Reggae Sumfest 2025 just got a major dose of R&B star power. Grammy-winning icon Toni Braxton has officially been added to the festival’s blockbuster lineup, organizers announced Monday. The singer is set to perform on Festival Night 2, Saturday, July 19, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay.
This marks Braxton’s long-awaited return to the Sumfest stage—her first performance at the festival in 16 years. Known for soul-stirring ballads like Un-Break My Heart, Breathe Again, and He Wasn’t Man Enough, Braxton is expected to deliver an emotionally resonant set that transcends generations. Organizers Downsound Entertainment said fans can look forward to a “soulful, emotionally charged performance.”
Braxton now joins an already impressive Festival Night 2 roster, which includes reggae luminaries Tarrus Riley, Protoje, and Lila Iké. Her addition brings international flair to a week already packed with genre-spanning talent and Caribbean culture.
The full Reggae Sumfest 2025 experience runs from July 13–19 and features a mix of events leading up to the big performances. The week kicks off with the Family Funday (Sunday), followed by the vibrant Street Dance (Monday), the signature All White Party (Tuesday), the upscale Blitz All Black event (Wednesday), and the newly launched Global Fete (Thursday), which celebrates musical and cultural diversity from around the world.
Among the most talked-about acts this year is Vybz Kartel, making headlines with his post-release return to the lineup. Dancehall stars Shenseea and Masicka are also slated to perform, along with a strong slate of reggae and dancehall names such as Tommy Lee Sparta, Skeng, Govana, Shaneil Muir, and D’Yani. Veterans like I Wayne, Fantan Mojah, Bugle, and Laden add roots credibility and lyrical depth.
Tickets went on sale April 18, and early demand suggests the 2025 edition is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. With the addition of Toni Braxton, Reggae Sumfest is doubling down on its reputation as a global music destination that fuses legacy acts with the pulse of Jamaica’s ever-evolving sound.
