The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 opens its gates this evening at the World Trade Center in Willemstad. Taking place between 3 and 5 September, the event showcases jazz alongside Latin, reggae, soul and pop performances. According to the programme on the official tourism website, Rubén Blades, Toto, Jon Batiste, J Balvin, Sean Paul, The Jacksons and Stephen Marley are among this year's artists. The festival week was preceded by a free AFRO 23 concert in Kura Hulanda on 1 September. The model is also noteworthy from a business perspective: it directly connects an international line-up with Caribbean destination marketing, generating revenue from accommodation, catering and tourism spending in addition to ticket sales.
Summary
The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival, taking place from 3 to 5 September 2026, is hosted at the World Trade Center in Willemstad. The three-day music event features international stars of jazz, Latin, reggae, soul and pop, including Rubén Blades, Toto and J Balvin.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival held in 2026?
- The festival takes place from 3 to 5 September 2026.
- Where is the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival held?
- The event is hosted at the World Trade Center in Willemstad.
- What musical styles are represented at the festival?
- The festival features jazz as well as Latin, reggae, soul and pop performances.
- Who are the artists performing at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2026?
- The line-up includes Rubén Blades, Toto, Jon Batiste, J Balvin, Sean Paul, The Jacksons and Stephen Marley, among others.
