A tribute event celebrating the life and legacy of Jamaican football legend and cultural icon Allan “Skill” Cole, titled Authentic, will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road in Kingston, Jamaica. Organized by his son, David Cole, the gathering marks what would have been Cole’s 75th birthday.
Bringing together the worlds of sports and music, the celebration will feature hosts Tommy Cowan, Ali McNab and Mutabaruka, with live performances by reggae artists I Wayne, Warrior King and T’Jean. Music selections will be provided by Rassarella.
Roadblock Radio Concert Series presents Capleton and Tarrus Riley on Friday, November 27, 2026, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, New Jersey. The concert begins at 8:00 PM.
Capleton, widely known as “The Fireman,” and reggae singer Tarrus Riley, affectionately called “Mr. Singy Singy,” will bring their respective hits to Prudential Hall on the Betty Wold Johnson Stage. Get additional information here.
Reggae Sound Splash Fest will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at The BayCare Sound in Coachman Park, Clearwater, Florida. The event will feature an impressive lineup of reggae and ska pioneers. Headlining acts are The Wailers featuring Julian “Junior” Marvin, Third World, Inner Circle and The Skatalites.
Doors open at 3:00 PM, with the show beginning at 4:00 PM. General admission tickets start at $25, while Elevated Sound upgrades are available for $125. Tickets and add-ons can be purchased through Ruth Eckerd Hall or by calling (727) 791-7400.
Reggae Town Music presents Chalice, billed as the “Legends of Reggae,” in a live performance on Friday, October 23rd, 2026, at the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center in Berkeley, California. The venue is located at 1317 San Pablo Avenue.
The evening features special guest Prezident Brown, an equally prominent name in the reggae world, as well as Bay Area favorites, Donny Rasta and Jahbudda.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. The event is open to all ages. Click here for tickets.
Don Carlos and Junior Toots are scheduled to perform at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The concert begins at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM.
Junior Toots is the son of legendary reggae singer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals, while Don Carlos is a legendary Jamaican roots reggae singer and songwriter.
The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark will present an evening of gospel music featuring Jekalyn Carr, joined by Anthony Brown, on Friday, November 20, at 8:00 PM. The performance will take place at the center’s Miramar venue, located at 2400 Civic Center Place, and is expected to draw music lovers from across South Florida.
Carr, a celebrated gospel vocalist, headlines the program, with Brown appearing as a special guest. The event will be hosted by Commissioner Avril Cherasard, who will welcome guests and help open the evening’s festivities.
The Miramar Cultural Center has earned strong recognition in the community, having been named a 2026 South Florida Sun Sentinel Favorites winner and voted Favorite Live Theatre. The venue continues to build on that reputation by presenting a diverse lineup of artists and performances throughout the year.
Tickets are available now through the Miramar Cultural Center website at MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
Today, Sunday, October 11, Gospel Fest ’26 officially opens Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Homecoming celebrations in Prairie View, Texas. The event is part of the university’s 150th anniversary milestone, celebrated under the theme “Rooted & Rising.”
Four-time Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Yolanda Adams headlines the event, joined by national recording artist Kelontae Gavin. PVAMU alumnus and gospel artist Dr. James Mable Jr. will host the evening.
The program will also spotlight the university’s student talent, featuring performances by the Baptist Student Movement Choir and Praise Dancers, PV Mime and One Accord, Jeremiah and the Messiah Singers, and the PVAMU Concert Chorale.
Gospel Fest ’26 takes place at the PVAMU Recreation Center’s Main Gymnasium, with doors opening at 3:00 p.m. and performances beginning at 4:00 p.m. The gospel programming is scheduled to continue until 9:30 p.m.
Serving as the opening event for a week of homecoming activities running October 11–17, Gospel Fest ’26 brings together gospel music, campus talent, and Panther pride. Tickets and additional information are available through the PVAMU Homecoming website and the Prairie View Panthers Ticket Office.
