Max SteventonReggae Land, the UK’s largest reggae and Caribbean culture festival, organised by JBM Music, will introduce two new stages at the Milton Keynes National Bowl (cap. 65,000) on 1 and 2 August 2026.
The additions include the Dancehall Stage, a 7,000-capacity outdoor arena for dancehall performances, and Bob’s Bar Stage, an indoor stage dedicated to roots reggae and lovers rock.
One of Europe’s largest reggae festivals, Reggae Land attracted a record 95,000 fans this year.
The 2026 edition will feature more than 120 artists across seven stages, up from 90 artists in 2025. Organisers plan to expand production, sound, facilities, and site decor to accommodate the larger line-up.
The festival will showcase a variety of Caribbean music genres, including roots, rocksteady, dancehall, dub and jungle.
Since moving to the National Bowl in 2023, Reggae Land has added a Caribbean food village, rum bars and cocktail shacks, a reggae flea market, a reggae museum, and a VIP zone. The venue’s natural amphitheatre provides panoramic views and acoustic benefits.
In a statement, JBM Music said: “Every year we push ourselves to make Reggae Land bigger, better, and more vibrant for everyone who joins us. As the festival grows, we’re determined to give even more back to the amazing community that powers this event. By expanding the line-up and adding new stages, we’re bringing more music, more culture, and more energy than ever before”