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Wagwan! Get ready to get down to some Caribbean vibes as Miami’s premier tropical and dancehall festival returns for its 2026 edition. Best of the Best Music Fest, widely recognized as North America’s leading Caribbean music festival, is officially set to take over Memorial Day Weekend once again on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
This year marks a major new chapter for the long-running festival, as Best of the Best moves to Museum Park in downtown Miami, offering an elevated experience with sweeping skyline views while staying true to the culture and community that have defined the event for nearly two decades. The 2026 staging is presented by Grabba Leaf, returning as Title Sponsor.
For almost 20 years, Best of the Best has served as a cultural cornerstone, bringing generations together through reggae, dancehall, soca, and Caribbean lifestyle. The move to Museum Park signals growth without compromise, delivering a larger, more immersive fan experience while preserving the authenticity that has made the festival a staple of Miami’s music landscape.
Alongside the announcement of its return, Best of the Best unveiled the first wave of artists set to perform in 2026. The lineup reflects the festival’s signature balance of legacy and contemporary excellence, featuring reggae and dancehall heavyweights Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Capleton, and Tarrus Riley, alongside rising and modern voices including 450, Tifa, and Kkrytical. Additional artist announcements are expected in the coming months.
Grabba Leaf’s expanded role as Title Sponsor underscores a shared alignment in values, audience, and long-term vision between the brand and the festival. Speaking on the decision to deepen its involvement, Michael Robinson, President and CEO of Grabba-Leaf, LLC, shared in a press release sent to New Times: “At Grabba-Leaf, LLC we pride ourselves in staying true to our roots while focusing on continued growth and a commitment to excellence. Partnering with Best of the Best has been a tremendous opportunity to engage with a respected brand, cultural icons, and individuals who share the same values and vision for the future. We’re looking forward to this year’s celebration.”
Known as a family-friendly, multi-generational experience, Best of the Best continues to celebrate Caribbean culture in all its forms, from roots reggae and conscious anthems to high-energy dancehall and soca. It’s a space where culture is shared, traditions are honored, and memories are made across generations.
With sunshine, world-class performances, Caribbean cuisine, and unmatched energy, Grabba Leaf Presents Best of the Best Music Fest 2026 stands as the definitive cultural moment of Memorial Day Weekend. The event will also offer free entry for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult.
Best of the Best Music Fest 2026. With Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, 450, Tifa, Kkrytical, and more. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; bestofthebestconcert.com. Tickets via caribtix.com.
