Cura?ao’s North Sea Jazz Festival Returns in August

Image: The North Sea Jazz Festival will return to Cura?ao this summer. (Photo by Brian Major)

by Brian Major
Last updated: 11:55 PM ET, Tue March 26, 2024

Following a five-year absence, Cura?ao’s North Sea Jazz Festival will return to the southern Caribbean island on August 29. The three-night event, set to take place at a three-stage complex at Piscadera Bay adjacent to the World Trade Center Cura?ao, will feature headline artists including Gladys Knight, Mark Anthony, Seal and Nile Rodgers of the famed disco group Chic.

While nominally a jazz festival, the event will feature a variety of musical forms, and feature rhythm and blues, Latin and rock performers. Additional artists will be announced over the course of the coming months, according to event organizers, and event tickets will be available beginning April 1.

Organizers describe the event as “a fusion of the celebration of music and the destination itself,” and past performers include Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, Sting, Maroon 5 and Pitbull.

“We are thrilled for the homecoming of the tenth edition of the Cura?ao North Sea Jazz Festival,” said Hugo Clarinda, Cura?ao’s deputy director of tourism.

Said Clarinda, “It’s been five years since the last celebration and we cannot be more excited to welcome new and returning festival goers, music lovers and artists back to our beloved island for the best music, entertainment and endless fun.

“Our island has continued to set the tone for legendary festivals and in 2024 we plan to make this experience a memorable one for all,” he added.

Several Cura?ao hotels are available to attendees, including the Cura?ao Marriott Beach Resort, Dreams Cura?ao Resort, Spa and Casino and the Mangrove Beach Corendon Cura?ao Curio by Hilton, according to festival organizers.

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