Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been confirmed as a headliner for the 2026 edition of Reggae Land, marking a major coup for what organizers are calling the festival's "biggest edition to date."
The festival, now in its sixth year, returns to the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Organizers revealed the full lineup today, confirming that the Worl' Boss will make his Reggae Land debut on the Main Stage on Sunday. He joins a heavy-hitting roster that includes Shaggy and Shenseea. Dancehall veterans Super Cat and Reggae stalwarts Inner Circle round out the Sunday main stage bill.
Saturday's lineup features a "world debut" performance by The King & The Royals—a collaborative project uniting the 'King of the Dancehall' Beenie Man with the Grammy-winning reggae family Morgan Heritage. The performance is billed as a "historic, unifying live experience." Saturday will also see performances from Tarrus Riley, Barrington Levy, and Jah9, alongside Konshens and Kranium, both of whom are making their first appearances at the festival.
With over 120 artists scheduled to perform across seven stages, the festival is preparing to host up to 100,000 attendees over the weekend.
To accommodate the expanded lineup, organizers announced the addition of two new stages for 2026, bringing the total to seven.
The most significant addition is the Dancehall Stage, a new open-air arena with a 7,000-person capacity dedicated to high-energy performances. The lineup for this stage includes T.O.K, Charly Black, Cham, Ding Dong, Stylo G, and Serani, alongside UK industry staples like David Rodigan and Seani B.
Also new is Bob's Bar Stage, an indoor venue designed to showcase roots reggae, dub, and lovers rock, featuring selectors and artists such as Don Letts, Channel One, and Earl Gateshead.
In a statement regarding the expansion, JBM Music, the festival's organizers, said:
"Every year we push ourselves to make Reggae Land bigger, better, and more vibrant for everyone who joins us. As the festival grows, we're determined to give even more back to the amazing community that powers this event. By expanding the line-up and adding new stages, we're bringing more music, more culture, and more energy than ever before."
The festival's other established stages return with curated lineups:
- The One Love Stage (Roots & Culture): Featuring Richie Spice, Ken Boothe, Sanchez, Mr Vegas, Alborosie, and Third World.
- The Carnival Stage (Jungle & Bass): Featuring General Levy, Congo Natty, and a Jungle Cakes takeover.
- The Dub Stage: Featuring Mad Professor, Scientist, and Mungo's Hi Fi.
Tickets for Reggae Land 2026 go on sale Friday, January 30, at 9:00 AM, starting at £74.50 plus booking fees at https://reggaeland.co.uk/
MAIN STAGE
Vybz Kartel / Shenseea / Shaggy / Beanie Man & Morgan Heritage / Tarrus Riley /
Konshens / Kranium / Barrington Levy / Super Cat / Inner Circle / Mo'Kalamity & The Wizards / Jah9
ONE LOVE STAGE
Richie Spice / Ken Boothe / Sanchez / Mr Vegas / Alborosie / Jesse Royal / Third World / Samory I / Hollie Cook / League of Rebelz / Ras Kwame
DANCEHALL STAGE
T.O.K / Charly Black / Cham / Serani / Stylo G / Ding Dong / David Rodigan / The Heatwave Presents Hot Wuk / Seani B / Becca D & Vybz Sr / Kash & Pharoah G / Shayne Marie / DJ Larni / DJ Nate / DJ Dennyhus / DJ Davda & Pure VIbes
CARNIVAL STAGE
General Levy / Congo Natty / Jungle Cakes takeover feat. Ed Solo, Deekline, Benny Page, Navigator, Killa P / Fabio & Grooverider & MC GQ / Top Cat Live / Eva Lazarus / Robbo Ranx / Shabba Party presents Janelle Wynter, Serocee & friends / Ragga Twins Crew / Prince Fatty & Horseman / Ras Kwame presents Reggae Recipe / Jamie Rodigan / Kaya Fyah / Sugarkane
DUB STAGE
Mad Professor & the Ariwa Posse / Scientist / Little Lion Sound / Mungos Hi Fi feat. Charlie P / Reggae Roast feat Horseman & ADJ / Aba Shanti I / Saxon Sound / Dr Alimantado / Nadine Sutherland / Omega Nebula / Sister Aisha / King Tubby's Soundsystem / Sister Audrey / YNG CPTN Sound feat. BLVK H3RO, Teshay Mekeda / Sisters in Dub / Side by Side Soundsystem
ROMPAS REGGAE SHACK
Ayito / Clapper Priest / Chez / Boxer Banton / Daddy Nature / DJ Ardi / DJ Dansey / Liam Monaghan / Lionpulse / Mister Bounce / MC Enamie / Raptor MC / JP (World Dance) / Skillzee / Uncle Dugs / T-Cuts / Shumba Youth
BOB'S BAR
Don Letts / Channel One / Earl Gateshead / Iration Steppas / Rhoda Dakar / Greensleeves Hi Fi / Josh Skints / Dub Pistols Sound System / Mark Ryder / Gully B / Queen Bee
