Europe’s biggest reggae festival celebrates its milestone edition with its most iconic line-up yet, welcoming over 250,000 people across 8 days of music, culture, food, wellness and more
Super-sized international reggae festival, Rototom Sunsplash, returns to Benicàssim, Spain from August 16-23 to celebrate its 30th edition under the uplifting theme ‘Celebrating Life.’ Now, the full line-up has been revealed – and it’s the most impressive in the festival’s history.
Newly confirmed artists include Grammy-winning sensation Koffee, dancehall icon Spice, roots reggae royalty Aswad, the legendary Marcia Griffiths, Alborosie, Ken Boothe, and many more, who join an already stacked roster of international talent, completing a celebratory bill worthy of the festival’s 30-year legacy.
Previously announced headliners include Shaggy, Burning Spear, Tarrus Riley, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Steel Pulse, Misty In Roots, The Wailers, Julian Marley, L’Entourloop, Morgan Heritage, Ky-Mani Marley, Third World, Easy Star All Stars, and Eek-A-Mouse—a line-up that spans generations and global influences, coming together for eight unforgettable days.
Rototom Sunsplash remains Europe’s largest and most influential reggae gathering, with 18 zones of music, culture, wellness, food and community. Tickets to this famously family-friendly celebration are free for under 13s and over 65s, with a 50% discount for 13-17 year-olds, and are available now at https://bit.ly/4j8quM5.
The festival has built a reputation as a global community of music lovers, welcoming visitors from over 100 countries in 2024. More than just a festival, Rototom Sunsplash is a movement grounded in peace, respect, and unity, committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact.
True to its mission, the event is working toward carbon neutrality, is plastic-free, features a water recycling system, and champions locally sourced, ethical, and organic products. Since 2010, Benicàssim has been its home, and 2025 promises to be the most dynamic edition yet.
Explore the Main Stage, where reggae legends and next-gen stars perform side by side. The Dancehall Stage brings high-energy sets from names like David Rodigan, KYBBA,Jazzy T, Warrior Sound, Seani B, and Izzy Bossy. The Dub Academy pulses with heavyweight vibes from Sista Nancy, Legal Shot, Mad Professor, and Channel One. Meanwhile, the Jamkunda Stage fuses Afrobeats, funk, soul, and disco, creating a kaleidoscope of global rhythms.
Beyond the music, the Reggae University, Social Forum, sustainability talks, open-air markets, art installations, and healing spaces offer depth and discovery at every turn. The festival’s social responsibility extends to fundraising for projects supporting disability inclusion, refugee and migrant women, and global NGOs including Human Call, A la Par, AIPHYC, and Conquistando Escalones.
Says festival director Filippo Giunta: “Celebrating life means appreciating, honouring and fully enjoying existence… When thousands of people of different ages, cultures and origins manage to live together peacefully and joyfully, creating a world of peace and love—that is ‘celebrating life’. In these difficult times, we want to celebrate these values more strongly than ever.”
Accommodation includes on-site glamping, nearby hotels and AirBnBs, and a wide range of international cuisine on-site—from Thailand to Jamaica, Morocco to Venezuela, and local Spanish flavours—offering nourishment for body and soul.
Rototom Sunsplash is more than a festival—it’s an immersive experience, a cultural celebration, and a living example of what’s possible when community, music and meaning come together. The 30th anniversary edition is not just a party—it’s history in the making.
