The St Lucia Jazz Festival has become one of the major events on St. Lucia's calendar of events. During the month of May, the island moves to the beat of jazz when music fills the air and tourism takes on a whole new meaning to all. What started as simply a marketing event to boost tourism industry arrivals during a low peak period, has now developed into one of the top 2 jazz festivals in the world and is the second biggest event in the Caribbean next to the Trinidad carnival. The official dates for the 2010 jazz festival is 1 - 9 May. Please be advised that some of the acts for the Jazz 2010 line-up has yet to be announced. This page will continue to be updated with newly announced performances.

St Lucia Jazz Festival 2010 Lineup at Main Venues:

Date	Venue	Artistes	Time	Cost
Wednesday  May 5th	Gaiety on Rodney Bay	Earl Klugh Laura Izibor Saint Lucia School of Music	7:00 pm	US$40  XCD$100
Thursday  May 6th	Gaiety on Rodney Bay	Jean–Luc Ponty Monty Maxwell, Harvey Millar and Allison Marquis	7:00 pm	US$50  XCD$125
Friday  May 7th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Ne-Yo T-Vice Teddyson John	8:00 pm	US$50  XCD$125
Saturday  May 8th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Steel Pulse  Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club Corinne Bailey Rae Boo Hinkson and friends featuring Tempest Claudia Edward	4:00 pm	US$70  XCD$175
Sunday  May 9th	Pigeon Island National Landmark	Maxi Priest & Shaggy Men of Soul starring Jeffrey Osborne, Freddie Jackson, Phil Perry and Howard Hewett Esperanza Spalding Dobet Gnahoré Carl Gustave Quito and the Edge	2:00 pm	US$70  XCD$175

MAIN VENUES

Pigeon Island - Home of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Pigeon Island is one of the Caribbean's most historic landmarks and certainly one of the most beautiful spots in St. Lucia. Connected to the mainland by a causeway and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Pigeon Island serves as the ideal venue for the 2 closing days of the Festival. Many entertainers have said that this is the most beautiful venue that they have ever performed at and many have returned.

Pigeon Island National Park - In 1999 the Pigeon Island Side Lawn was introduced. Located on Pigeon Island, directly in front of the Captain's Cellar (a historic hangout of the military hierarchy), this venue hosts two evening performances. Starlit nights create the perfect ambience for a night you won't want to miss!

 Photo Library of St Lucia JAZZ Festival

Ronnie Laws	Nester Torres	The Crowd
Pieces of a Dream on Stage	Sisterhood	Allegro Pan Groove
Wynston Marsalis	Monty Alexander	Luther Vandross
Carl Gustave	Singer	Malcolm Jamal Warner
Taj Mahal	Melba Moore	Performer

 

For more information on the St. Lucia Jazz Festival please visit http://www.stluciajazz.org/.