Sun, soul and a whole lot of scenery – The St. Kitts Music Festival returns to the Caribbean this June a 3-day schedule of music and moves
The Caribbean is calling. The St. Kitts Music Festival has announced a spectacular lineup of musical artists performing at the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival from 22-24 June 2023 for a weekend of Soul, Soca, Jazz, R&B, Reggae and more. Internationally-renowned performers will include Chronixx, Koffee, Govana, Skillibeng, Air Supply, Valiant, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Byron Messiah, and GrandMasters Band. Additional talent will be announced in the coming weeks.
“For more than two decades, the St. Kitts Music Festival has anchored our island’s position as a music centre of the Caribbean. Our mix of internationally-renowned artists and exceptional regional and local talent draws visitors from around the globe to St. Kitts,” said Honourable Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labour. “The weekend of events becomes more spectacular every year, and each year delivers a tremendous positive impact on our local economy.“
One of the most diverse musical events in the Caribbean, the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival draws A-list musicians, island visitors, and locals for an on-your-feet celebration of exhilarating live music at the Warner Park Stadium.
Spanning six days, this popular festival gets bigger and better every year, thanks to across-the-island experiences, including lunchtime concerts with local musicians, beach parties, boat rides, and more.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors back for the top musical event in the Caribbean,” said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “Summertime in St. Kitts is full of celebrations and events that showcase the island’s welcoming spirit, local culture and vibrant energy. There is no event better than the Music Festival to jumpstart our Summer of Fun.”
Please find more information on tickets and the lineup here.
PLUS: UK travellers seeking to soak up the action in St. Kitts can enjoy free three-night festival tickets when they book with Sackville Travel. Prices start from £1,065 per person, based on travel 21-28 June 2023, including seven nights’ accommodation at Timothy Beach Resort, on a bed and breakfast basis, return flights from London Gatwick with British Airways, and return transfers. To book, call 020 7274 2242 or go to www.sackvilletravel.com
The St. Kitts Music Festival kicks off the “Summer of Fun” for the Federation and features programs across culture, cuisine, music, and adventure. Additional celebrations include:
• 30 June – 2 July – Nevis Mango Festival
A celebration of mango and culinary excellence, the Nevis Mango Festival features four days of dining experiences, cooking demonstrations and master cook-along classes conducted by international and local celebrity chefs, and a mango beach celebration on Nevis’ most famous beach.
• 13-23 July – St. Kitts & Nevis Restaurant Week
The St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week celebrates the best cooking the islands have to offer. Each year restaurants create menus, based on a single local, ingredient, at fixed special prices. This year’s featured local ingredient is sweet potato.
• 27 July – 8 August – Nevis Culturama
The cultural highlight of the Nevis calendar for over four decades, this week-long annual summer festival is a vibrant showcase of traditional folk art in all its forms. From dancing, drama, poetry, folk singing, music, pageants and arts and crafts, Nevisians come together in a festive, colourful display to celebrate their rich culture and heritage.
• 31 August – 30 September – Caribbean Premier League Cricket
Featuring six cricket teams from across the West Indies, The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 is set to take place at Warner Park, St Kitts & Nevis. Matches will be played in a Double Round Robin Method.
• 19 September 2023 – 40 Years of Independence
Every year, on 19 September, Kittitians and Nevisians gather to commemorate their independence from Great Britain with music, dancing, and parades. With 2023 marking the 40th anniversary of independence, this year’s celebrations are set to be even bigger.
Visitors are reminded to regularly check the St. Kitts Tourism Authority website visitstkitts.com) for updates and information.
