Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival returns to Lincolnshire coast
The Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival returns to the Lincolnshire coast from Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5, unveiling a powerful wave of artists for its three-day outdoor celebration of reggae, ska and sound system culture.
Fresh from being crowned Best Attraction/Event of the Year at the 2025 Skegness Business Awards, the festival continues its growth as one of the UK’s most respected grassroots reggae events, welcoming more than 3,500 visitors annually and drawing audiences from across the country.
The 2026 programme brings together a strong mix of live bands, vocalists and selectors, representing both foundation sounds and contemporary UK reggae energy.
Confirmed artists include: Musical Youth, Badness, The Equators, Island Collective, Johnny2Bad, Kingston, The Skapones, Sole Bouncers, Tempo 2000, The Piranions and Xodus.
Stage hosting duties will be led by Walcott X and Ska ’N’ Mash, keeping the energy high across the weekend.
Sound system culture remains at the heart of the festival, with the Shaker Stage hosted by Shack Shaker Sound System, delivering authentic reggae selections throughout the weekend.
Confirmed selectors and crew include: Dr Kitch, Chopper Dave, JP & DJ Onxy, Crew guests will be Selecta Coopes and Smiler G.
The celebrations continue after hours at The Hive Nightclub, with official afterparties running 10pm–4am on Friday with Kingston & Tempo 2000 – The Sundown Skank, on Saturday DJ Explosive (Dancehall, Afrobeats & Amapiano).
Event manager Craig Cresswell said: "The Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival has grown into a three-day, community-focused event, bringing together live music, authentic sound systems, Caribbean food, local traders and a welcoming, family-friendly daytime atmosphere.
"The festival continues to deliver strong value, positive tourism impact and national recognition, while remaining firmly rooted in the spirit of UK reggae and sound system culture."
Tickets are on sale now - £20 for all three days at www.reggaeskeggy.co.uk.