KesTheBand
Expands ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour
with North American Dates Across the U.S. & Canada
LEADER BANK PAVILION - BOSTON, MA
JULY 2, 2026
enue Presale for US & Canada Dates Begins on Thursday, March 5 at 10 AM
General On-Sale for US & Canada Dates Begins on Friday, March 6 at 10 AM
Tickets available at www.kestheband.com
Following the overwhelming response to their recently announced UK and European run, KestheBand has officially expanded their ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour with newly announced dates across the United States and Canada. In addition, the band has added a second show in The Netherlands and a brand-new stop in Belgium - further solidifying their growing international footprint.
The North American leg will see the Trinidad and Tobago-born collective bring their electrifying live experience to major music capitals across the U.S. and Canada, continuing their mission to share Caribbean culture on some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA, on July 2, 2026.
What began as a three-city European run has quickly expanded in response to demand, signaling a defining global moment for the band and for the Soca music genre at large.
“Taking Soca to legendary music cities around the world is deeply meaningful for us,” said Kees Dieffenthaller, lead vocalist of KestheBand. “These are places that have shaped global music history for generations. To bring the sound of Trinidad and Tobago - the spirit of Carnival, the rhythm of our ancestors, the joy of our people - into those spaces is powerful. Soca belongs on those stages. It belongs in every conversation about world music. This tour is about continuing the journey with music lovers from all walks of life and planting that cultural flag with pride.”
The ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour represents the full spectrum of KesTheBand’s diverse identity and seismic evolution. Rootshonours calypso traditions, African rhythms, and ancestral storytelling. Rock embodies growth, experimentation, and global fusion. Soca remains the heartbeat - a vibrant, contemporary expression of Caribbean freedom and celebration. Together, they form the unmistakable sonic signature that is etched into the hearts of fans and has propelled the band into the international spotlight.
Presented in partnership with WME and Live Nation, the tour underscores the surging global demand for Kestheband’s dynamic live performances. Each show promises a high-energy, immersive experience: blending beloved anthems with fresh arrangements that reflect the legendary band’s continued artistic evolution.
KestheBand is made up of:
KEES DIEFFENTHALLER - LEAD VOCALS
GEIRON MANG - KEYBOARDS
DEAN JAMES - DRUMS
ROBERT PERSAUD - ABELTON
JON DIEFFENTHALLER - GUITAR
RIAD BOOCHOON - BASS
MARIO CALLENDER - KEYBOARDS
RAVEIEL PARRIS - MONITOR ENGINEER
NIGEL BRIZAN - FOH
COREY PASCALL - STAGE ENGINEER
JARROD FARIA - TOUR MANAGER
KRISHNA LAKHEERAM - DRUM TECHNICIAN
GARIAN FLEMMING - LIGHTING ENGINEER
SHARSON BOODOO - STAGE ENGINEER
JONATHAN ‘JONO’ HIRST - VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY
DAMON DEGRAFF - MANAGER
EVAN VOGEL - MANAGER
TICKET DETAILS:
Dates and venues for the ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ Tour:
UNITED STATES & CANADA TOUR DATES:
Seattle, WA: Thursday 28 May 2026 at The Showbox
Portland, OR: Friday 29 May 2026 at Wonder Ballroom
Vancouver, BC: Saturday 30 May 2026 at Commodore Ballroom
Sacramento, CA: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at Ace of Spades
San Francisco, CA: Wednesday 3 June 2026 at The Fillmore
Santa Ana, CA: Friday 5 June 2026 at The Observatory
Los Angeles, CA: Saturday 6 June 2026 at The Bellwether
San Diego, CA: Sunday 7 June 2026 at House of Blues
Virginia Beach, VA: Sunday 21 June 2026 at Point Break Festival
Baltimore, MD: Friday 26 June 2026 at Pier Six Pavilion
Queens, NY: Saturday 27 June 2026 at Forest Hills Stadium
Boston, MA: Thursday 2 July 2026 at Leader Bank Pavilion
Toronto, ON, Canada: Saturday 4 July 2026 at RBC Amphitheatre
The announcement builds on what has already been a landmark year for the band. The “Roots, Rock, Soca” Tour in the UK and Europe, beginning April 2026, will now include five major dates.
UK & EUROPE TOUR DATES:
Paris, France: Thursday 30 April 2026 at Cabaret Sauvage
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Friday 1 May 2026 at Paradiso
London, United Kingdom: Saturday 2 May 2026 at O2 Academy Brixton
** NEW - Antwerp, Belgium: Tuesday 5 May 2026 at Zappa Box
** NEW (SECOND SHOW) - Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Paradiso
General Onsale for US Dates Begins on Friday 6 March at 10 AM
Tickets available at www.kestheband.com
About KestheBand
Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, KestheBand is one of the world’s most influential music groups, known for its vibrant blend of Soca, calypso, reggae, R&B, and global pop. Led by frontman Kees Dieffenthaller (also known as Kes), the band has captivated audiences worldwide with hits such as ‘Cocoa Tea’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Savannah Grass’. Celebrated for their soulful vocals, infectious energy, and boundary-pushing artistry, KestheBand continues to elevate Caribbean music on the international stage through dynamic live performances, community impact, and genre-expanding new releases.