2 Best Performing Arts in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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.