Summer Music Festivals and Events

Summer Music Festivals and Events

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
When:  May 27 – June 4
Where: Various locations in Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and Kingston
The 27th annual Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival starts on Saturday 27th May and runs through to Sunday 4th June, 2017. This exciting jazz festival will combine music, hospitality and art industry education and food in a multi-venue experience
Official site: http://ochoriosjazzja.com/index.php

Caribbean Fashion Week
When: June 7-11
Where: Villa Ronai, Spanish Court Hotel and Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston
Kingston will be completely immersed in fashion. For not only will the work of the region’s best designers be on show, but everything from cuisine, holistic care, fashion choices and lifestyle. All reflected in this year’s CFW theme ‘The Best of Fashion’.
 Official site: http://caribbeanfashionweek.com

The Original Startime
When:  Saturday July 8
Where: National Arena, Kingston
The Original Startime is one of Jamaica’s foundation concerts showcasing ska, rocksteady and reggae.  See veteran performers in action at this year’s event.
 Official site: http://www.startime.com.jm

Reggae SumFest
When: July 16-23
Where: Catherine Hall Festival grounds, Montego Bay
This year is Reggae Sumfest 25th Anniversary and plans are for the biggest and best reggae festival ever to be held in Jamaica!
Official site: http://reggaesumfest.com

 Dream Weekend
When: July 28- August 1
Where: Negril
Dream Weekend is an annual series of parties. There will be up to 10 events during the final week-end with thousands of patrons participating in themed activities.
 Official site: http://www.jamaicadreamweekend.com

National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) Annual Season
When: July – August
Where: The Little Theatre Kingston
A program of traditional and modern dance, as well as notable singers.
Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/NDTCJamaica/