The upcoming Barbados Reggae Weekend 2025 promises to give fans a show to remember when it takes place from 25-27 April.

New and emerging reggae artists as well as legends of the genre are set to perform, as three events take over the island’s National Botanical Gardens – the Legends of Reggae Show, Showdown, and Reggae in the Gardens.

Some of the entertainers lined up for the Legends show include Super Cat, Wayne Wonder, Glen Washington, Courtney Melody, Carlene Davis, Wendy Alleyne and friends. 

Mavado, Skeng, Intence, Kraff, Brutal Crankstar and Chiief Diin will perform at the Showdown on Saturday 26 April. Ticket holders for the grand finale ‘Reggae in the Gardens’ will see Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest, Etana, Busy Signal, and local band Rite Side of Red featuring Melody Mann and Tabitha Gerbadian.

Below is the full schedule for the 2025 Barbados reggae weekend:

Friday 25 April

‘Legends of Reggae Show’ at the Reggae Village, National Botanical Gardens

Doors open 7pm – showtime at 9pm

Saturday 26 April

‘Showdown’ at the Reggae Village, National Botanical Gardens

Doors open 7pm – showtime at 9pm

Sunday 27 April 

‘Reggae in the Gardens’ at the Reggae Village, National Botanical Gardens

Doors open 3pm – showtime at 6pm

Tickets are on sale now at official box offices around the island or online at www.ticketlinkz.com. For more information visit the Barbados Reggae Weekend website.

Sources: Barbados Today and Barbados Reggae Weekend.