Prezzy ElPrezidente Promotions is set to host the 2026 DMV Caribbean and Soul Food Festival on Sunday, August 16th, at Carroll Park, 1500 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, Maryland. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Headlining the day’s entertainment is reggae artist I Wayne, known for hits including “Can’t Satisfy Her,” “Living in Love,” and “Lava Ground.” The lineup also features live performances by Ras Slick and Lady Da Flame.

Organizers are encouraging families to attend together, with kids under 12 admitted free. The festival will offer a dedicated children’s playground area, face painting, and a jerk contest, alongside a full spread of Caribbean and soul food vendors.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.prezzypromotions.com.

Reggae legend Beres Hammond joins forces with Trinidad and Tobago’s internationally acclaimed Kes The Band for Love & Reggae at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

Renowned for his timeless catalogue of lovers rock and reggae classics, Beres Hammond continues to captivate audiences around the world with his musical stories. Sharing the stage is Kes The Band, one of the Caribbean’s premier live acts.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

Internationally acclaimed reggae singer Mikey General is reconnecting with fans across the United Kingdom and Europe this summer as he embarks on a series of live performances in support of his recently released album “Medhane Alem,” as well as the singles that followed.

The tour will see the veteran Jamaican recording artist perform at several festivals and special events, one of which was the July 18 HI HO Music Festival in Capannori, Lucca, Italy. The free-admission event featured Mikey General performing alongside DJ Afghan and Joker Sound.

On July 26, Mikey General heads to the United Kingdom to headline the Two Step Forward 3rd Anniversary Dance, where he is scheduled to perform alongside fellow Jamaican artist Blackout JA. The appearance forms part of the celebrated UK roots reggae dance circuit and highlights the continued demand for Mikey General‘s uplifting, conscious music.

The tour continues on August 7 with an appearance at Reggae Collective in Reading, England. Hosted at the CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, the event celebrates the longstanding partnership between CultureMix Arts and Reality Shock while bringing together artists, selectors, and reggae enthusiasts for an evening dedicated to the culture and legacy of reggae music.

Mikey General will conclude this leg of the tour on August 22 at Roots in the Woods Festival in Pohorje, Slovenia, where he joins an international lineup of reggae artists at one of the region’s premier roots reggae festivals.

Grammy-nominated reggae singer Etana is set to headline Jamaica Fest 2026, a celebration of Jamaican culture taking place on Sunday, August 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Presented by the Embassy of Jamaica in association with Right Now for Jamaica, Inc., the family-friendly festival will showcase the spirit of Jamaica through live music, cuisine, arts and crafts, cultural displays, and activities for all ages. Organizers say the event aims to unite the Jamaican diaspora and friends of the island from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Known for hits such as Wrong Address, I Rise, and People Talk, Etana‘s performance is expected to be one of the festival’s major highlights. Additional event information, including updates on attractions and activities, is available through the festival’s official website at www.jamaicafestdc.com.