As promised, the St. Kitts Music Festival (SKMF) Committee announced the name of a much-anticipated artiste for the 2026 Music Festival roster.

On Feb. 2^nd, the Music Festival Committee officially announced its roster for the Festival. At the time, the Committee stated that it has a “special announcement on Friday 6th February 2026”.

On Feb. 6^th, the Music Fest Committee said on social media: “we’re bringing the soul to the sand, Kehlani is hitting the stage for the St. Kitts Music Festival.”

Kehlani is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. She is known for songs such as: “After Hours”, “Folded” and “Out The Window”.

Also on the lineup are: Fantasia, Beres Hammond, Machel Montano, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser & The Blak Soil Band, Steel Pulse, Luciano, Aidonia, Masicka, Kranium, Valiant, Voice, Shaneil Muir, Brandon, D’Yani, V’ghn, Zu, Nu Vybes Band International, Edwin Yearwood & Krosfyah, Shelly & Signal Band, Rucas H.E, Rodney Tattat, and Gharlic & The Upper-Level Band.

Music Festival 2026 will be held from June 25^th–27^th, at the Warner Park Stadium.