The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will run from May 5 to May 14, informed Ernest Hilaire, deputy minister of Saint Lucia, through his social media account. It is a ten-day festival featuring a wide range of activities and competitions
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will run from May 5 to May 14, informed Ernest Hilaire, deputy minister of Saint Lucia, through his social media account. It is a ten-day festival featuring a wide range of activities and competitions (Image Courtesy-Facebook)

The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will run from May 5 to May 14, informed Ernest Hilaire, deputy minister of Saint Lucia, through his social media account. It is a ten-day festival featuring a wide range of activities and competitions. 

Minister Hilaire noted that the return of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival would feature some of the most talented creatives in Saint Lucia and give them an opportunity to rub shoulders with world-renowned artists.

He emphasises that the festival will bring back the culture-filled arts component this year. “Arts and The City is a concept that will showcase our local creative talents by turning the City Center into the Arts Hub throughout the festival”, said Minister Hilaire. 

The Deputy Prime Minister outlined that the Jazz and Arts Festival will be immense this year, and he looks forward to seeing all of their local talents on stage. 

Minister Hilaire posted the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival schedule with events planned at several venues from May 5 to May 14 on his Facebook page.

May-5

Venue- Mindoo Philip Park

Events

  • OPENING OF SAINT LUCIA JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL 2023
  • KES THE BAND
  • SHENSEEA
  • DEEP & FRIENDS

May 10

Venue- Pigeon Island national park

Events

  • KINGDOM NIGHT
  • CECE WINANS
  • SINACH
  • EMRAND HENRY
  • SPECIAL BLEND

May 11

Venue- Pigeon Island national park

Events

  • PURE JAZZ
  • GUSTAVO CASTENAVE LUTHER FRANCIS
  • LUTHER FRANCOIS

May-12

Venue- Pigeon Island national park

Events

  • CARIBBEAN FUSION
  • BUJU BANTON
  • BUNJI GARLIN
  • FAY ANN LYONS
  • THE ARK BAND

May-13

Venue- Pigeon Island national park

Events

  • WORLD BEATS
  • KIZZ DANIEL
  • OXLADE
  • AYRA STARR 
  • CKAY, JOEBOY
  • KASSAV
  • KAYO
  • MICHAEL ROBINSON 
  • ALFREDO NARANJO QUINTET
  • KALBAS

May-14

Venue- Pigeon Island national park

Events

  • THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION
  • STING & SHAGGY
  • RONALD “BOO” HINKSON
  • TEDDYSON JOHN PROJECT
  • BARBARA CADET
  • IRVIN ACE LOCTAR