# Event Details - **Event Name**: KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: On Saturday 16 May 2026, KV Reggae Fest returns for its third massive year — transforming the sprawling beer garden of The Friendly Inn into one of the South Coast’s most unique live music playgrounds. 🌞🍻🎶 Fresh country air. Wide open skies. A heavyweight sound system. And a global line-up ready to light up the Valley. 🌄🔊 This year’s festival delivers its most ambitious line-up yet, headlined by New Zealand’s Sub-Tribe, whose bass-heavy live show has ignited stages across Europe and Australasia. Joining them are Sydney Afro-Caribbean groove outfit The Strides, legendary Malian guitarist Moussa Diakite bringing the hypnotic rhythms of Bamako to regional NSW, Wollongong reggae favourites Ren & The Rudeboys, global percussion ensemble The Beat Meisters, Sydney’s all-female roots collective The Lady Beans, and Canberra’s genre-blending This Way Orkestra. 🎟 TICKETS : http://www.kvreggaefest.com/ Just two hours from Sydney and Canberra, KV Reggae Fest proves you don’t need city chaos for world-class music — just community, culture and serious sound system pressure. 🌄🔊💛 🍗🌮 MORE THAN JUST MUSIC: attendees will be able to enjoy: ✨ Jamaican street eats 🔥 Smoked BBQ 🛍 Market stalls 🪘 Workshops 🎨 Kids’ activities 🌴 Big sound. Open skies. One unforgettable day in the Valley. Bring the family. Bring your crew. Make a day of it. 🌴 🔥 ABOUT THE ARTISTS 🔥 🇳🇿 SUB-TRIBE (NZ) https://subtribemusic.com/bio Bass-heavy. Dub-driven. Festival-closing energy. Sub-Tribe’s explosive live show has ignited stages across Europe and Australasia — blending roots reggae with modern dub production and commanding vocals. Expect deep lows, soaring hooks and serious closing-set fire. 🔊🔥 🌴 THE STRIDES (SYD) https://thestrides.com.au/ Afro-Caribbean grooves meet reggae, dub and ska. This multicultural powerhouse is known for turning every stage into a dancefloor with conscious lyrics, tight horn lines and unstoppable rhythm. 💃🏽🕺🏽 🎸🌍 MOUSSA DIAKITE & WASSADO (MALI) https://www.facebook.com/Wassado/ Hypnotic rhythms straight from Bamako. A master of desert blues and Manding traditions, Moussa Diakite brings intricate guitar work and powerful storytelling — a rare chance to experience authentic West African groove in regional NSW. ✨🎶 🌞 REN & THE RUDEBOYS (WOL) https://www.instagram.com/renandtherudeboys Coastal reggae party vibes with ska and dub flavour. Feel-good rhythms guaranteed to keep you skanking. 🌊🎷 🪘THE BEATMEISTERS (WOL) https://www.facebook.com/beat.meisters/ A high‑energy eruption of world‑fusion percussion. West African‑inspired grooves meet funk‑driven beats, turning the dance floor into a living, breathing instrument.🕺🏽🪇 🌺 THE LADY BEANS (SYD) https://www.instagram.com/theladybeansmuzik An all-female roots collective delivering soulful harmonies, conscious songwriting and deep reggae grooves with a fresh, empowering edge. 💛🎤 🌎🥁 THIS WAY ORKESTRA (CBR) https://linktr.ee/This.Way.Orkestra A genre-bending explosion of Afrobeat, jazz, ska and dub. High-energy, globally inspired and impossible to stand still to. 🎺🔥 Kangaroo Valley Reggae Fest 2026 is proudly supported through Revive Live – an Australian Government initiative. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kangaroo-valley/kangaroo-valley-reggae-fest/200029253474750 - **Event Categories**: reggae, festivals, music, entertainment, workshops, kids, parties, live-music, art, trips-adventures, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 235 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Kangaroo Valley - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: 159 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2577 - **lat**: -34.73538 - **long**: 150.53402 - **full address**: 159 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2577 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7ae85c4f048a0d0bc92b2058d146d7eb44ed8d274aa5077b99468bd243909446-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc010101-gmir?v=1775563675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST being held? - **A:** KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 159 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2577. - **Q**: Who is organizing KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST ? - **A:** KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST is organized by Beatmeisters. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KANGAROO VALLEY REGGAE FEST is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kangaroo Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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