Uppsala Reggae Festival

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MusicUppsala
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-About 10,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's history is unusually eventful
Language["sv"]Currency: SEK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Uppsala Reggae Festival in Uppsala

Uppsala Reggae Festival is Scandinavia's largest reggae festival, first formally held in 2001 though the name was used as early as 1995. Traditionally staged each August at Fyrishov in Uppsala, the festival has moved venues and paused several times across its history while remaining the region's leading reggae event.

Uppsala Reggae Festival holds the title of the largest reggae festival in Scandinavia, a distinction that has persisted even though the festival's operating history has been far from continuous.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's history is unusually eventful for a music event of its size: it relocated temporarily to Gavle for 2012 and 2013, went dark for a six-year stretch, and returned to Uppsala in 2017 for a scaled-back single-day edition before rebuilding to a full two-day festival in 2018 with a lineup headlined by Jimmy Cliff, Alborosie, Tarrus Riley, Konshens and Protoje, a roster spanning multiple generations of reggae's biggest international names

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival returned specifically to Fyrishov, its original 2001 venue, for its 2019 edition, and its title as Scandinavia's largest reggae festival has held despite the gaps in its operating history

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

the festival's original 2001 venue

Water and renewal

Living ritual

remains closely associated with the event's identity even through years when the festival was staged elsewhere or paused entirely

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its position as Scandinavia's largest reggae festival has remained a consistent point of identity across its intermittent operating history

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Uppsala Reggae Festival, plan transport around the exact Uppsala venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual festival wear is standard, with layers useful given Uppsala's variable August evenings; comfortable shoes suited to standing and moving around an outdoor festival ground at Fyrishov...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Uppsala Reggae Festival, stay near the part of Uppsala you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["sv"] · SEK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.86 N, 17.64 EOpen in Google Maps

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Nearest airportARN — Stockholm-Arlanda
TransportFor Uppsala Reggae Festival, plan transport around the exact Uppsala venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Uppsala Reggae Festival, stay near the part of Uppsala you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Uppsala via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Uppsala, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearCasual festival wear is standard, with layers useful given Uppsala's variable August evenings; comfortable shoes suited to standing and moving around an outdoor festival ground at Fyrishov are recommended.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Sweden 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 Uppsala Reggae Festival?

Uppsala Reggae Festival is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Uppsala Reggae Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Summer 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?

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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Official URLuppsalareggaefestival.se
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
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