WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival has announced a new wave of artists for its 2026 edition, with global reggaeton star J Balvin among the latest additions to the lineup.
Festival organizers confirmed Wednesday evening that J Balvin will perform on Saturday, September 5, joining an already strong list of international acts.
Also newly announced for the festival are Alain Pérez and La Orquesta, Monty Alexander with Jamericana, and PJ Morton.
The latest announcement expands a lineup that had already included major names such as Toto, Rubén Blades, Jon Batiste, and Kassav'.
On Thursday, September 3, festivalgoers can expect performances by Alain Pérez y La Orquesta and Gente de Zona.
Friday, September 4, will feature Rubén Blades’ Fotografías Tour alongside the Roberto Delgado Big Band, Toto, Monty Alexander Jamericana, and PJ Morton.
Saturday, September 5, will include J Balvin, Jon Batiste, Al Di Meola, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves in a tribute to John Coltrane, along with Kassav’ and Stephen Marley.
Organizers also confirmed that ticket sales for the 2026 edition officially begin on May 7 at 10:00 a.m.
The festival remains one of the Caribbean’s biggest annual music events, drawing thousands of local and international visitors to Curaçao each year.