St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival returns in May Photo Credit SLTA

STING AND SHAGGY HEADLINE THE SAINT LUCIA JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MAY

Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Returns in May

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA (FEB. 2023): Save the date for the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival on the calendar from May 5-14. Returning after a three-year hiatus, the 2023 Festival will include headline performances from Sting featuring Shaggy, as well as many globally recognized performers. Tickets go on sale Feb. 15 at www.stlucia.org/jazz.

Spanning classic jazz to world beats, the 2023 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival attracts visitors from around the world as the lineup includes international, local, and Caribbean music. Genres include Afro beats, jazz, gospel, Soca, reggae, Zouk, pop, and an array of cultural beats and exciting rhythms. Pigeon Island National Park is the waterside backdrop for 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, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire.

The Lineup

Friday, May 5 – Kick-Off: Caribbean genres with some of the biggest names from the region headlined by reggae superstar Shenseea and Kes the Band
May 6-9 – Entertainment & Community Jazz: Explore authentic Saint Lucian culture and people through an eclectic mix of local events
Wednesday, May 10 – Kingdom Gospel Night: A riveting, inspiring showcase of praise and worship with some of the best names in Gospel, to be announced at a later date
Thursday, May 11 – Pure Jazz: Grammy winner, pianist, and composer Gustavo Casenave and a special tribute to Saint Lucia’s Luther François, the godfather of Saint Lucia jazz
Friday, May 12 – Caribbean Fusion: Featuring Buju Banton, Bunji Garlin, Fay Ann Lyons
Saturday, May 13 – World Beats: Journey the globe with the best of Afro beats with Rema, Ayra Starr, CKay, and Kizz Daniel
Sunday, May 14 – The Ultimate Celebration and Culmination on Mother’s Day: The most distinctive and influential musician of the century, 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting will headline the evening with Shaggy

Sting and Shaggy take the stage at the St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival in May Photo Credit Steve Cerf for Sting

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 the jazz and arts scenes throughout key communities. The Arts component of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will be held under the theme “Art and the City” from May 7-11. The Arts will include visual art, literary art, theater, fashion, an Icon Series, craft and souvenir markets, and a variety of events at the Derek Walcott Square, William Peter Boulevard, Constitution Park, Pointe Seraphine, and Serenity Park. From the visual arts to the theater, visitors will be immersed in the creativity and vibrancy of Saint Lucia.

Tickets and Travel Packages
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism and the Cultural Development Foundation have collaborated to develop a Festival that will have strong appeal across the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, the U.K., and the world. Ticketing and packages will be available at www.stlucia.org/jazz.

ABOUT SAINT LUCIA:

One of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles, Saint Lucia, is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago. Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a tropical rainforest, the highly-Instagrammed mud baths at Sulphur Springs Park, and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes. Saint Lucia’s wide range of accommodations includes five-star hotels, all-inclusive resorts, intimate inns, and value-oriented properties. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is the official destination marketing and promotion organization for Saint Lucia. Learn more at www.stlucia.org and follow Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.