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Montego Bay

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Jamaica's second city and the centre of the music's festival economy — home to Reggae Sumfest and a tourist-facing live circuit that gives artists a stage separate from Kingston's studio and dancehall world. It is also a scene in its own right, producing the 6ixx and a distinct western dancehall sound.

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INTERNATIONAL · DancehallMag · 25 Jun 2026Dream Weekend 2026

Dream Weekend's 17th staging will run July 30 through August 3, 2026 in Montego Bay, featuring various dancehall artists at the major Jamaican festival event.

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