Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
Season or date: Early May annually
One of the largest music festivals in the Caribbean, featuring world-class jazz musicians and local artists.
Festivals in Saint Lucia
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Carnival (Castries Carnival)
Season or date: 2nd & 3rd week of July
Colorful costumes and soca music parades that bring the entire island to life.
La Rose
Season or date: August 30
A patron saint festival of the Rose faction symbolizing French Creole culture.
La Marguerite
Season or date: October 17
A flower festival featuring traditional songs and dances of the Marguerite faction.
Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day)
Season or date: Last Sunday of October
A cultural day celebrating Creole cuisine and music across the island.
Roots & Soul Festival
Season or date: August (varies by year)
A roots music event centered on reggae and R&B.
Food & Rum Festival
Season or date: January
A culinary festival enjoying rum and local cuisine pairings.
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
Season or date: Late November
A finish-line event for the transatlantic yacht race from the Canary Islands to Rodney Bay.
Public holidays
- New Year (January 1-2)
- Independence Day (February 22)
- Easter (movable feast)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Corpus Christi (movable feast)
- Carnival Jouvert (movable feast)
- Emancipation Day (August 1)
- Thanksgiving (1st Monday in October)
- National Day (December 13)
- Christmas (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)