North Sea Jazz Festival 2026

The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival (CNSJ) returns as the undisputed crown jewel of the island's music calendar. Spanning three unforgettable main nights at Piscadera Bay, the festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of international superstars and Grammy winning legends. Featuring a free pre-show in historic Kura Hulanda, the event transforms the coastline into an electric open air stadium filled with world class sound production, gourmet food court lounges, and endless rhythm. Enjoy three nights of world-class performances across jazz, latin, reggae, soul, and pop at the World Trade Center.Lineup Breakdown Tuesday, September 1 (Free Pre-Show at Kurá Hulanda): AFRO 23 Thursday, September 3 (Day 1): Gente de Zona, Alain Pérez y La Orquesta Friday, September 4 (Day 2): Rubén Blades (with Roberto Delgado Big Band), Toto, Sean Paul, The Jacksons, Jeon, Monty Alexander Jamericana, PJ Morton Saturday, September 5 (Day 3): J Balvin, Jon Batiste, Stephen Marley, Kassav', Al Di Meola Ensemble, Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves, AFRO 23