Jamaican / Reggae

Jamaican / Reggae: 138 upcoming festivals, including 17 with tickets on sale. Dates: October 2026 to August 2027. The most Jamaican / Reggae: Specialized the Big One, T'entends Pas Ou Koi!?!, and One Love Festival UK 2027.

Jamaican Reggae is characterized by its distinctive off-beat rhythm, often driven by a prominent bassline and a "skank" guitar chop, creating a relaxed yet infectious groove perfect for dancing. This iconic genre evolved from earlier Jamaican styles like Mento, Ska, and Rocksteady, blending West African folk traditions brought by slaves with later influences such as quadrille, flourishing particularly in the post-independence era. Key figures who shaped and popularized reggae include the legendary Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Toots and the Maytals. Its profound cultural impact extends globally, with numerous subgenres like dancehall and dub further diversifying its rich legacy.

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The most Jamaican / Reggae festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Jamaican / Reggae (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. Specialized the Big One

    Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026

    Shorefield Country Park, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With LOS FASTIDIOS, Captain Accident, King Hammond, The Skapones…

    8 / 11 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 15-artist lineup73% Jamaican / Reggae

  2. T'entends Pas Ou Koi!?!

    Nov 14, 2026

    Acte 3, Belgium 🇧🇪

    With NUTTEA, LORD ISSA

    2 / 5 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 7-artist lineup40% Jamaican / Reggae

  3. One Love Festival UK 2027

    Aug 20 – Aug 22, 2027

    East Sussex, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With CIMARONS, The Cimarons, Aba Shanti-I, Earl Gateshead…

    5 / 14 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 37-artist lineup36% Jamaican / Reggae

  4. City Splash

    May 31, 2027

    Brockwell Park, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With Seani B, Izzy Bossy, Damian Marley, Dexta Daps…

    6 / 19 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 35-artist lineup32% Jamaican / Reggae

  5. Closer To The Sun 2027

    Jan 9 – Jan 13, 2027

    Puerto Aventuras, Mexico 🇲🇽

    With Lila Iké, SOJA, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure…

    5 / 16 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 20-artist lineup31% Jamaican / Reggae

  6. Mighty Sounds Festival 2027

    Jun 25 – Jun 27, 2027

    Tábor, Czechia 🇨🇿

    With Dubioza Kolektiv, The Suicide Machines, Jaya the Cat, Pirates of the Pubs…

    6 / 22 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 24-artist lineup27% Jamaican / Reggae

  7. Reggae Rise Up Florida 2027

    Mar 11 – Mar 14, 2027

    St. Petersburg, United States 🇺🇸

    With Burning Spear, Collie Buddz, Dirty Heads, Jesse Royal…

    9 / 38 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 41-artist lineup24% Jamaican / Reggae

  8. LYON ANTIFA FEST (LAF)

    Dec 10 – Dec 11, 2026

    Lyon, France 🇫🇷

    With MARCEL ET SON ORCHESTRE

    1 / 5 Jamaican / Reggae artists20% Jamaican / Reggae

  9. Haunted Fest Pittsburgh 2026

    Oct 30, 2026

    Pittsburgh, United States 🇺🇸

    With Distinct Motive

    1 / 6 Jamaican / Reggae artists17% Jamaican / Reggae

  10. INVISIBLE

    Nov 17 – Nov 26, 2026

    Brest, France 🇫🇷

    With NUEIT

    1 / 6 Jamaican / Reggae artistsout of a 9-artist lineup17% Jamaican / Reggae

Upcoming Jamaican / Reggae festivals

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145 upcoming Jamaican / Reggae festivals worldwide: the 138 with an announced line-up, plus 7 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while their previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.