More than 20 local, regional and international acts are set to take the stage at the 2026 Barbados Reggae Weekend which takes place at the legendary Kensington Oval, in Barbados from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, reinforcing the event’s growing presence on the island’s entertainment calendar.
The Barbados Reggae Weekend opens on Friday, April 24 with the Mount Gay Legends of Reggae Show & Dance Powered by Q100.7 FM headlined by reggae icons Super Cat, Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy, Norris Man, JC Lodge and local act Biggie Irie.
On Saturday, April 25 the focus shifts to dancehall for the Guinness Showdown Powered by 98.1 The One with hit makers Capleton, General Degree, Popcaan, 450 alongside locals Doejay, Weather 40, Brutal Crankstar and Idea the Artist.
The 2026 Barbados Reggae Weekend climaxes on Sunday, April 26 with The Hennessy Reggae in the Gardens Powered by Hott 95.3 FM with Dexta Daps, D’Yani, Fantasia, Kranium, Admiral Tibet and local Bajan favourites Spice and Company, DJ Puffy, and Rite Side of Red featuring Buggy Nhakente and Rhesa Garnes.
Barbados Reggae Weekend Sponsorship Manager, Michelle Straughn, explained that in just three years the event has become a key feature on Barbados’ entertainment calendar. “From our first staging in 2024, the goal was to produce a high-quality, three day event that goes beyond just performances. We wanted to deliver a top-tier experience unlike anything being offered and, based on the feedback from our patrons, we have done just that”.
“Each year we have expanded the lineup and the offering. Last year we introduced Ghanaian-American artiste Molly to add something different to the traditional reggae line-up and for2026 we stepped it up another notch with international superstar Fantasia”. “The response has all been positive and the interest has been strong. We have scores of locals who are anxiously looking forward to the 2026 Barbados Reggae Weekend as well many visitors traveling to Barbados from as far as Europe and Africa for the shows,” Straughn said.
Ticket Information (BDS$):
•The Mount Gay Legends of Reggae Show and Dance Powered by Q 100.7 FM on Friday, April 24: Tier 2 tickets – $120.
•The Guinness Showdown Powered by 98.1 The One on Saturday, April 25: General Tier 2 tickets – $150 & Live The Luxe: Food Inclusive Experience Tier 2 tickets – $450
•The Hennessy Reggae in the Gardens Powered by HOTT 95.3 FM on Sunday, April 26: General Tier 2 tickets – $150 and Live The Luxe: Food Inclusive Experience Tier Two Tickets – $550
•Season Passes: Tier 2 General Season Passes – $400 and Tier 2 Luxe Season Passes – $1000
All tickets prices are in BDS$ and are available online at Ticketlinkz.com or from over a dozen official box offices conveniently located island wide.
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