Yeza Brings Rude Girl Roots Energy to Lost In Time 2026

Yeza will appear on the Night One bill at Lost In Time Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. The emerging roots reggae performer told fans on social media she was surprised to be invited to this year’s staging and the Original Report describes her as "ready to bring her rude girl roots energy to the stage."

Lost In Time returns for its third edition Feb. 28 through March 1, 2026, after launching in 2023. The festival, inspired by two-time Grammy-nominated artist Protoje’s international touring, emphasizes multiple stages, punctual programming, sound system culture, curated food vendors, immersive art installations, and a blend of music, culinary excellence, interactive art, fashion, and culture intended to position Kingston as a global creative hub.

Protoje will headline Night One on Saturday, Feb. 28, leading a lineup that includes Lila Iké, Tanya Stephens, Mortimer, Tessanne Chin, Yeza, Iotosh, and Joby Jay. Billboard notes Lila Iké and Mortimer are 2026 Grammy nominees, and Billboard reports that Protoje recently released a Damian Marley-assisted single titled "At We Feet" and is preparing an album called The Art of Acceptance, the official follow-up to 2022’s Third Time’s the Charm. Protoje said, "It feels special to be part of a reggae music festival in the capital of the birthplace of reggae," and added, "So honored to continue the tradition this year."

Chronixx will headline Night Two on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in what Billboard and Reggaeville describe as his first live performance since the release of his album Exile. Billboard named Exile the No. 1 Caribbean Album of 2025. The Sunday lineup includes Jesse Royal, Jah9, Naomi Cowan, Royal Blu, D’Yani, and Dahvid Slur; Billboard identifies Jesse Royal as a 2026 Grammy nominee and Naomi Cowan as a 2026 Juno Awards nominee.

Beyond the stage, Lost In Time 2026 again carries a strong community focus: a portion of proceeds will support Hurricane Melissa relief through the Lost In Time Foundation in partnership with American Friends of Jamaica. Thepier reports that both Protoje and co-founder Ollivierre hail from St. Elizabeth, one of the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, a detail organizers say gives the relief initiative personal significance. Past stagings reportedly welcomed more than 8,000 attendees and featured surprise appearances from artists including Yohan Marley, Agent Sasco, Masicka, Popcaan, and Valiant.

Organizers promise two main stages, sound system culture, craft vendors, and curated food offerings from Jamaica’s celebrated chefs and restaurants alongside punctual programming and immersive art. Ollivierre calls the event "a love letter to Jamaican music, culture, and community," and Rolling Stone has described Lost In Time as "a window into the present state and the future of reggae and dancehall." Tickets and full festival details are available from the festival’s official site.