Apr 30 – May 10
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
◍ Pigeon Island & island-wideThe island's flagship festival: Afrobeats, jazz, soca, reggae, zouk and more across iconic stages, anchored at Pigeon Island.
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Saint Lucia events — a whole island, all year long
Ten days of jazz at Pigeon Island. Three weeks of carnival through Castries. Madras, flower societies and Creole feasts in October, lanterns over the harbour in December — and a street party somewhere every single Friday.
28 happenings5 signature festivals7 ways to celebrate
Signature festivals
The ones people fly in for
Jul 1–22
Saint Lucia Carnival
◍ Castries & island-wideThree weeks of soca, calypso, panorama and dazzling masquerade, building to the costumed parade through Castries.
Festivals
Oct 1–31
Creole Heritage Month
◍ Island-wideA month celebrating Kwéyòl language, food, dress and music, with community events all across the island.
Culture
Oct 25
Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day)
◍ Island-wideThe climax of Creole Heritage Month: madras everywhere, traditional food, folk music and storytelling in selected communities.
Festivals
Dec 13
Festival of Lights & National Day
◍ CastriesFeast of Saint Lucy, the patron of light: lantern processions, a lantern competition and fireworks over the harbour.
FestivalsAll year round
Culture, sea and weekly jump-ups
Jan 19–23Nobel Laureate Week
CastriesHonouring Saint Lucia's two Nobel laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis and Derek Walcott, with lectures, arts and school events.
Aug 30La Rose Flower Festival (Fèt La Wòz)
Island-wideThe La Rose society honours the rose with song, dance and a colourful procession. A 250-year-old tradition.
Oct 17La Marguerite Festival
Island-wideThe counterpart to La Rose: the Marguerite society celebrates the daisy with elegant processions, song and feasting.
Dates vary (check ahead)Saint Lucia Food & Rum Festival
Island-wideA celebration of local cuisine, chefs and rum across pop-up dining experiences around the island.
Usually AugustRoots & Soul Festival
Pigeon IslandA soulful music weekend of R&B, Afro and Caribbean sounds on the north coast.
Usually NovemberMango Bowl Regatta
Rodney BayA friendly yacht-racing series out of Rodney Bay Marina, a highlight of the sailing calendar.
Throughout DecemberARC Transatlantic Arrivals
Rodney Bay MarinaYachts of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers complete their crossing to a festive welcome at Rodney Bay.
Dates varySaint Lucia Dive Fest
Soufrière & west coastA week of diving, reef clean-ups and ocean activities along the Soufrière Marine Management Area.
Every Friday from ~9pmGros Islet Friday Night Street Party
Gros IsletThe island's oldest jump-up: reggae, soca and pop fill the streets, with barbecue and drinks from every corner.
Every Friday eveningAnse La Raye Seafood Friday
Anse La RayeFresh-off-the-boat snapper, lobster and grilled fish along the beachfront of this west-coast fishing village.
Every Saturday eveningDennery Fish Fiesta
DenneryAn authentic seafood street party on the east coast, in a dramatic harbour setting beneath the cliffs.
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