Jamaica has prepared an endless galore of events for 2023, across culture, music, sport, gastronomy and adventure to welcome travellers from around the world. It is time to ‘come back to Jamaica’!
Songs
for the Soul – Back with Bob Marley
In February, music fans
will be treated to a dedicated, week-long celebration of reggae taking place in
the capital, Kingston. An island-wide celebration of Bob Marley takes over the
island from February 1 – 6, commemorating the life and achievements of the
legendary superstar. Festivities begin with a ceremonial laying of a plaque at
the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston followed by music concerts, symposiums,
lectures, karaoke contests, a fashion show, movies and exhibitions around the
city and at the Bob Marley Museum.
Joyful
Get-Togethers – Parties, Festivals and Carnivals
Kingston and Ocho Rios
will host the Carnival
Jamaica Event Series at multiple venues from 12-16 April. This one-of-a-kind event is an
expression of the island’s unique spirit, and will feature performances by
amazing carnival bands. All will lead up to a Road March on the 16th in grand
parade fashion, where people dress up and hit the streets with creative
colourful costumes.
For an unusual
party-on-the-beach that celebrates freedom of self and expression, save the
date for Mocha Fest
from May 25-30
in Negril – five days of joyous drinks, dances, and top-class Hip Hop and
Caribbean entertainment to help you find your power and beauty in the company
of free-spirited people that are be-YOU-tiful.
The earthy and
inspirational 3-day Calabash
Literary Festival is also returning this year to the rustic
island outpost at Treasure beach from May
27 to 29, with a series of readings, interviews and open-mic
sessions by leading literary figures such as Junot Diaz, Zadie Smith, and
Chigozie Obioma.
The Beat Goes On… With Reggae in the
Summer
Come to Jamaica in the
summer and meet like-minded music and dancehall culture enthusiasts at the
week-long Reggae Sumfest
in Montego Bay from July
16 – 22 this year. Discover talented musicians and new music at
this flagship festival dedicated to showcasing the island’s indigenous reggae
music.
First started in 1993,
Reggae Sumfest has been going on for close to 30 years now and has always
received lots of love from visitors and media worldwide. Having featured A-list
artists and names, such as Rhihanna, Kanye West, Usher, and Nicki Minaj, the
Reggae Sumfest continues to showcase the best of reggae music, and will be
featuring multiple lead events across various venues, details to be released
after the new year.
You are in for
an unforgettable experience that will not disappoint!
Celebrate
Independence Day the Jamaican way
The first week of
August is lined up with events and festival celebrations to commemorate
Jamaica’s independence. Starting with a bang, the “Mobay Jerk & Food Festival”
will kick off on August 1 giving families a complete ‘day out’ at a fun fest
filled with food and performances from secular communities, followed by an
exciting float parade and grand gala in the same week.
Move
your body in Reggae Marathon 2023
Negril will host
Jamaica’s premier international marathon “Reggae
Marathon” on November
4. Runners of all pace levels, from amateur to professional
marathoners are welcome and encouraged to join in with a 10k half marathon and
a full marathon option. Run to your heart’s delight before logging in your
personal records.
Ready to
experience the culture of Jamaica? Click here to learn more about the exciting
events happening on the island in 2023.
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