Lost in music: revellers at Saint Lucia jazz festival (Image: Saint Lucia )
This spring’s Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2025 will see headliners including John Legend, Earth, Wind and Fire, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and Summer Walker. The line-up spans different genres of music across six nights as the island hosts thousands of visitors from across the globe. The iconic and historic Pigeon Island National Park will be the waterside backdrop for the open-air performances with the Ramp at Rodney Bay hosting Pure Jazz.
Great sounds: what’s on at Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival (Image: St Lucia )
“Our Jazz & Arts festival has been going strong for more than 30 years, thanks to the much sought after-artists that we continue to collaborate with,” says tourism minister Hon. Dr Ernest Hilaire. “Visitors come from all around the world to enjoy the sounds along with the warm hospitality of our people and the stunning setting of Saint Lucia. This year sees us build on the wonderful art component that we reintroduced as well as the hugely successful music programming that features global and local artists from jazz and gospel to reggae and pop.”
Caribbean beauty : Saint Lucia’s unforgettable views (Image: Saint Lucia )
The 2025 Headliners so far… Wednesday April 30: Opening Night GRETCHEN WILSON/SIZZLA, Tuesday May 6: Pure Jazz MATTEO MANCUSO, Wednesday May 7: Kingdom Nights (Gospel) TASHA COBBS / MAVERICK CITY, Thursday May 8: Pure JazzJAZZMEIA HORN, Friday May 9: Caribbean Fusion BEENIE MAN / BOUNTY KILLER,Saturday May 10th: World Beats SUMMER WALKER, Sunday May 11: The Ultimate Celebration (The Legends) JOHN LEGEND / EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
For tickets and programme information visit and follow announcements from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority across social media @travelsaintlucia.
The arts scene in Saint Lucia will be celebrated May 3 to May 9. This year, the arts side of the festival celebrates the vibrant culture and creativity of Saint Lucia with an international flair. 2025’s Icon Series features the work of artist Theresa Hall, honouring her remarkable contributions to the art world. May 5 sees poetry with Voices of the Underground featuring the invigorating energy of SALCC talents from WorrdUp.
R&B sensation: Summer Walker (Image: Saint Lucia )
May 7 is the start of Jazz on the Square with three themed days, Caliente, Folk Fusion and Nostalgia. Enjoy sets from a host of talent including Diana Phillip, Tori Elle and Ashley Jules, Boo Hinkson and Barbara Cadet, Gregory Piper and the Festival Band. Jazz on the Square runs until May 9.