Nightlife in Siquijor: What to Expect

As always, when I talk about Siquijor, I’m mainly referring to San Juan—the island’s main tourist hub.

Yes, there is nightlife here, but don’t expect wild parties every night like in Siargao. Siquijor’s nightlife is more laid-back, with a chill island vibe rather than a non-stop rave scene.

There are plenty of great restaurants, and new ones pop up every month. But when it comes to dancing and live music, there’s only ONE big party on the island—and that’s JJ’s Backpackers.

JJ’s Backpackers: The Heart of Siquijor’s Nightlife

Every Friday and Saturday, everyone on the island heads to JJ’s to enjoy live music until 2 AM, dancing with their feet in the sand, and—of course—drinking, drinking, drinking. 🍻

The party starts early, but things really get going around 10 PM. Even after the live music stops at 2 AM, the party keeps going with a DJ until 4 AM.

Entrance Fee: 20 pesos (basically nothing).
Drink Prices:
- A beer costs 100 pesos.
- A 1-liter rum & coke tower is 500 pesos—so yeah, getting hammered is pretty budget-friendly. 😆

Where is JJ’s?

JJ’s is just a 5-minute drive from our coworking space in Siquijor—super close and easy to get to.

What About the Rest of the Week?

The other nights in Siquijor are way more relaxed. There are a few bars here and there, but nothing compares to JJ’s on the weekends.

Here are a couple of popular mid-week hangouts:

The Bridge – Yes, it’s literally a bridge where people gather to drink. Simple, local, and fun.
RumBar – Offers live music and drinking games, but it’s still on the chill side compared to JJ’s.
Wakanda - Bachata and Latin Nights every Monday. I went there some times and its my favourite night there.

Wakanda Siquijor - Latin Night — Wakanda Siquijor - Latin night

So if you’re looking for a full-blown party, Friday and Saturday at JJ’s are the nights to go all in. The rest of the week? It’s all about casual drinks, good company, and island vibes.