Ne-Yo to headline Dominica’s 2026 World Creole Music Festival

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo is confirmed to headline the 2026 World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. The event is scheduled to take place from October 23 to 25 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau.

The festival lineup features a diverse range of international performers across genres such as soca, reggae, dancehall, and amapiano. Notable artists include Trinidad and Tobago’s Machel Montano, British reggae singer Maxi Priest, Jamaican dancehall artists Alkaline and Skillibeng, and South African DJ Uncle Waffles. Other international contributors include Haitian acts Klass and Tabou Combo, as well as performers from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Local Dominican talent remains a central component of the program, with acts such as Midnight Groovers and TK International set to perform. Marva Williams, CEO of the Discover Dominica Authority, noted that the festival has maintained its connection to Dominican roots for nearly three decades while expanding its global reach. The event serves as a major tourism driver during the nation’s Independence season.