Reggae Land 2026 Expands to Three Days — Burna Boy Set to Headline Historic Friday Addition

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Burna Boy Set to Headline Reggae Land 2026

Reggae Land 2026 is officially rewriting its own history.

For the first time ever, the UK’s fastest-growing Caribbean music festival will run for three full days — Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026 — at the legendary Milton Keynes National Bowl.

The expansion comes after the original weekend dates (August 1–2) sold out in record time, proving what fans already knew: Reggae Land is no longer just a festival — it’s a cultural movement.

The Evolution of a Cultural Powerhouse

With over 120 artists across 7 stages, Reggae Land continues to cement its status as one of the UK’s most significant celebrations of Caribbean music and diaspora energy.

From roots reggae to dancehall, dub to jungle, the festival offers a multi-generational soundtrack that reflects the heartbeat of the Caribbean — amplified on British soil.

Set at Chaffron Way, Milton Keynes (MK5 8AA), the National Bowl transforms each summer into a vibrant, family-friendly carnival of sound systems, flags, fashion, and unity.

And in 2026, it’s bigger than ever.

Friday, July 31 — A Historic Debut

The newly added Friday date will be headlined by global Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy — marking his first-ever Reggae Land appearance.

Joining him:

Masicka
Christopher Martin
Julian Marley & The Uprising

Burna Boy’s headline slot symbolizes the bridge between Africa and the Caribbean — a powerful reminder of reggae’s global influence and interconnected roots.

Friday alone feels like a festival within a festival.

Saturday, August 1 — Royalty Takes the Stage

Saturday delivers what may be one of the most talked-about moments of the summer:

The world debut of The King & The Royals — a historic collaboration between Beenie Man and Morgan Heritage.

Also lighting up the stage:

Tarrus Riley
Barrington Levy
Konshens

This is reggae royalty in real time.

Sunday, August 2 — Dancehallland

Sunday transforms into “Dancehallland” — an unapologetic, high-energy finale led by:

Vybz Kartel
Shenseea
Shaggy

The return of Vybz Kartel to major international stages has already been one of the most talked-about developments in Caribbean music this year. Pair that with Shenseea’s global crossover appeal and Shaggy’s timeless catalogue, and Sunday is set to be explosive.

Dancehallland isn’t just a theme — it’s a takeover.