Masicka is one of the most-streamed voices in modern dancehall, and Reggae Fest has spent years building a party format that usually lives in clubs and ballrooms - this is that energy scaled into Barclays Center. Brooklyn has the largest Caribbean population of any US county, which means this room will sing every hook back louder than the PA. If you have only ever heard dancehall through headphones, hearing it in an arena full of people who grew up on it is a completely different event.
What to expect
Expect DJ sets and support acts building the room well before the headline slot, with the floor operating more like a party than a seated concert. The crowd dresses for it, so the concourse is as much of a scene as the stage. Doors and set times run later than a typical arena show, so plan the night around a late finish.
Good to know
- The 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R and LIRR all converge at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center
- Barclays enforces a small clear-bag policy - travel light
- Floor tickets are standing; buy seats if you want to sit for the whole night
- Support sets run long, so the headline slot is later than the door time suggests
- Atlantic Terminal food options stay open late if you want to eat after
- Rideshare surge around the arena is steep at close - the subway is faster
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Common questions
Who is Masicka?
A Jamaican dancehall artist and one of the genre's biggest current streaming stars, known for hard-edged, melodic deejaying.
Is the floor seated or standing?
Reggae Fest floor tickets are typically general-admission standing; upper levels are seated.
What is the bag policy?
Barclays Center allows small clear bags only, with limited exceptions. Check the arena policy before you go.
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