
The Island of St. Kitts is getting ready to welcome visitors to the island for its annual music festival and its ‘Summer of Fun’ programme.
The St. Kitts Music Festival – which is now in its 25th year – will take place from 22-24 June and will treat visitors to a weekend of Soul, Soca, Jazz, R&B, Reggae and more.
One of the most diverse musical events in the Caribbean, the festival draws A-list musicians, island visitors, and locals for a celebration of live music at the Warner Park Stadium.
This year’s line-up will include internationally-renowned performers such as Chronixx, Koffee, Govana, Skillibeng, Air Supply, Valiant, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Byron Messiah, and GrandMasters Band.
"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."
St. Kitts will also kick off its ‘Summer of Fun’ programme after the festival, which will 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.
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.
27 July - 8 August – Nevis Culturama
This week-long annual summer festival is a vibrant showcase of traditional folk art in all its forms.  Â
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
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.