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'big Tings ah gwaan' 2022

Pepito Sangria Dancefloor

Once again, festival goers can join in on interactive dance workshops and watch energetic performances of dance styles including Cuban salsa, Dominican bachata, Haitian konpa,

Restaurants and merchants

Visitors can travel the islands through their taste buds by sampling traditional and fusion dishes, as well as checking out our many merchandise and arts & crafts kiosks.

Concert Zone

Our concert stage returns for this Reggae Edition with four days of reggae inspired live acts from roots & culture to dancehall, reggaeton, afro-beats, soca, and even EDM-fusion.

Bob Marley & Reggae Heritage Exhibit

Explore the musical and cultural impact of reggae worldwide, across music genres with videos, photos, books, as well as daily presentations of ‘Reggae Talks’, featuring intimate

Del Monte Soccer Zone

Back for the second year in a row, the Soccer Zone features 3-on-3 pick-up games, soccer skills clinic, and more!

The Rum Zone

Our Rum Zone has become a great way to discover Caribbean rums and is a festival favorite! Each year our rum ambassador, Gabrielle Panaccio (from Bar Le Lab) is proud to

Bob marley tribute

75th Anniversary

[initially scheduled for 2020]

In recognition of Bob Marley’s life and legacy, we are proud to announce this upcoming year’s Reggae Edition on July 7-10, 2022 by the Clock-Tower Quay of the Old Port of Montreal. By way of a variety of activities, our four-day festival will highlight reggae music and culture as well as the contributions of its most famous son, Bob Marley.

In November 2018, reggae music of Jamaica was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition underscores the genre as an important contribution to the world’s cultural heritage. Although uniquely Jamaican, reggae has transcended national, racial, political and musical boundaries to become one of the most impactful genres of modern music. Its global influence can be heard in rock, pop and hip hop and has been used as a vehicle to give voice to the marginalized and downtrodden. Its themes of peace, unity and equality have drawn people together. In particular, Bob Marley’s music has done much to spread reggae’s influence internationally.

We are proud to announce our partnership with the CANADIAN COMMISSION FOR UNESCO (CC UNESCO), in which we will for the first time, produce a FREE multimedia exhibit, celebrating reggae music as well as the contributions of of Bob Marley. This exhibit will be on view exclusively during the festival!