Reggae Jam Festival

Europe's Reggae Mecca

If you're looking for Europe's No. 1 Reggae Festival, the path leads to Bersenbrück. Since 1994, the Reggae Jam Festival in the Lower Saxony Klosterpark has gathered international reggae stars and a loyal, international audience. In 2026, the festival enters its 32nd edition, solidifying its position as the continent's most important reggae event.

From July 24th to 26th, 2026 — Three Days of Reggae

The festival days in 2026 are Friday to Sunday. Camping is available from Wednesday, July 22nd — many visitors arrive early to soak up the pre-show atmosphere and enjoy the soundsystems. The capacity is around 15,000 visitors per day.

Lineup 2026 — Confirmed Acts

The first confirmed artists bring Jamaica and the international reggae world to Bersenbrück:

• Konshens — Jamaican dancehall star
• Tarrus Riley — Top-class reggae vocalist
• Fantan Mojah — Roots reggae
• Queen Omega — Reggae from Trinidad
• Stylo G — British-Jamaican dancehall
• T.O.K. — Jamaican dancehall crew

More acts will be announced in spring 2026. Based on experience, the lineup includes over 70 artists on multiple stages.

Klosterpark as Festival Scenery

The Klosterpark Bersenbrück provides an extraordinary backdrop: spacious, tree-lined, with the historic monastery complex as a setting. The natural location gives the festival a unique atmosphere that many visitors describe as incomparable.

Camping and Infrastructure

• Camping from Wednesday, July 22nd — established campsite on the festival grounds
• Soundsystems and Side-Stages — continuous reggae sound throughout the night
• Food and Market — Caribbean, vegetarian, and vegan specialties
• Infrastructure — showers, toilets, drinking water, charging stations

History and Significance

Reggae Jam was founded in 1994 and has evolved over three decades into a central platform for reggae culture in Europe. It's about more than just music; it's about reggae culture, spirituality, social messages, and community. Families, soundsystem fans, roots lovers, and the dancehall generation meet on equal footing.