2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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We've compiled the best of the best in Montego Bay - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Jamaica Jazz & Blues

Fodor's Choice

Held in a stadium 25 minutes east of Montego Bay on the last Thursday–Saturday of January, the music festival attracts followers from around the world. Previous headliners include Mary J. Blige, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers, and Alicia Keys. Tickets usually go on sale online in late November or early December.

Reggae Sumfest

Fodor's Choice

Those who know and love reggae should visit Montego Bay in mid-July for this weeklong concert, featuring a host of parties that lead up to two days of musical performances that attract big names. Tickets are sold for each night's performances or by multievent passes.

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Negril

Reggae Marathon29.1 miles away

Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
We recommend 1 Performing Arts in Negril
South Coast

Calabash International Literary Festival42 miles away

Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
We recommend 1 Performing Arts in South Coast
Ocho Rios Fodor's Choice

Rebel Salute45.5 miles away

St. Ann's Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica
We recommend 2 Performing Arts in Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios Jazz Festival55.8 miles away

Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
We recommend 2 Performing Arts in Ocho Rios
Kingston

Bacchanal Jamaica82.2 miles away

Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
We recommend 1 Performing Arts in Kingston