As early as 4 AM, the streets of Downtown Kingston were buzzing with life as patrons excitedly made their way to Port Spectrum for the first staging of the Xodus Wet Music Festival, on Saturday, October 4, 2026.
The jouvert-esque event made an explosive entrance onto the carnival scene, leaving revellers soaked in paint, powder, water, foam, and pure vibes. As the sun rose above the Kingston skyline, partygoers were fully immersed in the high-energy cooler fete that proved why Xodus Carnival is the standard for carnival experiences in Jamaica.
Headlining the event were two Trinidadian soca heavyweights, GBM Nutron and the viking himself, Bunji Garlin. GBM Nutron kept the crowd moving with hits like “Soaking Wet,” “Calypso,” and “Scene”, while Bunji delivered a commanding performance with crowd favourites “Differentology,” “Famalay,” “Truck on D Road,” and “Big Bad Soca”. His lyrical fire and electric stage presence had hands in the air and flags waving as the sun made its presence known.
Adding even more star power to an already fantastic fete, DJ Bravo made a surprise appearance, thrilling patrons with his “Champion” hit, bringing his signature charisma to the WET stage.
“I’m always happy to be at an Xodus event, Xodus is family. WET Success was madness in the best way. From the moment I touched the stage, the energy was unmatched! Pure vibes, pure love, pure soca. Jamaica showed up and showed out as always! Big up to Xodus for inviting me to be part of something this epic. First staging, and it already feels like a winner!” expressed GBM Nutron, fresh off the Xodus Wet stage.
From foam cannons and pits, to an array of paint and coloured powder, revellers were drenched in freedom and fun. Water trucks kept the vibes flowing, transforming the venue into a playground of pure bacchanal.
Despite the sun’s heat as the morning progressed, the energy inside Port Spectrum remained high, thanks to a stacked lineup of local and international top DJs, who had the crowd moving non-stop. The masterful blends of soca, dancehall, afrobeats, and carnival classics from DJs such as Walshy Fire, Nocturnal Sound & Tony X, Brush 1 & Franco, Zess & Rico the DJ, Jus Jay & Major Penny, and Fatalic, kept the tempo high and the energy higher.
According to Pierre Goubault, CEO of Xodus Carnival, “The first staging of Xodus Wet exceeded every expectation we had. The energy, the crowd, the music, it all came together in a way that truly showcased the spirit of carnival. For the past 6 months, we set out to create a high-impact, immersive experience, and judging by the response, we delivered just that. This is just the beginning for Xodus Wet, and for the 2026 Xodus Carnival season.”
The Xodus Wet Music Festival is poised to become an annual staple in Jamaica’s carnival ecosystem, following its successful inaugural staging. The event’s seamless execution, thrilling performances, and electric crowd response speak volumes.