Fans are left shocked after they excitedly rushed to snag tickets to Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel’s highly anticipated concert at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York, and saw prices they were not expecting. The Reggae Fest event will mark the deejay’s grand return to the U.S. stage after spending decades behind bars. The concert is set for Friday, April 11, 2025.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, marked the first day of presale for tickets. The general public sales will commence on Thursday, March 6, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
On Tuesday, fans took to social media to share their reactions to the prices of the tickets. Many expressed surprise, indicating that the tickets cost more than expected. Some questioned the ticket price and the deejay’s status; others joked about it, while some of his fans defended him.
“Why the f*k are Vybz Kartel tickets starting at 1100???????” One person on X asked.
“Why are vybz kartel tickets worse than Beyonce’s….wtf,” another said.
One fan defended him by saying, “If you don’t think the Vybz Kartel tickets are worth the price, SHUT UP & don’t buy it!”
Another fan responded, “Honestly, the tickets for Vybz Kartel weren’t bad; people need to stop complaining. You are paying like $500+ for Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, and they do shows almost every year. This man has been locked up for so many years; us Caribbean people have been waiting for this moment.”
Vybz Kartel recently regained his U.S. visa, and he swiftly returned to the international scene. Kartel, who was nominated for Best Reggae Album, made a grand return to the US, strutting the red carpet of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards with his fiancée, Sidem Otzurk, in February.
He also visited England to receive the Impact Award at the MOBO Awards, marking his undeniable global influence and impact on the culture. He has expressed his joy at returning to the U.S. stage, saying that it is a blessing to be back on American soil and perform for his fans, according to The Source.
He also stated, “This is a monumental moment for me and the culture…The wait is finally over. New York, get ready.”