Greatness Weekend 2025 brings together four days of entertainment events during Heroes Weekend, reaffirming Kingston as the entertainment hub - from the PCF pool party to the nostalgic Recall, the renowned CUPS, and the Pink & White Brunch

The full list of winners has been revealed, with Shenseea taking home Female Dancehall Artist of the Year and Dancehall Album of the Year, while Vybz Kartel claimed Male Dancehall Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year for Freedom Street

Showtime Services Boss Cara Burke teams up with Live Nation and Vybz Kartel’s team for the Freedom Street Festival in Malta, booking dancehall stars Skeng, Jada Kingdom, Shaneil Muir, and Tommy Lee Sparta. “It’s a great accomplishment for dancehall to show it can succeed in places like Malta,” she said

Dancehall star Valiant announces a 20-city North American tour, named after his current hit single as part of the Prove Them Wrong Tour, presented by Duke Concept

Vybz Kartel made history once again, kicking off his UK arena tour with a set full of hits and a surprise cameo from Wizkid, leaving everything on stage in front of 20,000 packed fans.

Soca powerhouse Bunji Garlin and GBM Nutron to headline the first-ever Xodus Wet Festival, set for the Kingston Waterfront on October 4. “We’re giving our patrons more than just a show, we’re delivering a movement, a moment, and a memory,” said Carlos Phillpotts, Festival Director.

Socavivor, the ultimate destination carnival series, will take over Miami Carnival for its 25th anniversary, spanning October 8–13 with six events across five days

Review: Popcaan takes over Kingston’s National Stadium with a dramatic crane entrance, big hits, international guest appearances, and special moments with Toni-Ann Singh.

Dancehall megastar Vybz Kartel extended his streak of sold-out shows with this year’s Barclays Center triumph, writing his name deep into the history books. He brought out DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, Spice, Rvssian, and Blak Ryno for a massive celebration

The 2026 edition will feature a special Easter segment at sea with reggae-turned-gospel singers Carlene Davis and Minister Marion Hall, with the full lineup set to be unveiled in the coming weeks

Bounty Killer returns to Canada after 20 years, draws 15,000 fans at Markham Fairgrounds, delivering a full-arsenal set with Cham, Dexta Daps and more as guests while telling the crowd he had dreamed of this day for a long time

Dream Weekend has officially announced its relocation to Montego Bay, citing key reasons such as accessibility, the availability of hotels and rooms, and the potential to boost the local economy. The debut in the new location will take place from July 30 to August 3

The South Coast comes alive as Treasure Beach hosts the second annual Food, Rum & Reggae Festival, with the Jamaica Tourist Board joining as official partner to elevate the experience and celebrate the richness of St. Elizabeth.

The Jamaican hitmaker Skillibeng leads a star-studded lineup featuring veteran Sister Nancy and Armanii, with the event set for October 25 at London’s Drumsheds and expected to draw 15,000 attendees

Reggae royalty Jr. Gong and Stephen Marley, alongside tour guest J Boog, are set to bring their infectious groove to Big Picnic Weekend on Saturday, August 16, while musical legend Diana Ross will close out the festivities with a grand finale performance on Sunday, August 17

The Unruly Boss expands his global footprint, bringing his curated festival to Canada this year after a successful debut in London last year

Vybz Kartel returns to the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the third time this year, following two back-to-back historic sold-out events in April. The event is part of Reggae Fest Massive Weekend—two nights of Caribbean celebration taking place August 29–30

The Grammy-winning reggae icon returns to New Jersey after over 15 years for a major concert at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, with special guests including Jesse Royal. Following 6 sold-out arena shows, this marks another landmark moment for Banton

The 6 lucky winners received the full VIP treatment as Magnum Tonic Wine delivered the Ultimate Dancehall Experience, from the grandeur of Reggae Sumfest to the authentic street party vibes of Boom Sundays

Grammy certificate ceremony 2025 set for September 13 at Audi showroom in Kingston, honouring many of reggae and dancehall’s contributors on the 40th anniversary of the inaugural Grammy award for best reggae album