The Stay Strong Jamaica benefit concert will be held at Hard Rock Live, located at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

The event will feature live performances by Shaggy, Julian Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Wayne Wonder, Inner Circle, Third World, The Wailers, I-Octane, Etana, Tee Jay, Shuga, Ernie Smith, Mykal Rose, Chalice, Brick and Lace, Ed Robinson, and more. Please note that the lineup is subject to change.

Beyond the music, Stay Strong Jamaica carries a vital mission. One hundred percent of net proceeds from ticket sales and donations will be directed to Jamaica through Jamaica’s Promise, the designated beneficiary of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. The funds raised will support urgently needed housing, infrastructure repairs, and humanitarian aid across the island.

Tickets for Stay Strong Jamaica are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com.

The One Nation Caribbean Music Festival returns with a riveting opening night on January 10, 2026, as they present the “Reggae Kingdom” at the Antigua Recreation Ground in St. John’s. Operating under the theme One People, One Love, the event will feature performances by Capleton, Burning Flames, Tian Winter, Claudette Peters, Mr. Vegas, Christopher Martin, Gramps Morgan, Masicka, and Shelly & Signal Band.

Gates open at 8:00 PM, and tickets are available at $375 for early-bird patrons and $450 thereafter. All tickets come with an all-inclusive experience, with outlets such as Exotic Antigua, Roti King, and The Larder serving as official points of purchase. The event is presented by the Antigua & Barbuda Festivals Commission.

A new date and location have been announced for the 2025 Food, Rum & Reggae Festival! The organizers have also stated that this year’s event will be called the Food, Rum & Reggae Benefit Festival, as proceeds from the gathering will support the rehabilitation of Jamaica’s agricultural sector, which has been significantly impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The Food, Rum & Reggae Benefit Festival is now scheduled for Sunday, December 7, at 36 Hope Road in Kingston. The three previously confirmed performers—Christopher Martin, Capleton, and Agent Sasco—are still on the lineup. Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Jamaican Reggae-Dancehall artist Perfect Giddimani will be on tour in The Gambia this December.

Presented by Firehouse Sound Int., the schedule kicks off on Wednesday, December 3rd, at Lama Lama Bakau (Visa D200). The following night, Thursday, December 4th, the artist will perform at Sport Bar Kololi (Visa D250). The first week concludes with a performance on Friday, December 5th, at Dominos Beach Bar (Visa D250 B4 1AM).

The tour continues into the second week with performances on the weekend. On Saturday, December 6th, Perfect Giddimani will take the stage at Karmalu Garden Gunjur (Visa D200), followed by a show on Sunday, December 7th, at Agies Alibaba Garden (Visa D300). Mid-week, on Wednesday, December 10th, the action moves to Motherland Senegambia (Visa D250 B4 1AM), and the final scheduled performance is set for Friday, December 12th, at Brufut Sunsplash (Visa D200).

The entire event is being hosted by Firehouse Entertainment, and will feature special guest appearances by local talents Youtha Dread and Maha D Hammer.