Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival Set for December in Accra

The Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival will take place December 4–5, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon, Accra.

Spearheaded by Jamaican reggae singer Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage, the two-day event will feature an international musical lineup, with Morgan Heritage and Ghanaian reggae-dancehall star Samini announced as headliners. Confirmed performers also include Blakk Rasta, Lali X Lola and several other Ghanaian and international artists.

The festival will open on December 4 with business, trade and exhibition activities, providing opportunities for networking, investment and collaboration across tourism, agriculture, fashion, food and the creative industries. Saturday, December 5, will focus on the main cultural celebration, featuring live musical performances and showcases highlighting the shared African and Caribbean heritage.

Organised by Broadway Entertainment and Dadason Entertainment, with Six Degrees Africa serving as implementation partner, the festival aims to strengthen cultural and economic relationships between the two nations while creating new opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs and the wider diaspora. Get additional information here.

Reggae Sensation Chronixx to Perform at Brooklyn Armory on Thanksgiving Eve

Reggae star Chronixx is set to make his return to the stage with a major headline concert at the historic Brooklyn Armory on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. The event, presented by Irie Jam Radio and Irie Jam Events, will kick off at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are available now, with general admission starting at US$158.55 and premium front-of-stage tiers scaling up to US$316.80. Fans can secure their passes and find further event details directly through the Official Chronixx Website.

Luciano & Friends’ Pre New Year Vintage Rub-A-Dub Dance

Reggae fans are invited to an evening of vintage reggae music and entertainment as Elder Clarke & Sitladeen present the Pre New Year Vintage Rub-A-Dub Dance on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Pawsey Park, Main Street, Lionel Town, Clarendon.

The event will feature Luciano the Messenger, Mikey General, U. Brown, Louie Culture, Triston Palmer, Junior Cat, Rev’d Danny Dread and Echo Minott, with original Selector Danny Dread also on the lineup. Providing the musical selections will be Super Tone, alongside Sitladeen-Johnny Nash.

The show begins at 5:00 PM and will also be available via live stream. Admission is J$1,000, with refreshments available for sale.

Give Thanks for Life Concert Set for Mandeville on December 19

TasJay Productions will present Give Thanks for Life, a one-night reggae concert, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Mandeville Primary & Junior High School in Manchester, Jamaica.

Billed as “Rad Dixon & Friends Live in Concert,” the show is headlined by longtime singer Rad Dixon and brings together a large cast of roots and cultural artistes. Josey Wales, Turbulence, Horace Martin and Everton Blender are among the names confirmed.

The extensive line-up also features Uton Green, Omar Slik, Omar Famous, Jah Kettle, Hope Vocals, Gangie B, Imortal, Dez I Boyd, Mr Steele, Iyasimba, Wezdum Fyah, Gee Rhay, Tete Wayne, Wayne Jr, Lij Amlak, Natty Garth, Sajay, Justice, Voice Track and Blood Pressure.

Music will be provided by Sound Wave, with DJ Amber of Irie FM and Suga Wayne of Culture FM 96. Irie FM is a promotional partner for the event.

Gates open at 7:00 p.m., with showtime at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets are priced at J$2,000, while tickets at the gate will cost J$2,500. For ticket information, contact (876) 409-5037.

Jah Vinci Confirmed for Sunday Souls on November 8

Reggae and dancehall recording artist Jah Vinci is the confirmed featured performer for Sunday Souls on Sunday, November 8, at Harbour City Shopping Mall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The weekly entertainment series takes place every Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, bringing together music lovers for an evening of quality music and entertainment. Admission is free and open to the public.

Jah Vinci‘s upcoming appearance adds another notable name to the series’ growing lineup of Jamaican recording artists.

Christmas With Jabari Johnson Comes to Portsmouth on December 4

M2 Kingdom Xperience will present Christmas with Jabari Johnson, an evening of holiday-themed gospel music, on Friday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Impact Church, 3935 Twin Pines Road in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Titus Jackson will host the concert, which features Jabari Johnson as the headliner. The program also includes The Fraser 5, The C3 Movement, Antuan Barnes, The Ministry of Kenny Mayo, Re-Formed, and Terris Gamble & Living Testimony.

General admission tickets are $40. VIP tickets are $65 and include a VIP lanyard, early entry, and a meet and greet with the artists. Groups of 10 or more can ask about discounted group rates. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Magnum Riva Bash Live Returns to Pennants River This Boxing Day

The Boxing Day tradition continues as Magnum Riva Bash Live takes over Pennants River, Clarendon, on Saturday, December 26, 2026. The event marks its 15th anniversary, a milestone for one of the parish’s most anticipated holiday gatherings.

Dancehall artiste Merkz and reggae powerhouse Sizzla Kalonji headline the live performances. Merkz is one of the genre’s fast-rising voices, while Sizzla Kalonji is a veteran whose decades-long career has made him a fixture on Jamaica’s stage show circuit.

Organisers remind patrons that attendance and consumption of alcohol are restricted to persons 18 years and older, and encourage responsible drinking.