Events in Jamaica - 2024
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Motor Sports Championship Series, JMMC –
Dover Raceway, St. Ann. Prestigious championship event. tel. 876/960-3860. Early December. Best Events Pages
JA Food & Drink Festival
November 7 - 10
For all of four (4) days, Kingston, Jamaica’s cultural capital, comes alive with a celebration of the extraordinary where the island’s best chefs, complemented by wine and spirit experts, will bring new excitement to your palate with the Jamaica Food & Drink Festival. The special events make for an unforgettable experience and patrons are encouraged to order online for deliveries.
Frenchmen Weekend – Heroes Weekend
October
One weekend. Three Events. Nonstop action. Annual Frenchmen Weekend in Ocho Rios.
Portland Paradise Weekend
August 2-5, 2024
From high-energy parties to creativity & relaxation, the Portland Paradise Weekend is a magical escape. Every corner is a new adventure. From the eclectic arts & crafts market to the park festival, from the fusion of flavors to the rhythm of street dance, there is something for everyone.
Best Weekend Ever
August 2 - 6 Emancipendence Week
Make Best Weekend Ever in Ocho Rios your exclusive destination party experience this Independence weekend, from August 2nd to 6th. “Escape to Paradise” and dive into the Best Weekend Ever universe of sand, sun, and fun. Jamaica’s Independence weekend is a time for cultural celebration, and Best Weekend Ever offers seven distinct yet cohesive event concepts guaranteed to captivate all your senses.
Dream Weekend Negril
August 2 - 6 Emancipendence Week
One of the Caribbean’s top summertime parties, Dream Weekend takes place between the 2nd to 6th of August every year, in Negril, and this 4-day extravaganza promises to be the ultimate party and celebration of everything Jamaican.
Not only does the event offer top-rated performances from local and international artists alike, but it also gives attendees the chance to sample the island’s finest food and drink while dancing away the night
Jamaica Rum Festival
July 18
This festival is the perfect opportunity to explore all that Jamaica has to offer. With world-class rum tastings, delicious food options, and exciting music and entertainment, the Jamaica Rum Festival has something for everyone. The Jamaica Rum Festival is a showcase of our country’s excellence in rum, food and music. We promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all who enjoy rum, live music, art, festivals and most of all, Jamaica.
Reggae Sumfest
July 14 - 20
Reggae Sumfest is the largest music festival in Jamaica and the Caribbean, taking place eachyear in mid-July in Montego Bay. It’s a vibrant celebration of reggae music and Jamaican culture. This year features some of the biggest artists in Jamaica: Aidonia, Jada Kingdom, Dexta Daps, Valiant, 450 and other legends of reggae & dancehall.

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival Dates
Second week in June
Jazz performances and barbecues.
Mocha Fest Jamaica 2025
May 22-27 2025
5 Days of turn-up and entertainment on the 7-Mile Beach In Negril.
Jamaica Carnival
April 23 - 29
Carnival in Jamaica is a combination of tailgate parties, concerts, dance sessions and more! Things really start to heat up the week before the road parade as we move into the final stretch! There are festivities happening in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay with the major happenings on the streets of Kingston! You don’t want to miss this explosion of color, music, food and great VIBES!!!
Rebel Salute, Ocho Rios
January 12-13
A two-day reggae and dancehall festival with top acts and a no-alcohol policy.
Bob Marley Week
February 2025
The 6th February marks what would have been Bob Marley’s birthday. In Jamaica from February 2nd to 6th is normally a series of events and celebrations to highlight the Reggae legend.