Reggae Music Concerts to Look Forward to in 2022
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Looking for something to look forward to in 2022? Check out our list of the top reggae music concerts happening around the world next year!
Reggae Rise Up Music Festival- Florida, USA
Reggae Rise Up Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Florida, USA. The festival was founded in 2014 by Italia Manzo and John E. Osborne. The event is organized by approachable people who have a passion for music and the culture surrounding it. The lineup for the festival includes both local and international reggae acts. In addition to the music, there are also visual artists, craftsmen, and food vendors present at the festival.
Rototom Sunsplash- Benicassim, Spain
One of the biggest reggae festivals in Europe, Rototom Sunsplash takes place in Benicassim, Spain. The annual event attracts top reggae artists from all over the world and features a wide range of activities, including concerts, workshops, and conferences. This year’s lineup includes Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, and more.
Uppsala Reggae Festival- Uppsala, Sweden
The Uppsala Reggae Festival takes place every year in August and attracts visitors from all over Europe. The lineup usually features a mix of well-known and up-and-coming artists, making it a great event for both reggae fans and music lovers in general.
Past headliners have included big names like Sean Paul, Beenie Man, and Shaggy, so you can expect the 2022 edition to be just as star-studded. If you’re looking for a great reggae festival to attend next year, make sure to put the Uppsala Reggae Festival on your radar!
Reggae Geel- Geel, Belgium
Reggae Geel is a three-day music festival that takes place in the small town of Geel, Belgium. The festival was founded in 1981 by a group of reggae fans and has been held annually ever since. Reggae Geel is one of the largest and most well-known reggae festivals in Europe, attracting around 100,000 visitors each year.
The festival features a wide range of reggae artists from different subgenres, including roots reggae, dub, ska, and rocksteady. Some of the artists that have performed at Reggae Geel over the years include Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bounty Killer, Burning Spear, Damian Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and many more.
In recent years, the festival has also started to feature hip hop and R&B artists alongside the traditional reggae lineup. This has led to some criticism from purists who feel that the festival is losing its focus on its roots. However, Reggae Geel organizers have defended their decision, saying that they want to make the festival more inclusive and diverse.
Reggae Geel will next be held from August 5-7, 2022. Tickets are not yet on sale but are typically around €100 for a three-day pass.
Reggaeton Cruise- Miami, Florida
Reggaeton Cruise is an annual event that happens in Miami, Florida. It is a five-day music festival that celebrates reggae music from all over the world. The cruise ship sets sail from Miami to different islands in the Caribbean. Reggaeton Cruise has been happening for over 10 years and it always happens in the month of March.
