Vybz Kartel and Mavado to reunite for historic Gaza vs. Gully concert at London’s O2 Arena

Dancehall history is set to be made once again as Vybz Kartel and Mavado prepare to share the stage for their highly anticipated Gaza vs. Gully concert at The O2 Arena in London on September 9, 2026.

The performance marks one of the biggest milestones in the legendary rivalry, with the two dancehall icons reuniting on stage for the first time in 18 years. While their lyrical clashes helped define an era of dancehall, both artistes have made it clear that this new chapter is about celebrating the music and the culture rather than continuing past divisions.

Fans can expect both stars to perform the hits that fueled one of dancehall’s greatest rivalries, alongside the chart-topping records that cemented their individual legacies. Kartel has also indicated that certain classic diss tracks will be left out of the setlist as the pair now approach the reunion as brothers rather than rivals.

The London show forms part of a wider international reunion that is set to take the Gaza vs. Gully experience across multiple major stages. The pair are also scheduled to appear together at A Taste of Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica before taking the reunion to Europe for Freedom Street Europe, with additional performances planned throughout the tour.

For dancehall fans, the reunion represents far more than another concert. It marks the return of one of the genre’s most influential pairings, whose rivalry shaped a generation of artists and helped push Jamaican music to new audiences around the world.

With demand already expected to be high, the O2 Arena show is shaping up to be one of the biggest dancehall events of 2026.