Vybz Kartel performs in Birmingham, England @ bp pulse LIVE on Sept 19, 2025. (Photo by Remi Ldn)
The Worl’ Boss 2025 Tour continues. Following his triumphant UK solo run and 2-night headline performance at the Freedom Street European Festival in Malta, Vybz Kartel has announced two highly anticipated Toronto concerts on October 26 and 27, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena — marking his first Canadian performances since his release from prison. Pre-sale kicks off today (HERE) and general on saleOctober 2 at 10am ET.
In partnership with Drake’s OVO Sound, Kartel’s Toronto shows mark a major milestone in his global comeback. The city’s West Indian and Caribbean community has long fueled one of dancehall’s most passionate audiences outside Jamaica.
Toronto’s hometown star Drake, who has cited Kartel as one of his biggest musical influences, shares a mutual respect with the artist—evident when they joined forces on stage at Wireless Festival in London this past July. The two also collaborated on a limited-edition Nike × Nocta capsule collection, featuring mesh tees, pants, bucket hats, and other streetwear staples. The line sold out immediately, underscoring Kartel’s cultural influence and Drake’s curatorial power.
The Worl’ Boss 2025 Tour has marked a landmark chapter in Vybz Kartel’s career, signaling a triumphant return to the global stage. The tour kicked off with sold-out dates across the U.S., including back-to-back performances at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, before expanding into Europe to widespread acclaim.
Earlier this month In London, he headlined two explosive, two-hour sets at the O2 Arena, blending timeless classics with new material for his first solo shows in the city in over two decades. Surprise guest appearances from artists such as Wizkid further ignited the crowd, while music icons including Madonna and Skrillex were spotted among the audience. Manchester’s Co-op Live and Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE followed, each transformed into a sea of fans singing along to every anthem. In Birmingham, special guest Giggs joined Kartel on stage for an unforgettable collaborative moment, rounding out a series of shows that underscored his global impact and enduring legacy. The last leg of the EU chapter also featured two headlining nights on the stunning island of Malta during his inaugural Freedom Street Europe Festival, with additional performances by Dexta Daps, Shenseea, Skeng, and Tommy Lee Sparta across four days of festivities. Freedom Street Europe has already announced its return in 2026.
Kartel’s unparalleled star power and his live appeal remains as magnetic and unshakable as ever, setting the stage for an unforgettable homecoming in Toronto.
More scenes from Vybz Kartel’s Birmingham, UK concert.
Vybz Kartel performs in Birmingham, England @ bp pulse LIVE on Sept 19, 2025. (Photo by Remi Ldn)
