Mustique Blues Festival

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MusicMustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew blues festivals anywhere are held on a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Mustique Blues Festival in Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent

The Mustique Blues Festival is an annual blues music series at Basil's Bar on Mustique, founded in 1995 by British blues singer Dana Gillespie and bar owner Basil Charles, running each January and February and using ticket proceeds to fund scholarships for students on neighbouring St Vincent.

In 1995, blues singer Dana Gillespie and Basil Charles, the owner of Mustique's famed beach bar, started something unlikely: a blues festival on one of the Caribbean's most private and exclusive islands, an enclave better known for the celebrities and royals who own villas there than for live music.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few blues festivals anywhere are held on a private island frequented by celebrities and royalty, and fewer still exist primarily to fund scholarships rather than simply to sell tickets

02

The mystery stays covered

Since its founding, the festival has channelled its proceeds into education for students on St Vincent, the far larger and poorer island near exclusive Mustique, supporting several hundred students through full scholarships and bursaries over the decades, turning Basil's Bar into what regulars call the House of Blues for several weeks each year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A founder-led blues tradition built around Dana Gillespie's annual curation and Basil Charles's bar

Water and renewal

Living ritual

functioning simultaneously as a music festival and a sustained educational charity for St Vincent students

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

For Mustique Blues Festival, plan transport around the exact Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual resort wear typical of Mustique's understated but polished evening scene; light fabrics for daytime, with a slightly dressier layer for evening performances at Basil's Bar.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Mustique Blues Festival, stay near the part of Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map13.16 N, 61.23 WOpen in Google Maps

Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent, Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Nearest airportSVD — Argyle
TransportFor Mustique Blues Festival, plan transport around the exact Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Mustique Blues Festival, stay near the part of Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mustique Blues Festival?

Mustique Blues Festival is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mustique Blues Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mustique/Bequia/Saint Vincent, Caribbean, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmustique-island.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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