Reggae Land on Monday, Jan. 26, announced its largest lineup yet for its sixth edition, returning to Milton Keynes National Bowl, UK, on Aug. 1-2.
With over 120 artists across seven stages, this lineup makes the festival’s most ambitious year yet, featuring one of the biggest reggae and Dancehall billings worldwide, said entertainment publicist Chris Alderton.
Since relocating to Milton Keynes National Bowl, Reggae Land has made the venue a Caribbean cultural hub, blending world-class performances with Caribbean food villages, rum bars, flea markets, museum spaces, and immersive decor, he said.
Since relocating to Milton Keynes National Bowl, Reggae Land has made the venue a Caribbean cultural hub, blending world-class performances with Caribbean food villages, rum bars, flea markets, museum spaces, and immersive decor, he said.
“In 2026, the festival expands further with the addition of two new stages, even higher levels of production and sound, and up to 100,000 attendees across the weekend,” he added. “All this and more make Reggae Land a truly authentic and tastefully curated showcase of Caribbean music, food, and art in many different forms.
“Across the much-anticipated August weekend, Reggae Land will once again celebrate a full spectrum from roots and reggae royalty to dancehall, dub, jungle and carnival energy – all while bringing together legendary names, global stars, emerging artists and scene-defining selectors,” Alderton continued.
Saturday’s Main Stage is headlined by the exclusive world debut of landmark supergroup The King & The Royals, uniting Beenie Man and Morgan Heritage, both returning after solo performances in previous years.
“The King & The Royals serve up a historic, unifying live experience that brings together their two GRAMMY-winning legacies for one powerful, deeply authentic celebration, with spiritual uplift and lyrical mastery at its core,” Alderton said.
“The King & The Royals serve up a historic, unifying live experience that brings together their two GRAMMY-winning legacies for one powerful, deeply authentic celebration, with spiritual uplift and lyrical mastery at its core,” Alderton said.
“Dancehall fire and reggae soul will collide and feature many of their global hits, timeless classics, and an emotional, high-energy vibe designed for all ages and all generations,” he added.
Alderton said they will be joined by debut performances from Tarrus Riley, Barrington Levy, and Jah9, as well as Konshens and Kranium, who both make their debut Reggae Land appearances.
Alderton said they will be joined by debut performances from Tarrus Riley, Barrington Levy, and Jah9, as well as Konshens and Kranium, who both make their debut Reggae Land appearances.
On Sunday, Alderton said the Main Stage welcomes “one of the most sought-after Dancehall artists on the planet, making his long-awaited Reggae Land debut, the one and only Vybz Kartel.
“He is one of dancehall’s most influential and prolific artists and has long redefined the genre with his razor-sharp lyricism, endless creativity, and unmatched cultural impact,” he said. “He’s a global hit machine with standouts including ‘Summertime,’ ‘Wine to the Top’ and ‘Party With Me’, plus a catalogue that spans street anthems, club classics and melodic crossovers.”
“He is one of dancehall’s most influential and prolific artists and has long redefined the genre with his razor-sharp lyricism, endless creativity, and unmatched cultural impact,” he said. “He’s a global hit machine with standouts including ‘Summertime,’ ‘Wine to the Top’ and ‘Party With Me’, plus a catalogue that spans street anthems, club classics and melodic crossovers.”
On stage, Kartel delivers intensity, presence, and crowd sing-alongs, with a sound that shaped modern Dancehall, Alderton said.
Alongside Kartel is another debut Reggae Land performance from “the incredible GRAMMY-nominated Shenseea, as well as the return of one of Jamaica’s most commercially successful exports, Shaggy, making his first appearance since headlining the very first Reggae Land back in 2022,” Alderton said.
Alderton said Super Cat, Inner Circle, and Mo’Kalamity & The Wizards make up the rest of Sunday’s mainstage line-up, “who all continue the festival’s tradition of showcasing iconic voices alongside contemporary global stars.”
The One Love Stage continues to honor roots, culture, and conscious sounds.
The One Love Stage continues to honor roots, culture, and conscious sounds.
He said Saturday’s lineup includes Richie Spice, Ken Boothe, Jesse Royal, Samory I, League of Rebelz, and Ras Kwame, while Sunday sees performances from Sanchez, Mr. Vegas, Alborosie, Third World, and Hollie Cook.
New for 2026, Alderton said the Dancehall Stage delivers high-energy performances and sound system culture across both days.
New for 2026, Alderton said the Dancehall Stage delivers high-energy performances and sound system culture across both days.
The punlicist said Saturday features T.O.K, Charly Black, Stylo G, The Heatwave presents Hot Wuk, and sets from Seani B, Kash & Pharaoh G, DJ Larni, and DJ Dennyhus & Prime.
Sunday brings Cham, Serani, Ding Dong, David Rodigan, Becca D, Shayna Marie, DJ Nate, and DJ Davda, Alderton said.
Sunday brings Cham, Serani, Ding Dong, David Rodigan, Becca D, Shayna Marie, DJ Nate, and DJ Davda, Alderton said.
The Carnival Stage brings crossover energy and bass-driven sounds.
Alderton said Saturday includes General Levy, the Jungle Cakes takeover featuring Ed Solo, Deekline, Benny Page, Navigator and Killa P, Eva Lazarus, Robbo Ranx, Prince Fatty & Horseman, Jamie Rodigan and Sugarkane.
Sunday hosts Congo Natty, Fabio & Grooverider & MC GQ, Top Cat (Live), Ragga Twins Crew, Shabba presents Janelle Wynter, Serocee & Friends, Ras Kwame’s Reggae Recipe and Kaya Fyah, Alderton said.
He said the Dub Stage returns with heavyweight sound system culture across both days, including Mad Professor, Little Lion Sound, Reggae Roast, Scientist, Mungos Hi Fi & Charlie P, Aba Shanti I, YNG CPTN Sound, Sisters in Dub, Saxon Sound, Side by Side Soundsystem, King Tubby’s Soundsystem and more.
He said the Dub Stage returns with heavyweight sound system culture across both days, including Mad Professor, Little Lion Sound, Reggae Roast, Scientist, Mungos Hi Fi & Charlie P, Aba Shanti I, YNG CPTN Sound, Sisters in Dub, Saxon Sound, Side by Side Soundsystem, King Tubby’s Soundsystem and more.
Alderton said Rompa’s Reggae Shack returns with Ayito, Clapper Priest, Chez, Boxer Banton, Daddy Nature, DJ Ardi, DJ Dansey, Uncle Dugs, Lionpulse, and more across the weekend, while the newly introduced Bob’s Bar Stage provides a dedicated space for roots reggae, dub, and lovers’ rock.
Across the weekend, Alderton said artists include Earl Gateshead, Don Letts, Iration Steppas, Channel One, Dub Pistols Sound System, Rhoda Dakar, Greensleeves Hi Fi, Josh Skints, Mark Ryder, Gully B, and Queen Bee.
“Nowhere in the country, or arguably anywhere in Europe, serves up such a rich, tasteful blend of Caribbean music and culture than Reggae Land,” Alderton said. “So, make sure you’re part of this year’s biggest ever celebration.”
Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m.
Sign up via www.reggaeland.co.uk.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m.
Sign up via www.reggaeland.co.uk.
