After a three-year hiatus, the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival returns from May 5-14, 2023, with Sting and Shaggy among the musical headliners. Tickets will go on sale February 15 at www.stlucia.org/jazz.

The 2023 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will again attract visitors from around the world, with a lineup including international, local and Caribbean artists. Genres include Afro beat, jazz, gospel, Soca, reggae, Zouk, pop and more. The historic Pigeon Island National Park will be the waterside backdrop for the open air performances.

“The 2023 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival promises to be the best yet, as we continue our tradition of hosting the Caribbean’s premier jazz and arts event. The Festival will showcase music, the performing arts, fine arts, creole cuisine and the effervescence of Saint Lucia’s creative industries,” said Minister of Tourism Dr. Ernest Hilaire.

The party will kick off on Friday, May 5, with a Caribbean focus headlined by reggae superstar Shenseea and Kes the Band. The festival will run through Sunday, May 14, exploring gospel, pure jazz, Caribbean fusion and world beats along the way. The May 14 culmination takes place on Mother’s Day, with 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting headlining the evening along with Jamaican star Shaggy.

The arts scene in Saint Lucia is also celebrated at the Festival. Beginning May 5, there will be community-based events across the island, emphasizing local jazz and arts scenes.

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Development Foundation have collaborated to develop a Festival that it believes will have strong appeal across the Caribbean, U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the world.

Ticketing and packages will be available here.