Reggae Month

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MusicKingston
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration28 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsReggae Month is coordinated across multiple
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JMD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Reggae Month in Kingston

A government-proclaimed February program, running since 2008, coordinated by a Reggae Month Secretariat alongside the JCDC, the Institute of Jamaica, and the Ministry of Culture. It opens around Dennis Brown's February 1 birthday and builds to Bob Marley's February 6 birthday, mixing free concerts, seminars, church services, and school programs across Kingston and beyond.

The Government of Jamaica proclaimed February as Reggae Month in 2008, anchoring the national program to the birth dates of two influential reggae figures five days apart: Dennis Brown, born February 1, and Bob Marley, born February 6, whose birthday functions as the month's centerpiece.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Reggae Month is coordinated across multiple government agencies rather than staged by one producer, and it anchors its calendar to two specific birth dates, Dennis Brown on February 1 and Bob Marley on February 6, rather than a single festival weekend

02

The mystery stays covered

A newer feature, Reggae Wednesdays, streams weekly showcases online, extending programming to an international audience beyond whoever attends events in person

03

The city starts moving

Community-level events organized independently by parish JCDC offices add further variation from year to year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Tributes to Dennis Brown on February 1 and a free Bob Marley birthday concert on February 6 recur annually as the month's fixed anchor points

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside newer additions like the weekly streamed Reggae Wednesdays showcase

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual wear for most community and concert events; some formal panel or industry seminar events may call for business-casual attire.

Safety

At Reggae Month, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Kingston you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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, Kingston, Jamaica

Nearest airportKIN — Norman Manley
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Kingston you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kingston via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kingston, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual wear for most community and concert events; some formal panel or industry seminar events may call for business-casual attire.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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Reggae Month?

Reggae Month is listed for Past edition: 1–28 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Reggae Month take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kingston, Kingston, 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.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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