Jamaica Day Returns to Paterson for 10th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Paterson’s Eastside Park will host the 10th annual Jamaica Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, marking a decade of the community celebration alongside Jamaica’s 64th year of independence. The free event, organized in partnership with the Bill McKoy Foundation, runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and brings together generations of Jamaican music and culture under the theme “One Love – One Culture – One Legacy.”

This year’s lineup features dancehall legend Sister Nancy, whose decades-spanning career has made her one of the genre’s most influential female voices, alongside fellow dancehall veteran Lady G. Representing the next wave of Jamaican artistry is reggae singer Lila Iké.

Beyond the music, the event is designed as a family-friendly celebration of Jamaican heritage, with carnival rides, food vendors, and a cultural marketplace.

Spragga Benz to Headline Rise and Toast Independence Day Fete

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaica’s Independence Day celebrations kick off in style this August with Rise and Toast: Old Skool New Skool, a daytime fete taking place at Plantation Cove in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The event, part of the Best Weekend Ever series, runs on Thursday, August 6th from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Dancehall veteran Spragga Benz headlines the afternoon with a live performance. The event promises an all-inclusive experience with premium cuisine, backed by major sponsors including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Don Julio, and Casamigos Tequila, along with local partners Milk & Honey, The Network, Soca Cruises, Zimi, and Ram Stripe.

Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend. Tickets and additional details are available at yourbestweekendever.com.

Jamaica Day Gospel Fest Marks 10th Anniversary in Paterson, New Jersey

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Jamaica Day Gospel Fest returns to Eastside Park in Paterson, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, celebrating ten years of bringing gospel music to the community under the theme “One Faith, One People, One Praise.” The event, which offers free admission, will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This year’s celebration features Minister Marion Hall as the headline performer, alongside gospel artists Golda McFarlane and Rhoda Isabella. The lineup reflects the festival’s decade-long commitment to showcasing established voices in gospel music while honoring the cultural ties between Jamaica and the diaspora community in New Jersey.

Oasis Music Festival

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Oasis Music Festival arrives on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with a full day of live entertainment. Presented by Chystar Promotions and Gombey Production, the outdoor event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada.

The festival lineup includes some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall and soca, including Masicka, Jahshii, Sizzla, Wayne Wonder, Gentleman, and Mr. Killa.

For additional event information and to register for ticket availability, visit the official TicketGateway event page at ticketgateway.com.

New Date Announced for “Praise Under the Stars” at The Dell Music Center

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Philadelphia’s Dell Music Center will host “Praise Under the Stars,” a special Essence of Entertainment concert featuring gospel powerhouses Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Chandler Moore, with special guest Jon Reddick. The event takes place on the new date of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 7 PM.

Organizers have confirmed that all tickets purchased for the previously scheduled performance will be honored for the new date, and anyone still wanting tickets can get them through Ticketmaster.com and TheDellMusicCenter.com.

Glasses After Dark: Detroit’s Love, Soul x Hip Hop Festival Set for August 8, 2026

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Detroit is set to host a major R&B and hip hop showcase this summer as C2 Productions (Creating.The.Way.Out) presents “Glasses After Dark,” a Love, Soul x Hip Hop Festival, powered by E.A.E Musique. The event will take place on August 8, starting at 4 PM, at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, located at 2600 Atwater Street in Detroit.

The festival boasts a stacked lineup spanning classic R&B and hip hop legends, including Blackstreet, Sisqo, Adina Howard, Tweet, The LOX, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Peedi Crakk, and K.P. Together, these artists bring decades of iconic music to the stage.

Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.com and The Aretha Box Office.

PJ Morton & J Brown Confirmed for Jazzy Nights at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton will bring his soulful sound to Detroit this summer, headlining a special performance at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Wednesday, July 29, at 7:30 PM. The show, featuring special guest J Brown, is part of the venue’s Wednesday Jazzy Nights series, presented by Chase.

PJ Morton has built a reputation as one of the most versatile voices in contemporary R&B and soul, known for his work as a solo artist as well as his role as keyboardist for the Grammy-winning band Maroon 5. His music blends gospel roots, jazz sensibilities, and modern R&B, making him a perfect fit for the Jazzy Nights series.

Joining him on the bill, J Brown adds another dynamic voice to what promises to be an intimate and soulful evening under the stars. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at TheAretha.com.