Carnival heats up the island from July 1-10 Photo Credit Sandals Resorts

JAMAICA ANNOUNCES SUMMER FESTIVALS FROM RUM TO REGGAE

A Busy Summer Festival Season Awaits Travelers to Jamaica

Kingston, JAMAICA: JUNE 2022: After a two-year hiatus, Jamaica’s popular summer festivals are back showcasing the country’s hottest local talents. Visitors can take part in a series of authentic Jamaican festivals featuring dance parties, live music, and haute and spicy culinary experiences. This year also marks Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence. www.visitjamaica.com

Jamaica Rum Festival kicks off the summer season Photo Credit JA Rum Fest

Jamaica Rum Festival (June 25): Jamaica’s festival season kicks off with the return of the Jamaica Rum Festival in Montego Bay. This event will showcase the country’s excellence in rum-making and participants will discover the flavors and traditions that make this island favorite so special. Alongside world-class rum tastings, the Jamaica Rum Festival offers delicious food options, great music, and entertainment. The festival will also be offered virtually for those who can’t attend in person.

Jamaica Rum Festival on June 25 dishes up local eats, cocktails and mocktails Photo Credit @jarumfestival

Carnival in Jamaica (July 1 to 10): The island’s Carnival celebration is back with a special edition of music lovers won’t want to miss. While Carnival is typically held in April each year, this year’s unique summertime event is expected to attract thousands of locals and international visitors who will converge for a week of festive parades, colorful costumes, and high-energy beach parties featuring soca, dancehall, calypso, and reggae performances. Carnival events and road marches are planned for both Ocho Rios and Kingston.
Reggae Sumfest (July 18 to 23): One of Jamaica’s most anticipated events of the summer returns to Montego Bay in July with the staging of the legendary Reggae Sumfest music festival. Reggae and dancehall fans can take part in a slew of activities over the long weekend, including the popular Blitz party and stage performances featuring big-name reggae artists such as Koffee, Shenseea, Dexta Dapps, Spice, Sizzla and many more.

Dancehall sensation Rytikal performs during Reggae Sumfest in July Photo Credit @ReggaeSumfest

Dream Wknd (July 29 to August 1): This annual summer party brings a high-energy vibe to the typically chill white sand beaches of Negril. Headlined by Jamaica’s most popular DJs and entertainers, Dream Wknd attracts a young bikini-clad crowd with a series of live concerts and beach parties that start during the day and continue long after the sun goes down.
MoBay Jerk Festival (August 1): Hosted annually on Emancipation Day, this sizzling summertime festival in Montego Bay gives foodies the opportunity to sample some of the island’s best jerk cuisine. In addition to spicy jerk fare, the family-friendly event includes cooking demonstrations, cultural performances, a dedicated children’s village and a live stage concert featuring some of Jamaica’s top reggae acts.