Internationally-celebrated band of brothers and Soca Ambassadors, Kes the Band has made history once again. They are the first soca act to sell out two SummerStage concerts at Central Park in New York City within hours of going on sale. Set for July 5 and July 6, 2025, these back-to-back, now sold-out shows mark a groundbreaking moment not only for Kes but for the entire Caribbean music scene.
This Central Park showing will be Kes’s second appearance at SummerStage, following a sensational 2024 debut where his single show sold out within hours, leaving thousands of fans clamoring for more. This year’s double booking is a testament to his soaring popularity and growing global impact.

Coming off a record-breaking run, Kees’s chart-topping single, “Cocoa Tea,” continues to dominate streaming platforms worldwide, while his electrifying 2025 IzWe Festival: Trinidad Carnival Edition in February drew massive crowds and united cultures through rhythm and revelry.

The band’s international reach has also expanded significantly, with two sold-out shows in Montreal during their 2024 tour in Canada, proving that the love for soca knows no borders. This, even as Kes the Band celebrates 20 years in the music industry this year and continues to lead the charge for taking soca on to the world stage—waving the red, white, and black of Trinidad and Tobago with pride and particular purpose.

“We’ve always believed in the power of soca to bring people together,” said lead singer Kees Dieffenthaller. “To see that vision unfold not just in Trinidad, but New York, Canada, and beyond—it’s deeply humbling. This moment belongs to all of us and deserves a celebration.”

Presented by Capital One, SummerStage is renowned for spotlighting dynamic talent from across the globe. Kes’s back-to-back sold-out shows not only highlight his unmatched showmanship but also reflect a larger cultural shift as Caribbean music takes its rightful place in the global spotlight. If you missed Kes the Band tickets for Central Park SummerStage, you can also catch Kes the Band live at the following dates and locations:

April 20 – Tobago – Tobago Rhythm and Soul Festival

April 27 – Kingston, Jamaica – GenXs Road

April 30 – St Thomas UVI – St. Thomas Carnival Village

May 4 – Trinidad – Bedrock All Inclusive

May 9 – Cayman Islands – Festival Green·

May 18 – St Pauls Bay, Malta – Ibiza Soca Festival

May 22 – Guyana – Stinging Nettles

May 24 – Orlando, FL – Soca Fest

June 26 – St. Kitts – St Kitts Music Festival

June 28 – Baltimore MD – Pier Six Pavillion

July 3 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavillion

July 5 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park

July 6 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park

July 18 – Saint Lucia – Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium

July 26 – Toronto, Canada – IZWE

July 30 – St Michaels – Rise Barbados

August 9 – Santa Elena, Belize – Belize International Music and Food Festival