DarkStar's XIII Jamaican 2026 Jam In The Sand

JANUARY 10-11-12-13, 2026

From its inception 12 years ago in Negril, Jam in the Sand has been hosted at different resorts where we have shared many great nights. This year, we will be welcoming a new home for Jam in the Sand 13,  Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters. Having produced events in Jamaica for over 35 years, we are always looking at properties that might fit our model and expectations, and we can assure you that Hideaway fits the bill.

Perhaps the most often mentioned request was to find a resort where we could all stay and play together. Hideaway provides that while at the same time maintaining the intimacy we are all accustomed to. We know that Hideaway will meet most, if not all, of your expectations, making this location the best one yet!! Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters offers more in every category, a sprawling sandy beach, modern rooms with  many more ocean view options, more choices and upgraded dining options, and stunning oceanfront pools. Of course, the stage will remain on the beach, and offers great sight lines, whether you choose to be on the beach, or your floaty in the ocean, or hanging in the pool at the swim-up bar. Another added benefit will be having the stage centrally located, allowing the music to be heard throughout the property. Lastly, two of the most frequently requested improvements have been to find a resort that has elevators and is closer to the airport… Hideaway has that going for it, too!

Of course, music is the reason we all come to Jamaica, and this year we will be hosting three bands in addition to Dark Star Orchestra. Back by overwhelming demand will be Melvin Seals and JGB featuring violinist extraordinaire Mads Tolling, our friends The Brothers Comatose, a fabulous bluegrass band from Northern California, in addition to a very special guest whose name has appeared on survey responses frequently and will be revealed very soon….

We are beyond excited to present Jam in the Sand 13!  A new resort awaits, music that is the soundtrack to our lives, along with some new sounds that will awaken your ears, brings it all together in a perfect rhythm.

We look forward to seeing you on the beach.