Summer in Jersey is all about good vibes, with a dose of sun, sea and fresh sounds. We have created the ultimate summer playlist with some unique music and dance events in Jersey. Dig out your best 80’s beach attire for a swell time at Good Vibrations and dance the night away with friends at The Weekender. Want to get summer ready? Easy. Just grab your backpack, your best friends and go.
1. Sunset Concerts 14 + 15 June.
Lay out your picnic blanket and soak up live tunes as the sun sinks below the horizon. Les Mont Grantez headland sets the perfect scene for the National Trust for Jersey’s Sunset Concerts, overlooking the expansive St. Ouen’s Bay. Come along and celebrate the longest day of the year, Summer Solstice, with live music in a sublime natural setting.
Join Jersey Heritage for a ‘Summer Nights Session’ experience and see Mont Orgueil Castle in a completely different light. Ease yourself into the weekend with Ibiza sunset vibes within the walls of this historic site as we welcome back the ‘Weekender’ crew for this atmospheric live music event. BYO wine, picnic and blanket.
3. GOOD Vibrations 15 + 16 June.
Jersey’s favourite 80s surf festival returns to officially kick off the season on Saturday 25 June. Hosted in aid of mental health charity, Mind Jersey, we encourage everyone dig out some retro ‘fits and head down to the Watersplash Jersey for a day of sunshine, music and good vibes. Activities on the day include Surf Competitions, Beach five-a-side football, volleyball, workshops and much more.
4. Lib in the Square TBC.
Hosted in the unique surroundings of Royal Square in St. Helier, the island’s capital comes alive for two nights of unmissable musical celebrations from some of the worlds finest DJs and local grown talent.
5. Out-There Festival 01 + 02 July.
Returning in 2023 for its fifth anniversary, this year’s Out-There Festival is set to be an unmissable weekend dance event, hosted in one of the most unique destinations on island, the “Valley of the Unknown”. Dance the weekend away on the outskirts of nowhere at Val de la Mare in St. Ouen. Out-There has welcomed some of the industry’s greatest including Fisher, Basement Jaxx, Purple Disco Machine, Chase and Status and the list goes on! If house or drum and bass gets you grooving, this 2-day Summer event is for you.
6. Havre des Pas Seaside Festival TBC.
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside in Jersey. Come on down to the fabulous historic Havre des Pas Lido for a weekend full of family fun in and by the water. There’ll be plenty to keep everyone entertained from activities, food stalls and live music – of course.
7. Weekender 31 August – 01 September.
Two days, five stages, hundreds of artists, all set in the island break, bringing you a truly individual festival experience. The iconic summer festival will welcome the likes of John Newman, KSI, Sigala, Jax Jones and the Jacksons to the main stage at the two-day Weekender Festival.
