The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2025 is set to take place from April 30 to May 11, 2025. As always, this event promises a vibrant celebration of awesome music, art, and culture, featuring a diverse line-up of international and local artists across multiple genres.
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The Line-up
St Lucia Jazz Festival 2025 boasts an impressive line-up of artists, including:
- Opening Night (April 30): Gretchen Wilson, Sizzla, Lady Lava, Trilla G, Nice, Pudaz, DYP, and a Saint Lucian All-Star Cast.
- Pure Jazz (May 6): Matteo Mancuso, Steve Charles, and Manasa Edward.
- Kingdom Night (May 7): Tasha Cobbs, Maverick City, and local gospel performers.
- Pure Jazz (May 8): Jazzmeia Horn.
- Caribbean Fusion (May 9): Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Patrice Roberts, Young Bredda, and Ricky T.
- World Beats (May 10): Summer Walker, Ruger, Joé Dwèt Filé, Tabou Combo, Barbara Cadet, Semi Francis, and Sly and Friends.
- The Ultimate Celebration (May 11): John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire.
St Lucia Jazz Venues
St Lucia Jazz Festival 2025 will be held at various venues across Saint Lucia, including:
- Mindoo Philip Park, Castries: Hosts the Opening Night on April 30.
- Pigeon Island National Park: A major venue for open-air performances.
- The Ramp at Rodney Bay: Hosts Pure Jazz events.
Art and Cultural Elements
Beyond music, the festival includes an art component known as Art & The City, which transforms Castries into a creative hub featuring live art, spoken word, theatre, and folk performances. The arts element runs from May 1 to May 9, 2025.
Additional Activities
St Lucia Jazz offers a range of activities, including beach, pool, and boat parties, comedy and games, salsa and socarobics, live music performances, and island tours.
A little History and Significance
First launched in 1992, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival has grown into one of the Caribbean’s premier music festivals, attracting international icons and boosting tourism. It serves as a major cultural event and economic driver for the island.
