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Dancehall royalty will dominate the UK this summer as Beenie Man and Vybz Kartel are confirmed among a plethora of headline acts for Reggae Land 2026, the country’s largest reggae festival. The landmark booking marks a rare moment where two of Jamaica’s most influential hitmakers anchor the same weekend on British soil, leading one of the most stacked reggae and dancehall line-ups ever assembled in the UK.
Set for Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, Reggae Land returns with seven stages celebrating reggae, dancehall and wider Caribbean culture. Saturday’s main stage will see Beenie Man join forces with Grammy-winning Morgan Heritage for a special performance billed as The King & The Royals, supported by heavyweights including Tarrus Riley, Konshens, Kranium, Barrington Levy and Jah9. Across the site, fans can expect performances from Ken Boothe, Richie Spice, Jesse Royal, T.O.K, Charly Black and Stylo G, alongside sound system culture at the Dub Stage, Carnival Stage and Bob’s Bar.
Sunday belongs to Vybz Kartel, who headlines the main stage with a formidable supporting cast featuring Shenseea, Shaggy, Super Cat, Inner Circle and Mo’ Kalamity. Elsewhere, Cham tops the Dancehall Stage, while Third World, Sanchez, Alborosie and Hollie Cook appear on the One Love Stage. From Scientist and King Tubby’s Soundsystem to Don Letts and Channel One, the weekend blends legacy acts with contemporary stars, underscoring Reggae Land’s reputation as a cultural touchstone for Caribbean music in Europe.
With two days of genre-defining performances and a line-up that spans generations, Reggae Land 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important reggae and dancehall events the UK has seen in years, reaffirming the island’s global influence and setting the bar high for festival season.
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