Reggae Family tree returns to South Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with its most formidable version to this point. Offered by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, this yr’s staging takes place at Volunteer Park in Plantation and formally opens South Florida’s Reggae Month calendar. Greater than 3,000 guests are anticipated for an out of doors cultural showcase that mixes dwell performances, storytelling, and visible manufacturing.
Now in its third yr, Reggae Family tree focuses on context and historical past, tracing reggae’s international journey by means of completely different eras and cultural moments. The 2026 theme, Lights. Digicam. Reggae, explores how reggae and dancehall have formed movie, tv, video video games, and common tradition, from early cinematic appearances to fashionable streaming platforms. The occasion blends narration, archival visuals, and dwell music to position Jamaican music inside a broader cultural timeline.
The night can be hosted by Audrey Reid, extensively identified for her function within the movie Dancehall Queen. A tribute to Jimmy Cliff will open this system, acknowledging his lasting influence on each music and movie.
A central second of Reggae Family tree 2026 is the presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to a few artists representing completely different eras of Jamaican music. Mr. Vegas, drummer Sly Dunbar, and father of the reggae basslines, Leroy Sibbles, can be honored for his or her contributions to reggae’s sound, evolution, and worldwide attain.
This system additionally options dwell performances by Tifa, Phil Watkis, Roy G, and Bobby Rose, backed by the Code Crimson Band. Extra components embody a fireplace chat with business veterans, Caribbean meals distributors, artisan retailers, and a family-friendly program area.
Gates open at 4:00 PM, with showtime beginning at 6:00 PM. The occasion takes place rain or shine. Tickets, updates, and additional data can be found through the official Reggae Family tree channels.
World A Reggae Ticket Giveaway
To rejoice Reggae Family tree 2026, World A Reggae is giving freely 2 × 2 Basic Admission tickets to the occasion. All it’s important to do is:
Winners can be randomly chosen and introduced forward of the occasion.
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