Dominican Republic Events & Festivals

Information on the top events, festivals, and cultural happenings in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is one of the island’s biggest events, featuring artists like Chuck Mangione, Sade and Carlos Santana.

Annual film festival in Cofresi Beach features dozens of film screenings, discussions, VIP events, and other happenings.

One of the region's largest carnival celebrations is also one of the longest: the La Vega Carnival runs from January to March.

Events calendars on the Dominican Republic are scarce, but this is one of the better ones.

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