Peter Tosh Music Festival

View on map
MusicKingston/Belmont
Dates19 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's distinguishing structure is
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JMD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Peter Tosh Music Festival in Kingston/Belmont

Peter Tosh Music Festival, also covered in press as Tosh Fest, honors the reggae icon each October around his October 19 birthday across several Westmoreland communities tied to his life, including Belmont, his birthplace and burial site, and Bluefields, home to the Peter Tosh Memorial Garden. Programming spans a free memorial gathering, a ticketed concert, and a symposium on his activism.

Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert McIntosh on October 19, 1944, in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, and grew up in Belmont, a small community in the same parish where he is buried in a mausoleum built beside his boyhood home.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's distinguishing structure is its spread across multiple linked components in one parish rather than a single event: a free memorial garden gathering in Bluefields, a ticketed concert elsewhere in Westmoreland, an Equal Rights and Legalize It Symposium examining Tosh's activism specifically, and a closing excursion to his Belmont birthplace and mausoleum

02

The mystery stays covered

Anchoring the whole tribute to Tosh's actual home parish, rather than staging it in Kingston's reggae industry hub, keeps the commemoration tied to the specific place where he was born, raised and is buried

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Honoring Peter Tosh around his October 19 birthday

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with a free public gathering at his Bluefields memorial garden and a pilgrimage-style visit to his Belmont birthplace and mausoleum

The sacred route

Living ritual

forms the tribute's consistent core across its various concert and symposium components

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

19 October 2026

Getting around

For Peter Tosh Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Kingston/Belmont venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual concert and outdoor event wear for the memorial garden and concert portions; comfortable clothing suited to a rural, multi-site day out for the birthplace excursion.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Peter Tosh Music Festival, stay near the part of Kingston/Belmont you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

JMD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.00 N, 76.79 WOpen in Google Maps

Kingston/Belmont, Kingston/Westmoreland, Jamaica

Nearest airportKIN — Norman Manley
TransportFor Peter Tosh Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Kingston/Belmont venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Peter Tosh Music Festival, stay near the part of Kingston/Belmont you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kingston/Belmont via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kingston/Belmont, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual concert and outdoor event wear for the memorial garden and concert portions; comfortable clothing suited to a rural, multi-site day out for the birthplace excursion.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Jamaica and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Peter Tosh Music Festival?

Peter Tosh Music Festival is listed for 19 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Peter Tosh Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kingston/Belmont, Jamaica. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kingston/Belmont, Kingston/Westmoreland, Jamaica

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcarnifest.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates19 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Rock in Rio

4–13 September 2026

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo pending

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Past edition: 25 June–4 July 2026

Montreal, Canada
Photo pending

Tomorrowland Brasil

Past edition: 10–12 October 2025

Itu, Brazil
Photo pending

Glastonbury Festival

23–27 June 2027

Pilton, United Kingdom

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →