Collie Buddz is bringing a Marley along for his next Florida swing. The Bermuda-raised reggae and dancehall artist just announced three dates in the Sunshine State, with Zion Marley and Runkus joining as special guests.
The run is short and tightly packed. It kicks off February 19 at the Jupiter Seafood Festival in Jupiter, then moves to Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach on February 20. It wraps on February 21 at River City Railway in Jacksonville.
Collie announced the shows the way he usually connects with his audience, through a direct, emoji-heavy Facebook post.
“FLORIDA 🌴🐊 we’re coming your way with special guest Zion Marley and Runkus 🔥🔥,” he wrote, before asking fans, “Which city are we seeing you in?!?”
That question isn’t just engagement bait. With three cities on three consecutive nights, fans across the state get to choose between a festival setting in Jupiter, the Daytona-area stop and a Jacksonville closer. Each crowd is likely to bring its own energy.
The lineup is the bigger talking point. Zion Marley is Stephen Marley’s son and Bob Marley’s grandson, part of the newest generation of a family whose name is woven into reggae’s DNA.
Putting him on a bill with Collie Buddz, whose “Come Around” turned him into a fixture of the genre’s crossover scene, bridges two very different lanes of the reggae world.
Runkus adds another layer. The Jamaican artist, son of veteran singer Determine, has built his reputation on a sound that blends roots reggae sensibilities with a more modern edge.
For listeners who follow where the genre is heading, his spot on the bill may be as much of a draw as the headliner.
There are two ways to read a package like this. For longtime Collie Buddz fans, it’s a chance to catch a familiar act with some fresh blood opening the night.
For younger listeners, Zion Marley and Runkus could be the main reason to buy a ticket, with Collie as the established name holding it together.
Florida makes sense as a target. The state has long been one of the most reliable markets for reggae in the U.S., and Collie has leaned into that kind of loyal regional following throughout his career.
Tickets are moving through a pre-sale system rather than a straight on-sale. Fans can RSVP and grab pre-sale access through a Laylo link Collie shared.
The page is labeled “2026-2027tourdates,” which hints that these Florida shows may be just the first piece of a much longer calendar.
For now, those three February nights are the only confirmed stops. If the link’s label is any indication, more cities could be added soon.
