EVENTS
Creating events to celebrate Jamaican life, culture and history through its arts and entertainment.
JMCC aims to organise a variety of events. These include workshops, seminars, lectures, symposiums and conferences. Events are organised alongside our exhibitions and education programs. However, independent events are also organised to celebrate Jamaican life, particular in arts, entertainment and culture. A range of business events, galas and awards ceremonies are organised with our partners with special focus on social engagement and working with young people
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Jamaica’s 60th independence celebration. August 6, 2022
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
Dates: July 31, 2022 - August 6, 2022
Jamaica 60 Festival Village Venue at the Independence Park, National Stadium
Mon August 1 - Emancipation Day: Festival Queen Coronation
Tues August 2: Jamaica 60 Film Festival
Wed August 3: Mello-GO-Roun; Mini Mello-Go-Roun in Montego Bay
Thurs August 4: Jamaica Gospel Star Finals
Fri August 5: Festival Songs with the Stars
Sat August 6 - Independence Day: Independence Grand Gala, National Stadium
Other Jamaica 60 Festival Activities
Sunday July 31: National Interfaith Service, Emancipation Park Seville Emancipation Jubilee,
St. Ann Mon August 1 - Emancipation Day: Jamaica 60 Float & Street Parade – in the streets of
Kingston, Montego Bay, Mandeville and Ocho Rios
Tues August 2: The Governor General Independence Reception, Kings House
Sat August 6 - Independence Day: Independence Street Dance – In all Parish Capitals and
Communities across Jamaica
ATLANTA GEORGIA