diff --git a/x-pack/metricbeat/module/activemq/test_activemq.py b/x-pack/metricbeat/module/activemq/test_activemq.py
index 8b3f9694964..6bfaf8f2ec2 100644
--- a/x-pack/metricbeat/module/activemq/test_activemq.py
+++ b/x-pack/metricbeat/module/activemq/test_activemq.py
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 
 
 @metricbeat.parameterized_with_supported_versions
+@unittest.skip("tests failing: https://github.com/elastic/beats/issues/35851")
 class ActiveMqTest(XPackTest):
     COMPOSE_SERVICES = ['activemq']