One Love Festival Jamaica

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MusicMontego Bay
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's distinguishing feature is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JMD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

One Love Festival Jamaica in Montego Bay

One Love Music Festival, staged at Rose Hall outside Montego Bay, was founded by Cedella Marley and Rose Hall executive Michael Rollins to pair reggae headliners with a fundraising mission for education, entrepreneurship and environmental projects across Jamaica. Its documented 2017 edition booked Akon, Skip Marley, Tessanne Chin and Jahmiel, built around Bob Marley's own message of unity rather than a generic reggae-festival brand.

Cedella Marley and Rose Hall Developments executive Michael Rollins launched the One Love Music Festival on the grounds of Rose Hall outside Montego Bay in March 2017, booking a two-night bill that mixed international names such as Akon and Norwegian duo Nico and Vinz with Jamaican acts including Tessanne Chin, Jahmiel and Skip Marley.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's distinguishing feature is its funding model: rather than existing purely as a concert, ticket revenue was earmarked for grassroots education, entrepreneurship and environmental programs administered in Jamaican communities, a structure tied directly to Cedella Marley's Tuff Gong International and to Rose Hall Developments' tourism arm

02

The mystery stays covered

Staged on resort grounds at Rose Hall rather than in a Kingston stadium or downtown street setting, the event packaged reggae culture for visiting and local audiences at once

03

The city starts moving

Its billing drew deliberately from Bob Marley's own catalogue and message, giving the festival a direct lineage to his legacy rather than a borrowed festival name

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws its name and organizing philosophy directly from Bob Marley's One Love message of unity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

tying a modern concert format to his family's ongoing cultural and philanthropic work through Tuff Gong International

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For One Love Festival Jamaica, plan transport around the exact Montego Bay venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual resort wear suited to an outdoor North Coast evening: light fabrics, comfortable closed shoes for standing on grass or paved festival grounds, and a light layer for cooler night air...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For One Love Festival Jamaica, stay near the part of Montego Bay 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 map18.47 N, 77.92 WOpen in Google Maps

Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

Nearest airportMBJ — Sangster
TransportFor One Love Festival Jamaica, plan transport around the exact Montego Bay venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor One Love Festival Jamaica, stay near the part of Montego Bay you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Montego Bay via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Montego Bay, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual resort wear suited to an outdoor North Coast evening: light fabrics, comfortable closed shoes for standing on grass or paved festival grounds, and a light layer for cooler night air off the water.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 One Love Festival Jamaica?

One Love Festival Jamaica is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does One Love Festival Jamaica take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Montego Bay, St. James, 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 URLvisitjamaica.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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