St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2026

April 30 – May 10, 2026
Pigeon Island National Landmark • St. Lucia
10 Days of Jazz • R&B • Reggae • Gospel • Caribbean Culture

🎤 2026 Headliners Just Raised The Bar

The 2026 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival just added two major R&B icons:

• Brandy
• Monica

And they will headline “The Ultimate Celebration” on Mother’s Day.

That alone makes this one of the strongest Caribbean festival finales in years.

🎶 Major 2026 Artists Confirmed

Jazz:

• Branford Marsalis Quartet
• Esperanza Spalding
• Ronald “Boo” Hinkson

R&B / Soul:

• Billy Ocean
• Beverley Knight
• Tems
• Ella Mai
• Brandy
• Monica

Reggae / Caribbean Fusion:

• The Original Wailers (feat. Al Anderson & Skip Marley)
• Capleton
• Kes The Band

Gospel Night:

• Tye Tribbett
• Ada E

📅 Festival Theme Nights

• Opening Night (April 30) – Capleton, Valiant
• Pure Jazz (May 5 & 7) – Esperanza Spalding, Branford Marsalis
• Kingdom Night (May 6) – Gospel Celebration
• Caribbean Fusion (May 8) – The Original Wailers, Skip Marley
• World Beats (May 9) – Tems, Ella Mai
• The Ultimate Celebration (May 10) – Brandy & Monica

🌴 Why St. Lucia Makes This Different

This isn’t just a music festival. It’s a Caribbean luxury experience.

Morning beach walks.
Boutique resorts in Rodney Bay.
Sunset views at Pigeon Island.
Music under tropical skies.

For couples, friends, or solo travelers — this becomes more than a concert weekend. It becomes a destination escape.

🏨 Where To Stay

Rodney Bay is the primary hub for festival access and walkable nightlife. Booking 3–6 months early is strongly recommended due to high demand.

🎟️ Tickets & Travel Planning

Early bird tickets launched February 1, 2026. Major headline nights are expected to move quickly.

View Official Festival Details