Billboard-charting DJ and producer Walsh Fire of the multi-platinum charting EDM act Major Lazer has joined the lineup for this Saturday’s Xodus Wet Music Festival.

The event, which will run from 4:00 am to 11:00 am at the Kingston Waterfront, is set to kick off the 2026 carnival season in Jamaica in a major way.

According to Pierre Goubault, chief executive officer (CEO) of Xodus Carnival, “Major Lazer is one of the biggest entertainment products from Jamaican descent and Walshy Fire has broken ground on the international forefront, bringing a fusion of soca/dancehall/ reggae/house to the world. We can expect nothing but special remixes/dub plates and new releases.”

The event, which promises paint, powder, water, foam and a heavy serving of soca music, will be epic, according to the Xodus CEO.

“Plans are in motion. We have started setting up and will have added some new activations from our title sponsor, Campari. Paint and power have already arrived and cleared. Fog cannons and drones are ready. This will be the most epic event of the decade,” Goubault told Observer Online on Thursday.

Said Carlos Phillpotts, festival director, “Xodus Wet isn’t just a music festival, it’s a full-blown sensory escape. We’re blending top-tier performances, water-infused vibes and immersive experiences to create something unforgettable. This year, we’re pushing the boundaries even further. Expect the unexpected.”

Headlining this year’s high-energy lineup are Trinidadian natives, Bunji Garlin, the Viking of Soca, and the ladies’ favourite GBM Nutron, delivering electrifying live performances that will keep the party pumping from darkness to daylight.

The vibe doesn’t stop there, however, as the event boasts a stellar lineup of international and local disc jocks bringing nonstop hype with soca, dancehall and other genres to fuel your fete. The lineup includes Jus Jay from Barbados, Major Penny fresh out of Trinidad, United States-based DJs Nocturnal Sound & Tony X, and Zess, Rico the DJ, Franco, and Brush 1 representing Jamaica.

“Xodus Wet is where music, culture and freedom collide. We’re giving our patrons more than just a show; we’re delivering a movement, a moment and a memory. Patrons just need to bring their coolers, bring their crew and come ready to get wet. They can also be prepared to enjoy some great offerings from our sponsors Wata, KFC and Chas E Ramson,” Phillpotts shared.