Calendar of Events
Things to do in Jamaica
Each month, each season, brings with it a new variety of things to do in Jamaica. I hope this calendar of events will be helpful to
you. If you're planning your trip around a particular event, I would suggest that you double check dates with the event
organisers before making a booking, in case there are late-in-the-day changes.
In each month I've listed the happenings in St. Elizabeth and the south coast first. Although not in the main tourist belt, this side of the island shouldn't be missed.
I'll keep adding to the list as soon as I learn of interesting, new things to do in Jamaica.
Things to do in Jamaica - the Cool Months
December If you're in Jamaica at Christmas time, make sure to check out Grand Market celebrations held in most major townson the night before Christmas. - GT Magnum Christmas Extravaganza - Reggae/Dancehall stage show held annually at Independence Park in Black River,St. Elizabeth. December 25, 2011.
- Black River New Year's Eve Jam - Waterloo Guesthouse, Black River, St. Elizabeth. Starts December 31, 2011.
- Fireworks and New Year's Eve Party at Jack Sprat in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Starts December 31, 2011.
- Reggae Marathon - Marathon, half marathon and shorter races held in Negril each year. December 3, 2011. www.reggaemarathon.com.
- Mento Band Competition Finals - Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, Kingston. Exact date to be finalised. www.jcdc.org.jm
- Children's Jonkunnu Costume Parade - Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in Kingston. Exact date to be finalised. www.jcdc.org.jm
- East Fest - Reggae artistes come together in a celebration of Rastafarian Culture. Goodyear Oval, St. Thomas.
- Sting - Eagerly anticipated by dancehall fans each year, Sting is the biggest one night dancehall show. December 26,2011.
- Harbour Fest and Fireworks on the Waterfront - December 31, 2011. Kingston Waterfront.
January - Accompong Maroon Festival/Cudjoe's Celebration - January 6 each year at Accompong in St. Elizabeth.
- Rebel Salute - Reggae Stage Show held at Port Kaiser Sports Complex in
St. Elizabeth. A Rasta-centricshow with no alcohol, no meat, lots of smoke, and great music. January 14,2012.
- Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival - a huge week long festival of R&B, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Latin and other music types. Main show nights at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny. January 26-28,2012. Visit Jamaica Jazz and Blues.
- High Mountain Coffee 10k and 5k Road Race - held in the hills of Manchester. A challenging, but extrememly popular race, starting at the overhead bridge in Williamsfield. January 29, 2012.
February - Bob Marley birthday celebrations - Stage shows, exhibitions and other events at various locations around the island.
- Hague Agricultural Show - held at Hague in Trelawny.
Things to do in Jamaica - It's Spring!
March - Boys and Girls Championships (Champs) - National Stadium, Kingston. If you want to see why Jamaica produces great track and field athletes, this is the place to be.
- Trelawny Yam Festival - held in Albert Town, Trelawny.
- Spring Break activities - Negril has become Jamaica's Spring Break capital.
- The Jamaica Orchid Society Show - Jamaica Horticultural Society Exhibition Hall, adjoining Hope Botanical Gardens.
April - St. Elizabeth Horticultural Society 50th Annual Flower Show - held on Easter Monday, April 9,2012 at Independence Park in Black River.One of the most popular flower shows, with beautiful displays, plants on sale, live steel band and marching band music,fun stuff for kids. 876-965-2288
- Treasure Beach Off Road Triathlon - Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. April 21, 2012.
- Western Consciousness - Reggae Stage Show in Llandilo, Westmoreland. End of April.
- Curry Festival - Good food and entertainment, Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland. End of April.
- National Dance Theatre Company Sunrise Concert at Little Theatre in Kingston. Easter Sunday April 8, 2012.
May - Calabash Literary Festival will return May 2012.
- Manchester Horticultural Society Flower Show - another good flower show. Held in Mandeville on Labour Day, May 23rd.
- National Labour Day Concert - held on Labour Day, May 23rd each year.
Things to do in Jamaica - the Summer MonthsJune - Treasure Beach Jazz Escape. South Coast leg of Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival at Two Seasons Guest House, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth.
- Caribbean Fashion Week. National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston.
July - Little Ochi Seafood Festival - Great seafood, great music in Alligator Pond, Manchester (almost inSt. Elizabeth, but not quite!)
- National Festival of the Performing Arts Finals - Little Theatre, Kingston.
- Portland Jerk Festival - at Folly in Portland.
- Festival Song Finals, Kingston
- Festival Queen Coronation Show, Kingston
- Reggae Sumfest - Jamaica's biggest Reggae Festival! Montego Bay
- National Dance Theatre Company - Season of Dance, last 2 weeks in July, Little Theatre, Kingston.
- Jamaica Gospel Song Finals, Kingston
- ATI Weekend - The original series of sizzling parties at various venues in Negril. www.atiweekend.com
- Denbigh Agricultural Show - the most celebrated agricultural show in Jamaica. Denbigh Show Grounds in Clarendon.
August With Emancipation Day on August 1, and Independence Day on August 6, it's a month of special things to do in Jamaica. 2012 will mark the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's Independence. The culture of the island is on display in August more than in any other month, and the whole country is in a party mood! - World Reggae Dance Championships, Kingston
- Augus Fair, Kingston. Traditional Jamaican Foods and Entertainment.
- Smirnoff Dream Weekend - More great parties in Negril. www.negrildreamweekend.com
- Denbigh Agricultural Show - the most celebrated agricultural show in Jamaica. Denbigh Show Grounds in Clarendon.
- Mello Go Roun - concert featuring the best of Jamaica's Festival of the Performing Arts, Kingston
- National Independence Float Parade, Kingston
- Western Jamaica Independence Street Parade and Gala, St. James
Things to do in Jamaica - Summer's Over September - Miss Lou Birthday Celebrations - Cultural activities at venues across the islandin honour of Jamaica's beloved Louise Bennett Coverly, a cultural pioneer.
- Falmouth Marlin Tournament - Falmouth, Trelawny.
- Port Antonio Marlin Tournament - Port Antonio, Portland. li>
October - Jamaica Nite - October 29, 2011, Black River. The St. Elizabeth Horticultural Society presents its annual feast of Jamaican food and entertainment. Don't miss it!
- Hook 'n Line Tournament - Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth.
- Burger King 10k Run - Montego Bay. Call 876-922-8677.
- Heroes Day - Civic ceremonies in all parishes honouring Jamaica's National Heroes.
November - St. Elizabeth Homecoming Week.
- JCDC Visual Arts Showcase - Bloomfield Great House, Mandeville.
- Holland Bamboo 5k Run Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth. Call 876-922-8677.
- Restaurant Week - Various restaurants in Kingston and Montego Bay offer reduced prices, showcasing the range of cuisine available in Jamaica. November 11-19, 2011
There's definitely no shortage of things to do in Jamaica!
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