Organizers say the move from Bayfront Park, where the long-running show was held, marks a new chapter for the festival.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s lineup features a mix of established icons and emerging acts, including Sizzla Kalonji, Beenie Man, and Capleton, alongside 450, Tifa and KKrytical. Additional performers include Skeng, Shaneil Muir, Vanessa Bling, Rajah Wild and Kraff Gad.<\/p>\n
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Jamaican singer Buju Banton performs during the 19th annual Best of the Best International Music Festival at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Sunday, May 25, 2025. Sam Navarro For the Miami Herald <\/p>\n
This year marks the festivals 19th year, and like last year\u2019s show that returned a two-year hiatus, organizers are benefitting from Jamaican artists being able to secure U.S. visas to travel and perform. That is helping to give a resurgence of dancehall.<\/a><\/p>\n Still, with its family-friendly atmosphere, Best of the Best has never been solely about reggae and dancehall. Soca artists have increasingly been making their mark at the event with festival goers who come from across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n This year, soca star Voice \u2014 who had Carnival crowds jumping and waving throughout the 2026 circuit \u2014 will make his festival debut.<\/p>\n If You Go:<\/p>\n What: Best of the Best Music Fest<\/a><\/p>\n When: Sunday, gates open 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Maurice A. Ferr\u00e9 Park, formerly Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd.<\/p>\n Cost: General admission tickets start at $85; VIP start at $225; children 12 and under: Free with adult admission. Tickets can be purchased at https:\/\/bestofthebestconcert.com\/<\/p>\n