Dominica is having their Gold edition of the World Creole Music Festival this year, October 25-27th. Here’s your World Creole Music Festival guide with everyting you need to know!

Friday October 25th – Sunday October 27th

Night 1 | Friday, October 25th

Nadia Batson | Rotimi | Valiant | T-Vice | Extasy Band | TK International

Night 2 | Saturday, October 26th

Wizkid | Damian & Stephen Marley | Asa Bantan | Subance | Umpa | Ridge & Pudaz | Kassav

Night 3 | Sunday, October 27th

Skinny Fabulous | Tian Winter | Voice | Fanny J | Kai | Midnight Groovers | Gramps Morgan | Duane Stephenson | Luciano | Signal Band

World Creole Music Festival Ticket Options

General Admission $75 USD per night Purchase Ticket(s) Here

It is important to note that there are three VIP options; PVIP, VVIP, Ultra VIP under the ! Here’s the difference between the three:

• PVIP is a premium drinks and light snacks inclusive experience including; dedicated entrance with live entertainment, welcome drink on arrival, nightly signature drinks, access to cocktail bar, easy and dedicated access to general admission grounds, coffee/tea/water station, front stage access, artist meet and greet, nightly speciality cups, an exclusive speakeasy club.
• VVIP is an all inclusive food and drinks experience with PVIP amenities and exclusives including; an exclusive speakeasy club fast lane access and exclusive access to the amphitheater.
• Ultra VIP includes all of the amenities of PVIP and VVIP and so much more including; helicopter tour, specially curated welcome bag, sky deck festival experience, exquisite culinary delights, dedicated concierge, and top-shelf ultra-premium alcohol.

Purchase Ticket(s) + Seasonal Pass(es) Here

• WCMF Botanica PVIP $590 USD
• WCMF Botanica VVIP $867 USD
• WCMF Botanica Ultra VIP $1685 USD

Independence Celebrations Events

While the main dates of the World Creole Music Festival are scheduled for Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th, there are quite a number of Independence Celebrations events happening before those three days. Here are a few events to consider:

Ti Vilaj Kweyol October 21st-24th | Botanical Gardens

Creole By The River October 26th | Rosalie | General Admission

Jounne Kweyol October 25th | General Admission

National Dress Parade October 25th 10am | Streets of Roseau

Market Day With A Difference October 26th 8am | Roseau Market

Day Excursions

If you’d like to experience Dominica outside of the World Creole Music Festival festivities, here are a few day excursions to consider:

Titou Gorge is a natural deep and narrow gorge formed by volanic activity that features a waterfall, cooling river, and a natural hot spring. Ronnie of Titou Gorge Tours was my guide.

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Trafalgar Falls is are twin waterfalls 20 minutes from the capital, Roseau. There is a viewing platform where you can photograph both water falls.

Visit the Kalinago Territory and learn about the descendants of Dominica’s original people, the Kalinago.

Traveling From Neighboring Islands

If you’re traveling from neighboring islands, there are a few flight route options. Some options for flight routes include:

• Caribbean Airlines
  • Trinidad to Dominica
  • Barbados to Dominica
  • Antigua to Dominica
• InterCaribbean Airlines
  • Barbados to Dominica
  • Saint Lucia to Dominica
  • British Virgin Islands to Dominica
  • Antigua to Dominica
• Liat2020
  • Antigua to Dominica
  • Barbados to Dominica
  • St. Kitts to Dominica
  • Saint Lucia to Dominica
• Sunrise Airways
  • Saint Lucia to Dominica
  • St. Kitts to Dominica
  • Antigua to Dominica
• Winair
  • St. Maarten to Dominica
  • British Virgin Islands to Dominica
  • Antigua to Dominica
  • Martinique to Dominica

Accommodations

Here are some accommodations to consider:

• Fort Young Hotel is a 70 room hotel located in the capital, Roseau. This property strikes an amazing balance between old world charm and modern amenities.
• Coulibri Ridge is an off-grid luxury resort with only 14 suites. This property is surrounded by lush and luxurious tropical gardens.
• InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort with 151-room with views of the Caribbean Sea. Rates start at $480 USD per night.
• Sutton Place Hotel is a boutique hotel with Caribbean-style furnished rooms located in the capital, Roseau. Standard room rates start at $145 USD per night and Suites start at $170 USD per night.
• Secret Bay Dominica is an award-winning luxury eco-resort. Secret Bay is a small boutique hotel with only six villas. Rates start at $565 USD per night and include an all inclusive package with a dedicated villa host, meals, and premium wines and spirits.