Sister Nancy headlines Jamaica Day NJ’s 10th anniversary

Sister Nancy Set to Headline Jamaica Day NJ’s Landmark 10th Anniversary Bash

The legendary roots reggae pioneer Sister Nancy will be the marquee act for Jamaica Day NJ’s milestone celebration, hitting Eastside Park in Rutherford across August 1–2, 2026. A decade deep into one of the tristate’s most anticipated Caribbean cultural weekends, the festival is doubling down on authenticity by centering one of reggae’s most enduring and respected voices—a queen who’s been holding the riddim since the 1970s and shows no signs of slowing down.

This isn’t just nostalgia booking; it’s a statement. As Jamaica Day NJ enters its second decade, tapping Sister Nancy signals respect for the roots that anchor the entire diaspora conversation happening in Jersey every summer. Expect the full weekend lineup to reflect that same commitment to genuine Caribbean culture, not the watered-down festival circuit energy. Mark your calendar.