published.

Inertia Tours

Partly announced

Austin & South Padre Island, TX · 800-821-2176

South Padre IslandCancunCabo San Lucas
  • Specializes in South Padre Island, where it is based.
  • Has a Spring Break 2027 page live, offering three levels of all-inclusive Cancun resorts (budget, party, upscale).
  • Cabo hotels it lists: Corazón Cabo and RIU Santa Fe. Cabo pricing is from 2025: $899–$1,299 per person, flights extra.
  • Says most Bahamas hotels are not student-friendly.

No 2027 prices or dates published yet.

Topics

Guides to planning, budgeting, staying safe and having the best week.

Spring Break 2027 FAQ

When is spring break 2027?

Most U.S. college spring breaks in 2027 fall between March 6 and March 28. Easter is March 28, 2027, so the season is early and compressed. Texas schools usually share one mid-March week.

What are the most popular spring break destinations?

Based on our Spring Break 2026 popularity rating, the top destinations are Cancun (97/100), Punta Cana (90/100), Nassau / Bahamas (83/100), South Padre Island (80/100), Cabo San Lucas (80/100).

When is Ultra Music Festival 2027?

Ultra Music Festival Miami runs March 26–28, 2027 at Bayfront Park, closing out Miami Music Week (March 22–28). Calvin Harris leads the Phase 1 lineup.

Which tour companies offer Spring Break 2027 trips?

STS Travel (Cancun, Cabo, Punta Cana, Nassau, Montego Bay, Riviera Maya, Las Vegas and new Guanacaste, Costa Rica), StudentCity (Cancun, Punta Cana, Cabo, Nassau) and Inertia Tours (South Padre Island, Cancun, Cabo).

What's new for Spring Break 2027?

STS Travel added Guanacaste, Costa Rica as an adventure-focused destination, and named Cancun, Cabo, Punta Cana and Nassau its top 2027 picks.

Sources

Prices and lineups change, so confirm with the operator before you book. Most destinations require you to be 21 to drink.