# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reggae On The River
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 am (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Reggae on the River Announces First Artist Drop for 2026, Continuing a Legendary Legacy That Spans GenerationsKabaka Pyramid, Don Carlos, Dezarie, Big Mountain, Iba Mahr, Subatomic Sound System, Prezident Brown, Army, Ka$e and SIMRIT ft. Purity Attack Confirmed for August 14 to 16, 2026Humboldt County, CA — Reggae on the River, one of the world’s most storied and influential reggae festivals, announces its first artist drop for the 2026 edition, taking place August 14 to 16, 2026 in Humboldt County, California.This initial announcement presents a powerful cross generational lineup that reflects the festival’s enduring mission of honoring reggae pioneers while amplifying the voices shaping the genre’s future. The first confirmed artists for 2026 include Kabaka Pyramid, Don Carlos, Dezarie, Big Mountain, Iba Mahr, Subatomic Sound System, Prezident Brown, Army, Ka$e and SIMRIT ft. Purity Attack.A Festival That Helped Define Reggae Culture in the United StatesFounded in 1984 by The Mateel Community Center, Reggae on the River is widely recognized as the longest running reggae festival in the United States and one of the most important platforms for reggae music outside of Jamaica. Over four decades, the festival has hosted foundational figures in roots, dub, dancehall and sound system culture while serving as a gateway for artists reaching North American audiences.For generations of fans, musicians and cultural organizers, Reggae on the River has represented far more than a music festival. It is a cultural pilgrimage rooted in community, consciousness, activism and the natural beauty of Northern California.Bridging Roots and the FutureThe 2026 lineup reflects the continued evolution of Reggae on the River, intentionally bridging classic roots reggae with contemporary and emerging global sounds. Legendary artists such as Don Carlos, Dezarie, Prezident Brown and Big Mountain carry the foundation of reggae’s golden era, while Kabaka Pyramid, Iba Mahr, Subatomic Sound System, Army, Ka$e and SIMRIT ft. Purity Attack represents the genre’s ongoing innovation, spiritual depth and global reach.Together, the lineup highlights reggae as a living culture that continues to expand across generations, geographies and sonic boundaries.A Return to Purpose and Cultural ImpactAs audiences increasingly seek deeper cultural meaning in live music experiences, Reggae on the River’s 2026 edition reinforces the festival’s original ethos of unity, resistance, spirituality, celebration and sound system culture, presented within the immersive outdoor environment that has defined the event for decades.Additional artist announcements, cultural programming and experiential elements will be revealed in the months ahead.Festival Dates: August 14 to 16, 2026 Location: Humboldt County, CaliforniaFor tickets, camping options and lineup updates, visitwww.reggaeontheriver.com www.reggaeontheriver.com/tickets
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/garberville/reggae-on-the-river/80002683099717
- **Event Categories**: concerts, reggae, festivals, music, art, entertainment, it, live-music, trips-adventures, camping, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Garberville
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Reggae on the River at County Line Ranch, Cooks Valley Road, Piercy, CA, USA
- **lat**: 40.1000828000
- **long**: -123.7949199000
- **full address**: Reggae on the River at County Line Ranch, Cooks Valley Road, Piercy, CA, USA, Garberville, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Event Photo 1
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69839a4398c03.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reggae On The River being held?
  - **A:** Reggae On The River takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 am at Reggae on the River at County Line Ranch, Cooks Valley Road, Piercy, CA, USA, Garberville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reggae On The River?
  - **A:** Reggae On The River is organized by Reggae On The River .

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