The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, is an international music festival running from 30 April to 11 May, 2025 in the Caribbean island. Headlining the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2025 will be John Legend, Earth, Wind and Fire, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and Summer Walker.
Since its inception in 1992, The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has grown over the years into the largest jazz festival in the Caribbean.
A two-week jazz and arts festival showcasing the best jazz, Afro beats Soca, Zouk, reggae, pop, rock and gospel music in the nation, region and the world in beautiful St Lucia. What could be better?
St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2025 Lineup
Wednesday April 30th: Opening Night
GRETCHEN WILSON/SIZZLA
Tuesday May 6th: Pure Jazz
MATTEO MANCUSO
Wednesday May 7th: Kingdom Nights (Gospel)
TASHA COBBS / MAVERICK CITY
Thursday May 8th: Pure Jazz
JAZZMEIA HORN
Friday May 9th: Caribbean Fusion
BEENIE MAN / BOUNTY KILLER
Saturday May 10th: World Beats
SUMMER WALKER
Sunday May 11th: The Ultimate Celebration (The Legends)
JOHN LEGEND / EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
A lot of the festival events will be free to attend.
Saint Lucia Arts
2025’s Icon Series features the work of artist Theresa Hall, honouring her remarkable contributions to the art world. May 5th sees poetry with Voices of the Underground featuring the invigorating energy of SALCC talents from WorrdUp.
May 7th is the start of Jazz on the Square with three themed days, Caliente, Folk Fusion and Nostalgia. Enjoy performances from a host of talent including Diana Phillip, Tori Elle and Ashley Jules, Boo Hinkson and Barbara Cadet, Gregory Piper and the Festival Band. Jazz on the Square runs until May 9th.
Sustainability
The festival strives to minimise the use of plastic during the festival, and for the festival to have a minimum impact on Pigeon Island monument.
The History of the The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
Since humble beginnings in 1992, this festival was grown in stature and has attracted great artists including Sting, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, The Jacksons, Lauryn Hill, Santana and UB40.
Many consider it to be the Caribbean’s premier jazz festival.
From February, details of tickets and packages will be online at www.stlucia.org/jazz. In the meantime read Saint Lucia : a Community United in Music – Travel Begins at 40
Other Things to Do on St Lucia
The Pitons, two steep volcanic peaks and protected as Unesco World Heritage Sites, can be hiked for their route through the rainforest and incredible views from the top.
Sulphur Springs is billed as one of very few drive-in volcanoes, but it also has mud baths that locals say have therapeutic properties.
Pigeon Island National Park features a ruined fort and has pleasant walks. On the west coast is the capital, Castries, that has a colourful market and is worth exploring.
Of course, there are the white sand beaches and great diving and snorkelling. Other sports include fishing, golf, sailing and cricket. For more inspiration, read Mike Pickup’s Things to Do in St Lucia: Caribbean Paradise or Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise’s St Lucia Holidays with Mustique on the Side.
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2024 Dates
The festival will be from 30 April to 11 May, 2025.
Flights to Saint Lucia
There are flights to Saint Lucia with Virgin.
Hotels in St Lucia
St Lucia has a great array of hotels and resorts.
St Lucia Visa
If you are looking to retire and settle, or make an investment plan in a non-European country with a permanent visa, than St. Lucia is a good choice. The procedure may be a bit challenging, but the expertise of companies such as Global Residence Index can help make the process smooth and easy.
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