We’re a month into Summer ‘17. We know you have started making those great summer memories with your family and friends! Because that is what summer is truly about.
One of the best summer pastimes is the music festival. As you can imagine, the list of festivals you should check out this month is extensive. We know it can be tough to decide which music festivals you should check out in your region. That’s why we have created this month’s guide to let you know what is happening in your neck of the woods.
Some of these festivals may require a road trip. You may even need to take a flight! But, we know the experience you have will be well worth the effort.
SUMMERJAM
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Location: Cologne, Germany
Official Website: https://en.summerjam.de/
Held annually at the Fühlinger See, a lake located in Cologne, Germany. This festival welcomes between 25,000 and 30,000 people to its venue. There are two stages and two tends located on an island with camping area surrounding the lake. The event takes place over 3 days. It takes place during the first weekend in July. This festival is over 20 years old and has seen the likes of Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, and Beenie Man grace their stages.
NORTH WEST ROOTS FESTIVAL
Date: July 7 – July 8
Location: Washington, USA
Official Website: http://nwrootsfestival.com/
This “get the friends together to camp and play music” festival would be a great road trip option. Showcasing local and national touring bands on 2 stages. You can experience late night festivities with the sounds of top local DJs. Get down with some fun in the sun! Enjoy tunes you can groove to! Eat some local food and check out local art!.
SUNRISE REGGAE + SKA
Date: July 7 – July 9
Location: Germany
Official Website: http://www.sunrisefestival.de/
This festival showcases the power of unity! Thousands gather in Germany for a “family ting”. With acts such as Toots & The Maytals, Dub Inc, and Skarra Mucci, Summer 2017 at this festival is going to be an experience you wouldn’t want to miss.
ISLAND REGGAE FEST
Date: July 8
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Official Website: https://www.islandreggaefest.com/
The annual 1-day music and entertainment celebration of island reggae culture and lifestyle takes place in the heart of Silicon Valley. This festival continues to showcase worldwide and locally renowned artists and bands. Performing acts include: Conkarah, UB40, Tribal Theory and more!
ÖLAND ROOTS
Date: July 13 – July 15
Location: Sweden
Official Website: http://www.olandroots.com/en
If you are looking for a festival created to help you escape the from society’s demands. This festival is for you! Visitors create a community of love, solidarity, and awareness. By the end of this 3-day festival, you will want to work towards a common future based on the community! The festival features major Swedish acts, upcoming artists as well as international sensations such as Protoje and the Indignation.
DUB CAMP
Date: July 13 – July 16
Location: France
Official Website: https://www.dubcampfestival.com/
A festival dedicated to the outdoor sound system movement. This one is for those who enjoy that part of reggae culture! Over 50 crews perform under 4 marquees. These crews hail from France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, England, and Sweden to name a few.
LAKE SPLASH
Date: July 14 – July 15
Location: Switzerland
Official Website: http://lakesplash.ch/
Get ready for 2 days of good vibes ONLY! For 20 years, this festival has welcomed national and international reggae bands to Switzerland. This year’s lineup includes the Virgin Islands Nice Tour with Pressure Busspipe, Niyorah, and Revelation Da Royal.
MIGHTY SOUNDS
Date: July 14 – July 16
Location: Tábor, Czech Republic
Official Website: https://www.mightysounds.cz/en/
A unique 3-day music event. This festivals happens every year in July. he festival focuses primarily on punk and punk rock, rock’n’roll, hardcore, reggae, ska, rockabilly, indie rock and other styles of music. A large number of foreign bands represent within the lineup each year. This makes it particularly special for the avid festival attendee.
REGGAE SESSION FESTIVAL
Date: July 15 – July 16
Location: France
Official Website: https://reggae-session-festival.com/
This festival’s aim is to promote the culture of reggae in France. To promote the values of sharing, respect, and unity. This year’s lineup includes such local and international artists as Kabaka Pyramid, The Soul Sonics, and Luciano to name a few.
REGGAE SUMFEST
Date: July 16 – July 22
Location: Jamaica
Official Website: http://reggaesumfest.com/
This festival represents the past, present, and future of reggae music. Started over 20 years ago, today this festival has a modernized approach to create a top tier global property. Fans from all over the world touchdown to experience “brand Jamaica”. International fans also have the option to buy an online streaming package.
BABABOOM FESTIVAL
Date: July 18 – July 23
Location: Italy
Official Website: http://www.bababoomfestival.it/en/
Born of the union of various cultures from the region, the Bababoom Festival is a multifaceted festival of artistic expressions. National and International artist perform during the festival. This festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to learn and improve their techniques for success in the industry. There is also recreational space for participants to enjoy high quality events.
SEASPLASH FESTIVAL
Date: July 20 – July 23
Location:
Official Website: https://seasplash-festival.com/en/
The Seasplash Festival is one of the longest-running Croatian festivals. It takes place at a magical location – Fort Punta Christo near Pula and is the ideal place for easy-going people who enjoy excellent but relaxed summer entertainment close to the sea. At the Seasplash Festival we dance till dawn with the best artists from the region and well-known guest artists from all over the world. The artists represent the entire bass scene and culture of reggae, dub, drum & bass, dancehall, ska, electronic and world music. The festival offers four days of music on several stages.
HILL VIBES REGGAE
Date: July 27 – July 30
Location: Austria
Official Website: http://www.hill-vibes-festival.com/index.html
International artists from all corners of the world, culinary highlights, shopping area, camping, and of course enough drinks, party people and positive vibes will await you at the festival! In addition to the live stage, there is a new location for you directly at the festival site for the dancehall afterparty, which is disassembled by the sound system! At various workshops, e.g. Yoga, Zumba, children’s animation, Thai massage, and more that will help you can pass the time on the three-day event.
THE MAYJAH RAYJAH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: July 28 – July 29
Location: Hawaii, USA
Official Website: http://www.tmrmusicfestival.com/
Hawaii’s largest reggae music festival returns to Waikiki Shell. Reggae music has such an influence in Hawaii’s culture that visitors and locals alike all come together every summer to celebrate its legacy. Festival producers promise to deliver an unforgettable experience and invite fans from all over the world to come and enjoy the great music here in paradise.
REGGAE JAM
Date: July 28 – July 30
Location: Germany
Official Website: https://www.reggaejam.de/
What started as a party over 20 years ago has turned into one of Germany’s top music festivals. Throughout the growth of this festival international artists have been added alongside local DJs and artists. Fans from all over the world travel to the German destination to experience reggae music.