Reggae Land will expand to three days for the first time in its history, with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy headlining a newly added Friday performance on July 31, 2026, organizers announced Sunday.
The expansion follows record breaking sellout of the festival’s Saturday and Sunday weekend passes, which sold out within 24 hours after tickets went on sale in early February. The festival takes place at Milton Keynes National Bowl in England, with the original weekend dates remaining Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Burna Boy makes his Reggae Land debut with the Friday show. The Grammy Award winning artist blends Afro fusion, dancehall, and hip hop into what organizers described as catchy, indelible hits that have soundtracked summers for the last decade. Fans can expect to hear favorites including Last Last, Ye, and City Boys during the opening night performance.
The expansion represents a landmark moment for the six year old festival, which has rapidly positioned itself as one of the United Kingdom’s fastest growing and most culturally significant music events. More than 120 artists are confirmed to perform across seven stages during the weekend, showcasing roots reggae, dancehall, dub, jungle, and carnival music.
Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, achieved global prominence with his 2019 album African Giant and his 2020 album Twice as Tall, which won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album. The 33 year old artist from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, became the first African artist to achieve more than 10 million equivalent album sales globally.
His music catalog includes 11 Grammy nominations across his career. Burna Boy released his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, in July 2025. The artist recently completed a North American tour and performed across Europe in January 2026.
Saturday’s main stage at Reggae Land features the world debut of The King and The Royals, a supergroup uniting dancehall legend Beenie Man and reggae group Morgan Heritage. The collaboration marks the first time the two Grammy winning acts have performed together. Additional Saturday performers include Tarrus Riley, Konshens, Kranium, Barrington Levy, and Jah9.
Sunday’s lineup includes the Reggae Land debut of Vybz Kartel, alongside Shenseea, Shaggy, Super Cat, Inner Circle, and Mo’Kalamity and The Wizards. The One Love Stage features roots and culture performances from Richie Spice, Ken Boothe, Jesse Royal, Samory I, League of Rebelz, and Ras Kwame on Saturday, with Sanchez, Mr Vegas, Alborosie, Third World, and Hollie Cook performing Sunday.
New for 2026, Reggae Land introduced a dedicated Dancehall Stage with 7,000 capacity, featuring Saturday performances from T.O.K, Charly Black, Stylo G, The Heatwave, Seani B, Kash and Pharaoh G, DJ Larni, and DJ Dennyhus and Prime. Sunday’s Dancehall Stage includes Cham, Serani, Ding Dong, David Rodigan, Becca D, and Shayna Marie.
Bob’s Bar Stage, an indoor venue paying tribute to reggae roots, hosts lovers rock and roots reggae performances throughout the weekend. The Jungle Stage features General Levy, Jungle Cakes takeover with Ed Solo, Deekline, Benny Page, Navigator, and Killa P, alongside Eva Lazarus, Robbo Ranx, Prince Fatty and Horseman, Jamie Rodigan, and Sugarkane.
Reggae Land moved to Milton Keynes National Bowl in 2023 after previous editions at different venues. The amphitheater style outdoor venue has capacity for approximately 65,000 attendees. Gates open at 12:00 PM each day, with last entry at 6:00 PM. The festival operates as a non camping event, with shuttle buses, car parking, and national coach options available.
Weekend tickets for Saturday and Sunday sold for 114 British pounds before selling out. Pricing for the newly announced Friday show has not been disclosed. The festival welcomes all ages, with attendees under 18 required to be accompanied by an adult guardian.
From roots reggae and dancehall to dub, jungle, and carnival energy, Reggae Land has become a defining platform for Caribbean music and culture in the United Kingdom, organizers stated. The addition of Friday underscores the festival’s evolution, driven directly by fan demand and community momentum.
