Cardi B to Headline BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 in Historic Caribbean Stadium Show

Grammy-winning American rapper Cardi B is heading to Jamaica for BZR WKND 2026.

She will headline the festival’s main concert at Kingston’s National Stadium on October 18. According to Billboard, the performance will mark Cardi B’s first stadium-headlining concert in the Caribbean.

Cardi B Brings “A Likkle Drama” to Jamaica

The concert carries the name “Cardi B & Friends.” It will serve as the main event of BZR WKND’s four-day celebration.

The festival runs from October 16 to 19. Throughout the weekend, organizers will showcase music, culture, food, tourism, fashion and entertainment.

More than 50,000 patrons could attend the main concert.

Four Days of BZR WKND

BZR WKND begins on Friday, October 16, with the Welcome Party.

The following day features the TIDAL RAVE Beach Party: WYFL Edition.

Then, on Sunday, October 18, Cardi B takes over the National Stadium for the main concert.

Finally, the BZR WKND Farewell Celebration closes the festival on Monday, October 19.

Cardi B Follows Major Tour

The Jamaica show comes shortly after Cardi B completed her Little Miss Drama Tour.

The tour generated more than $70 million and sold approximately 453,000 tickets between February 11 and April 18, according to Billboard Boxscore.

It also marked Cardi B’s first major live tour in seven years.

Meanwhile, her 2025 album Am I the Drama? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

BZR WKND Has Already Sold Out the Stadium

BZR WKND first brought its major concert to Kingston’s National Stadium in 2023.

That edition featured Chris Brown & Friends and sold out the venue.

As a result, the festival quickly established itself as a major Caribbean entertainment event.

Cardi B now adds another major international name to the stadium’s recent concert history.

Chris Brown previously headlined at the venue. Burna Boy also staged a major Jamaica concert there in 2022.

More Artists Could Join Cardi B

Cardi B remains the main officially announced performer for the October 18 concert.

However, the “& Friends” billing suggests that additional artists will join her.

Dancehall fans have already started watching the rollout closely. Squash and Byron Messia both reposted the BZR WKND announcement.

Their posts have sparked speculation about possible appearances. However, neither repost officially confirms that the artists will perform.

Organizers are expected to reveal more names as the festival approaches.

Early-Bird Tickets Coming August 21

Fans can purchase early-bird tickets starting Friday, August 21.

With more than 50,000 patrons expected for the main concert, interest in the event is already building.

BZR WKND 2026 will run across Kingston from October 16 to 19, with Cardi B & Friends taking place at the National Stadium on October 18.