The best reggae, dub and ska festivals

A global phenomenon that still heavily influences modern culture today, reggae, and its many sub-genres, has been a pioneering and potent force within music, the arts and politics since it first arrived on the airwaves back in the 1960s.

The likes of Lee Scratch Perry, Toots & The Maytals and genre figurehead Bob Marley have gifted the world with an extensive list of iconic records. And that’s not all. Think of all the modern reggae legends, from the titan in Popcaan, Chronixx, and General Levy, to some of our favourite party starters like Mungo's Hi-fi, Gentleman’s Dub Club, Channel One, and so many more. The genre continues to evolve, innovate and inspire, with a rooted universal sound that never seems to age.

The UK and Europe offer an abundance of reggae, ska, rocksteady and dub festivals, and whilst it might not be the Caribbean, you can still get a taste of its flavour by heading down to one of the festivals below.

Click or tap on the event titles to find tickets and more information.

 

 

Reggae Land Festival

2025 Lineup: Chronixx, Capleton, Protoje, YG Marley, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Spragga Benz, Tanya Stephens, Marcia Griffiths, General Levy, Dub Pistols, Mugos Hi-Fi and many more

When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd August 2025

Where: The National Bowl in Milton Keynes

The UK's biggest Reggae Festival, Reggae Land, will touch down in Milton Keynes, Campbell Park, this summer for yet another incredible weekend, teeming with performances from some of the best live reggae, dub, and dancehall artists around.

Across the two-day, family-friendly weekend event, big names always line up to play the stage, with this year seeing heavyweights like Chronixx, Capleton, and Protoje, alongside some wicked bass-fuelled sets from the likes of General Levy, Dub Pistols and Mugos Hi-Fi, and more. Basically, whatever facets of dub music you're after, you can find a spot to bob and weave here. 

However, don't just go for the music! Punters will also be spoilt with an offering of delicious and authentic food in the festival's Caribbean Food Village, with plenty of Caribbean cocktails and rum bars on hand to help wash it all down. What's not to love?

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Reggae Land Festival- HERE

 

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City Splash Festival

2025 Lineup: Popcaan, Tarrus Riley, Spice, Valiant, Odumodublvck, Teejay, Channel One, General Levy, Ms Dynamite, Mad Professor, and many more

When: Monday 26th May 2025

Where: Brockwell Park in London

London's biggest celebration of Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeat, and all the food and culture that comes along with it, City Splash is going to drench you in great riddims and vibes. 

The lineup is stacked with big names, too. From modern Jamaican deejay legend Popcaan to Rastafari vocalist Turrus Riley to dancehall queen Spice, this is the biggest cultural celebration of all things Caribbean in the capital. 

One day, seven stages, over 60 artists, 20,000 people, over 45 food trucks and traders, Reggae festivals don't get much better than this, just secure those tickets before it's too late. 

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on City Splash Festival - HERE

 

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The Margate Reggae Festival

2025 Lineup: UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Maxi Priest, The Selecter, Trojan Sound System, Mad Professor, Don Letts, Congo Natty, and many more

When: Saturday 12th July 2025

Where: Dreamland in Margate

Margate Reggae Festival returns to Dreamland for a massive celebration of Reggae on the Kent coast. Headlined by UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, the one-day event brings together legends, pioneers, and fresh talent for an unmissable day of sun-soaked tunes and incomparable vibes.

The line-up also includes reggae-fusion icon Maxi Priest, 2 Tone trailblazer The Selecter, dub master Mad Professor, and original queen of reggae Dawn Penn. Congo Natty, Bitty McLean, Pato Banton and Don Letts also join the bill, with Trojan Sound System and Real Roots keeping the riddims rolling.

Rompa’s Reggae Shack will fuel the party with reggae, dub, dancehall and jungle all day. With sunshine energy, a seaside setting, and a community spirit that’s pure irie, Margate Reggae Festival is a must for fans of the genre. 

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Hastings Reggae Festival - HERE

 

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Solihull Summer Fest 

2025 Lineup: UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Maxi Priest, Bitty McLean, Bad Manners, Artful Dodger, and more

When: Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th July 2025

Where: Tudor Grange Park in Solihull

Solihull Summer Fest returns for its ninth edition with a weekend of live music and sun-soaked energy in the heart of the West Midlands, where you and your pals can photosynthesise in the heat whilst having your ears blessed by iconic acts like UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Maxi Priest, Bitty McLean, Bad Manners, and more.

Though not strictly a reggae festival, Solihull Summer Fest delivers a healthy dose (as you can see above) alongside its broader pop and soul line-up. So expect a vibrant crowd, top-tier performances, and one of the best atmospheres in the Midlands that's just perfect for dancing the weekend away. Whether you're there for the reggae legends or just good music and good times, Solihull Summer Fest delivers on all fronts. Grab tickets below. 

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Solihull Summer Fest - HERE

 

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Moovin Festival

2025 Lineup: Folamour, The Sugarhill Gang, Ibibio Sound Machine, Afriquoi, 

When: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th June 2025

Where: Whitebottom Farm in Stockport

Big names, booming basslines, and a boutique festival in a bull field...it can only mean one thing... Moovin Festival is back for 2025 and promises to get you dancing to a music lover’s mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house and drum & bass until the cows come home. 

From its humble beginnings that started with a few hundred people has now ballooned into a sellout event that any reggae festival fan has on their to-do lists. It has now well and truly established itself as THE place to party on the August bank holiday weekend. 

Not far from Manchester, yet feeling like another world, Moovin takes place at the eco-friendly Whitebottom Farm nestled in the stunning Compstall countryside. Through a magical canopy of trees, past lakes with waterfowl to greet you, and with a breathtaking gorge welcoming you at the entrance, that’s when the special weekend adventures really begin. 

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Moovin Festival - HERE

 

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The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam

2025 Lineup: Ragga Twins, Iration Steppas, Ras Demo, Uncle Dugs, King Yoof, and many many more

When: Friday 7th - Monday 12th March 2025

Where: Club Panama in Amsterdam

Just imagine if four of the biggest promoters in Jungle and Reggae music got together and put on a weekend in Amsterdam for over 1000 ravers... Well, you don’t have to imagine any more because that is exactly what is going down this May when The Jungle Weekender comes to the Dutch capital. 

Jungle Mania, established in 1994 and still the Kings of the Jungle; AWOL, one of the world's longest-running jungle brands spanning over 3 decades; Vibena Jungle, the true sound of underground Jungle music in London and beyond; and Rompas Reggae Shack, the world-renowned Reggae promotion brand, have all come together to give you a lineup stacked beyond belief.

Get those flights booked and head on over to this; we can't think of many bigger and better celebrations of the scene in the entire world, and we can't wait to be bopping along down at the front with you.

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on The Jungle Weekender - HERE 

 

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In It Together Festival 

2025 Lineup: David Rodigan, Dub Pistols Soundsystem, Rasta Fou, Gentleman's Dub Club, Bad Manners, and more 

When: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th May, 2025

Where: Old Park Farm, Margam in Port Talbot

Promising to deliver its biggest and best iteration yet, In It Together will return in 2025 to Port Talbot's Old Park Farm and has something to enjoy in plenty of genres, from pop and rock to dance. For the reggae festival fans out there, the debut of the Steelworks stage a few years back was one to remember, and it will be returning this year for another stage-shaking selection of sounds, both reggae and harder, to suit the Swansea sunset. 

Genre regulars like David Rodigan, Dub Pistols Soundsystem, Gentleman's Dub Club, Bad Manners, alongside the multi-genre excellence it has gained a rep for. Basically, if you love that music, but your pals are less convinced, this is the spot to go to appease. Grab tickets below!

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on In It Together - HERE 

 

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Equinox Festival 

2025 Lineup: Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, The Renegade Liuve ft Ray Keith, Reggae Roast, Dub N Teng, Juicemna, and many many more. 

When: Tursday 18th - Monday 22nd Spetember 2025

Where: Chalk Farm in Lincolnshire 

Equinox is all about unity. This unique festival brings an eclectic array of genres - with reggae, Dub, and Ska intertwined - and styles together to give what is surely going to be one of the best parties in the known universe.

The action will be spread across three live music venues and three thriving dance tents, which include the best psydub, tech and trance tunes from the Sunshine tent along with some banging jungle beats to boot. Couple that with a variety of food traders and a selection of stalls with clothes, handmade crafts and jewellery, it's too good an event to turn down, really. 

 

Find tickets, FAQS, and more information on Equinox Festival - HERE

 

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In the mood to start planning your summer festival adventure in 2025? Be sure to check out Skiddle's full festival guide here.

  

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.