One Night. One Stage. One Historic Sumfest.
Reggae Sumfest 2026 delivered a night for the dancehall history books on Saturday, July 18, as icons Vybz Kartel and Mavado shared the stage at A Taste of Reggae Sumfest: Gaza vs Gully, bringing two of the genre’s most influential catalogues together at Plantation Cove in St Ann.
Fresh off the stage, dancehall artiste Ayetian (right) caught up with Red Stripe Flavours Brand Manager Arnaldo Martin following his performance at Reggae Sumfest 2026. JASON JARRETT
Content creators Shameika Gordon and Joel Young Sang made the most of the moment with a peace sign and big smiles..
Vybz Kartel topped Jeronimo’s Kitchen principal Chef Jerron Green’s must-see list of performers..
Queen Ifrica stepped into the frame after treating fans to favourites from her celebrated catalogue..
For thousands of fans, the one-night staging was a celebration of an era that helped shape modern dancehall. Vybz Kartel and Mavado had the crowd singing along to hits spanning more than two decades, while a line-up featuring Queen Ifrica, Shawn Storm, Harry Toddler, Marcy Chin, Jamal, Ayetian, Young Wild Apache and Shauna Controlla showcased the breadth of the genre.
Market Me Co-Managing Director Lyndsey McDonnough embraced festival fashion in a lace and fringe top and denim shorts .JASON JARRETT
Digital data strategist Dario Lopez repped 876!.
Businessman and racecar driver Douglas “Hollywood” Gore came ready for the night’s biggest draw. JASON JARRETT
Beyond the performances, the festival grounds came alive with personalities, fashion and unmistakable Jamaican style. As Reggae Sumfest’s official beer partner, Red Stripe was in the mix as patrons and personalities turned out for one of summer’s most anticipated nights.
Red Stripe Brand Manager Amoye Phillpotts-Brown represented the brand and the culture in the limited-edition Red Stripe x RepJA jersey..
Media personality Kaylia “Press Kay” Williams made the exclusive RepJA jersey her own, styling the design with a Fashion Nova leather miniskirt and black Akira combat boots. JASON JARRETT
Sumfest host DJ Gabrielle “Gabby” Davis wore a form-fitting grey mesh set.
From the stage to the festival grounds, here are some of the moments that defined the night.
Media personality and one of the hosts for the night Daneilla McKenzie’s leather miniskirt fit with buckle details was an easy fave.
