VYBZ KARTEL & REGGAE FEST ANNOUNCE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO NEW YORK CITY — LIVE AT BARCLAYS CENTER, AUGUST 29 (TICKETS HERE)
Next Worl’ Boss Tour Stops England and Malta
[Brooklyn, NY – August 27, 2025] – Global dancehall icon Vybz Kartel is set to make his return to New York City this Friday August 29, 2025 with a monumental live performance at Brooklyn’sBarclays Center via Reggae Fest — a historic night that lands during the peak of NYC’s West Indian Day Parade celebrations, the city’s most vibrant annual showcase of Caribbean culture.
Amid his record-breaking global Worl’ Boss 2025 Tour — following his two sold out shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in April and fresh from his UK festival debut at Wireless in July — Kartel’s NYC appearance is set to be one of the highlights of the summer. With the city already alive in Carnival spirit, his return will unite Caribbean diaspora communities, dancehall fans, and music lovers alike for a night of pure energy and history in the making.
Since regaining his freedom last year, following the overturning of his prison sentence after serving 13 years, Kartel’s momentum has been unstoppable: a GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album, the MOBO Impact Award, viral collaborations, and the release of his chart-dominating album Viking (Vybz Is King): 10th Anniversary.
“New York has always been a second home to me,” says Kartel. “To return to Brooklyn for Labor Day weekend ahead of the West Indian Day parade will be a celebration of culture, resilience, and the fans who never gave up on me.”
Remaining Worl’ Boss 2025 Tour Dates
Aug 29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
Sept 4 & 5 – London, UK @ The O2
Sept 10 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
Sept 13–14 – Malta @ Freedom Street Europe Festival
Sept 19 – Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Live
The Worl’ Boss 2025 Tour is a landmark run in dancehall history — a triumphant return from the streets of Portmore, Jamaica to some of the world’s most iconic stages. The next European leg of the tour kicks off in early September, marking Kartel’s first solo arena shows in the UK — including two back-to-back nights at London‘s The O2 — and solidifying his long-standing influence on the region’s dancehall and Caribbean music culture. From timeless anthems like “Clarks” and “Fever” to his latest hit “God Is The Greatest” (15M+ YT views), the King of Dancehall continues to redefine the global soundscape.
With over 6 million monthly Spotify listeners, 3.5 million Instagram followers, and 2 billion+ YouTube views, Vybz Kartel stands as one of the most influential Jamaican artists of all time — a voice that has transcended borders, genres, and generations.
