A one hour ceremony at the National Heroes Park to commemorate the 98th Anniversary of the birth of Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, affectionately called Miss Lou. 

All are invited. 

Venue: National Heroes Park

This is a Floral Tribute Commemorating the birth ofRt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

Venue: Louise Bennett Garden Theatre

Jamaica Poetry Festival is a premier cultural event which is growing in stature and momentum and celebrate the Feast of Poetree. Organized by Sen-Yacum – Edutainment Promotion. 

Venue: Waterfront, Downtown Kingston

Admission: Free

Venue: National Stadium

The Jamaica 55 Independence Festival will culminate with the Grand Gala. This will feature the music and culture of Jamaica, and performances from local and international artistes paying tribute to Jamaica.

Venue: National Arena, Jamaica Festival Village

Admission: Adult $1,000 presold/$1,200 at the gate. Children $400

This is a concert featuring some of Jamaica’s Musical Reggae greats.

Venue: National Arena, Jamaica Festival Village

Admission: Adult $1,000 presold/$1,200 at the gate. Children $400

The grand final of the World Reggae Dance Championship including 3 international competitiors - France, Poland and Australia. The event will be presented in a holistic “video light’ dancehall experience. It will be a space where there is the convergence of people of different classes, colour and ethnicities enjoying exciting dances, great music, food and company.

Venue: National Arena, Jamaica Festival Village

Admission: Adult $1,000 presold/$1,200 at the gate. Children $400

This is a premier festival family show featuring the best of the best in the Festival of the Performing Arts presented in a thematic and theoritical production to the delight of the audience.

Venue: Pembroke Hall Methodist Church

Venue: Gordon Town Square