Global star Sean Paul returns to Bulgaria on May 15, 2026, with the Rise Jamaica concert on the stage of Vidas Art Arena at the invitation of Fest Team. Due to adjustments in the artist’s European tour schedule, we are required to change the date of the Sean Paul concert from May 13, to May 15, 2026. Please note that other than the date, all other aspects of the show—including the lineup and venue—remain unchanged. All purchased tickets remain valid without revalidation and require no further action on your part. If you are unable to attend the concert on the new date, please visit festteam.bg/sean-paul, where you can request a refund until March 31, 2026.
With a global career spanning more than two decades, tours in over 120 countries, and dozens of multi-platinum hits, Sean Paul is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars to emerge from Jamaica onto the world stage. Fourteen years after his first encounter with the Bulgarian audience, he returns with a massive production show that will transport fans to the heart of the Caribbean rhythm.
Sean Paul Henriques, to use the artist’s full name, was born in Kingston in 1973. By the age of 24, the whole world learned his name through the hit track “Infiltrate,” and Paul propelled Jamaican music up the charts. However, Sean Paul’s big break came in 2000 with the release of his debut album Stage One, which featured hit songs like “Deport Them,” “No Bligh,” and “Hot Gal Today,” a collaboration with Mr. Vegas. Sean became the best-selling artist for the New York-based VP Records, paving the way for Jamaican producers to enter the global market. A curious moment from the late 90s is when Sean Paul and Mr. Vegas filmed cameo roles in the movie Belly (1998) by American director and producer Hype Williams. Together with DMX, they created the soundtrack for the film, which pushed Sean Paul beyond the boundaries of Jamaican music.
The year was 2001, and Sean Paul was reaping success with the planetary reggae hit “Gimme the Light.” The following year saw the release of “Get Busy,” part of his exceptionally successful second album Dutty Rock, which managed to break stereotypes about dancehall music. Dutty Rock ultimately produced four top 15 hits on Billboard—including “Like Glue” and “I’m Still In Love With You” featuring Sasha—and won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. During this same period, Sean Paul worked with Beyoncé on “Baby Boy,” with Blu Cantrell on “Breathe,” and with Busta Rhymes on “Make It Clap.”
Honored with the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government for his contribution to national culture, Sean Paul remains one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary music, loved by at least two generations of fans worldwide.