Alkaline to Headline Dream Weekend 2026 as Festival Moves to Montego Bay

Dream Weekend announces Alkaline as the exclusive headliner as they start their new home in Montego Bay. “Bringing him on exclusively for Dream Weekend 2026 is more than just a performance - it’s a cultural moment,” said Scott Dunn, Group Managing Director of Dream Entertainment Limited

Alkaline, leads lineup for Dream Weekend’s Montego Bay debut

Dancehall luminary Alkaline is set to headline Dream Weekend 2026, running from July 30 to August 3. The Vendetta Boss promises a one-of-a-kind performance, exclusively for the festival’s massive stage.

The announcement signals a historic shift, as Dream Entertainment begins a new chapter on Jamaica’s north coast in Montego Bay, after 16 unforgettable years of staging the iconic event in Negril.

The ultimate Caribbean party experience is turning up the heat for 2026, with more artist announcements set to drop in the coming weeks.

“Alkaline represents the voice of a generation and the pinnacle of modern Dancehall,” said Scott Dunn, Group Managing Director of Dream Entertainment Limited. “Bringing him on exclusively for Dream Weekend 2026 is more than about a performance, but more so a cultural moment. It symbolizes our growth, our ambition, and our commitment to pushing boundaries.”

Dream Entertainment announced earlier in August that they would be leaving Negril after 16 years. The move is expected to draw an even larger local and international crowd, further cementing the festival’s reputation as the Caribbean’s premier music and lifestyle event.

“Bringing him on exclusively for Dream Weekend 2026 is more than about a performance, but more so a cultural moment”

“The move to Mobay is a big deal. It shows our growth as one of the longest standing party series in Jamaica, it shows our evolution, and elevates the experience for our patrons,” Dunn continues. “We’ve built something special in Negril, but now it’s time to take Dream to another level, and who better to lead that charge than Alkaline? This is a statement!”