Washington, DC Reggae Music Festival : DC World Reggae Festival 2018

About the Festival

On August 19th, 2018, The Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, will accommodate scores of reggae and world music lovers at the first annual DC World Reggae Festival.

The Wise Men are Coming! Washington DC's premier World Reggae Music Festival

The event, which grew from four years of ‘Caribbean Live’ at The Howard Theatre in Washington, DC will feature Shabba Ranks, Chronixx, Kes the Band, Toots and The Maytals, Rupee, Raging Fyah, Jah Works and Ras Slick

Hosted by Top Tier Management Group and Pumpstation Entertainment, the DC World Reggae Festival caters not only to Jamaican natives but extends to Caribbean, African and Urban audiences. The Caribbean cultured event aims to promote diversity and unity through music among the relatable diasporas. The event’s debut theme; ‘The Wise Men’ covers the topics of love, unity, spiritual rejuvenation, and health awareness. The chosen acts are all representations of the set theme. Set to commence at midday and end at 11:00pm.

The Music

Roots reggae, Reggae lovers rock, Dub cultures, Ska, Soca, Calypso and Kompa, among others will be echo throughout the event. The festival promotes inclusion and is a concise representation of the varying cultures throughout the Caribbean.

Safety & Security Policies

DC World Reggae festival is a public event that caters to a diverse population of residents and visitors. Its Producers takes pride in providing a clean, safe environment for its guests to enjoy their favorite form of entertainment. Public safety is absolutely priority number one at the DC World Reggae Festival and we rely on the cooperation and the good judgment of every person who enters the venue to ensure this level of safety. This includes constantly re-evaluating our practices and making changes when needed.

What I Cannot Bring to the Festival

No weapons of any kind
No fireworks or explosives
No outside food
No squirt guns
No glass containers
No outside drinks (sealed water up to 20 oz is allowed)

No alcohol
No illegal drugs, narcotics or drug paraphernalia
No coolers of any size
No tents, pop-ups, or canopies. These block the view for others
No large or framed backpacks

Bicycles are not allowed inside the festival grounds
No tailgating in parking lots
No refunds, exchanges or cancellations
No pets (except service animals)
No unauthorized vendors allowed!!

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Running Order

Doors Open	12:00PM
Ras Slick	1:10PM
Jah Works	2:25PM
Raging Fyah	3:40PM
KES The Band ft. Kees + Rupee	4:55PM
Toots and the Maytals	6:25PM
Shabba Ranks	7:55PM
Chronixx	9:30PM