The Biggest Dancehall Parties of 2025

From sun-kissed beaches to buzzing city stages, 2025 was one of the hottest years for dancehall and Caribbean party culture globally. Fans traveled far and wide to catch the biggest international events, cooler parties, and iconic weekend-long experiences that turned heads and made headlines across Jamaica, North America, and beyond.

Here’s a rundown of the standout dancehall celebrations of the year — staff picks:

Reggae Fest — Dancehall Takes Over the US

In 2025, Reggae Fest continued to expand its footprint across major US cities — from Brooklyn, New York City to Philly, Orlando, Boston, Atlanta and more — bringing dancehall energy to North American crowds. These massive weekends featured top Jamaican artists like Capleton, Shenseea, Elephant Man and more, blending reggae, dancehall with resident DJ Ricky Platinum rocking most of the events.

Whether it was Reggae Fest Blaze on the rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC or large arena shows, the festival series showcased how dancehall vibes have become mainstream party culture across the United States, with vibes that matched — and sometimes rivaled — Caribbean island events.

Reggaefest and promoter CJ Milan was also partly responsible for the massive comeback of Vybz Kartel in the US which saw him do six arena shows under the brand.

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Sandz World Tour — Global Party Movement

Sandz is the biggest Jamaican party brand which evolved into a full-blown world tour. Across 2025 and into early 2026, Sandz stops included major cities like Sandz Miami, Sandz NYC, Sandz Atlanta, Sandz TO (Toronto) and Sandz UK. Even with hiccups at a few of the events, no other Jamaican party brand has taken on such a massive feat across contents.

The festival’s signature themed cooler parties — from beach breaks to urban nightlife takeovers — made Sandz a must-attend international brand for anyone chasing warmth, music, and big crowd energy.

BRT Weekend

In 2025, BRT Weekend continued its run as one of the premier Caribbean-inspired destination party series, with its flagship stop taking place in Atlantic City, New Jersey from July 11–13, featuring three days and five major themed events that drew large international crowds.

The festival’s lineup included Dexta Daps, Jada Kingdom, Sizzla, Chronic Law and more, delivering dancehall, reggae and island vibes across bonfire beach parties, wet-and-wild daytime fetes and high-energy nights

Best Weekend Ever — Jamaica’s Curated Party Escape

highlights from Best Weekend Ever- 2025

Held along Jamaica’s scenic locales, Best Weekend Ever was a curated multi-day traffic blocking party experience blending some of the island’s best themed events: I Love Soca, Milk and Honey, Zimi Seh Beach, Rise and Toast, Allure, Daybreak Breakfast Party and Late Checkout. The festival’s lineup of vibes — from beach sessions to fashion-centric cooler nights — made it one of the summer’s most talked-about celebrations for locals and international visitors alike.

Daybreak International — Sunrise Energy

Captured in 2025 highlights, Daybreak brought early-morning to late evening dance vibes to Jamaica’s famous scenes like Sabina Park in Kingston. Think brunch-meets-party with sound systems blazing, DJs spinning dancehall and Caribbean rhythms, and crowds gathering before noon to keep the energy going long into the day.

This celebration of sunrise vibes and nonstop music set the tone for many later events during the peak festival season.

Milk and Honey International — Fashion-Forward

Milk and Honey was one of the standout party experiences of 2025. Known for its vibrant fashion focus, premium music, and fashionable crowd, the event blended Caribbean heat with international flair. It was a highlight on many party calendars and one of the key themed events under the broader Best Weekend Ever umbrella in Jamaica.

Zimi Seh — Caribbean Beach & Cooler Culture

Zimi Seh brought its unique beachfront vibes to life in 2025 — from fun-filled beach day parties to cooler gatherings that mixed Caribbean music with stylish crowd energy. Beach events like Zimi Seh Beach offered island scenery, DJ sets, and tropical feels, proving that dancehall and Caribbean cooler culture thrive wherever sun and sea meet.

The brand also expanded with seasonal holiday events later in the year, including sold-out parties that blended music, fashion, and lifestyle experiences.

Dream Weekend — Negril’s Legendary Party Getaway

Dream Weekend closed out the summer as the longest running party series on the list and one of Jamaica’s largest all-inclusive Caribbean music festivals, running from August 1–5, 2025. The event’s five days included beach parties, day fetes, pool sessions, and themed nightlife blowouts that cemented its reputation as the ultimate combination of paradise vibes and dancehall soul.

From sun-drenched mornings to packed nightlife scenes, Dream Weekend gave festival-goers nonstop vibes — and a fitting finale to one of the biggest Caribbean party years ever.

Honorable mentions:

Umbrella Brunch Florida

Strickly2k at Mass Camp Kingston

Sun Up party series in Portland