Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on January 6, 2026
Florida lineup
Reggae Rise Up, the nation’s largest touring reggae festival brand, has unveiled its 2026 spring festival season, announcing two flagship events that will once again bring the celebration coast to coast. Reggae Rise Up Florida returns to Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg from March 12–15, 2026, followed by Reggae Rise Up Arizona at Tempe Beach Park from April 17–19, 2026.
Together, the two festivals showcase a genre-spanning lineup anchored in reggae but reaching far beyond, blending dancehall, hip-hop, alternative, and reggae-rock while staying rooted in community, positivity, and world-class live performance. With more than 50 artists scheduled across both weekends, the 2026 season stands as one of Reggae Rise Up’s most ambitious yet.
Headliners across the two events include Cypress Hill, Stephen Marley, De La Soul, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, SOJA, Dirty Heads, and 311, alongside a deep undercard featuring Protoje, Yelawolf, Steel Pulse, Collie Buddz, and many more.
March 12–15, 2026
Vinoy Park | St. Petersburg, FL
Following a year of record-breaking ticket sales, Reggae Rise Up Florida returns to the scenic waterfront of Vinoy Park, reaffirming its reputation as Florida’s most beloved reggae celebration. Set beside the St. Pete Pier, the four-day festival blends laid-back coastal energy with a massive, cross-genre lineup.
The 2026 Florida lineup features De La Soul, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill (making their first-ever appearance at the Florida edition), Sublime, Rebelution, Iration, SOJA, Yelawolf, Skip Marley, Protoje, Tribal Seeds, Common Kings, and Steel Pulse.
Additional artists include Pepper, The Hip Abduction, Satsang, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Expendables, Ballyhoo!, Kash’d Out, Little Stranger, Rik Jam, Roots of Creation, and The Rhythm-Inya, with more to be announced.
The weekend is carefully programmed with distinct daily highlights, culminating Sunday with a landmark closing set from Sublime, joined by Steel Pulse, Common Kings, and G. Love & Special Sauce.
Located just across the bay from Tampa, Vinoy Park offers walkable access to downtown St. Petersburg’s restaurants, hotels, bars, and cultural attractions—making it an ideal destination for both regional and traveling fans.
April 17–19, 2026
Tempe Beach Park | Tempe, AZ
Reggae Rise Up Arizona returns in 2026 with its largest and most diverse lineup to date, transforming Tempe Beach Park into a three-day, sun-soaked spring escape. The festival continues to attract longtime reggae fans, families, students, and destination travelers from across the Southwest.
The Arizona lineup includes De La Soul, Stephen Marley, SOJA, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Rebelution, Atmosphere, Collie Buddz, J Boog, Maoli, Matisyahu, Protoje, Steel Pulse, Yelawolf, and Fortunate Youth.
The undercard features a wide range of rising and established artists including Arise Roots, Audic Empire, aurorawave, BALLYHOO!, Bikini Trill, Bumpin Uglies, Chad Tepper, Eli-Mac, Fayuca, Landon McNamara, Little Stranger, Mike Love, Surfer Girl, Tropidelic, and more.
Reggae Rise Up Arizona maintains its fan-first approach with no overlapping performances, allowing attendees to catch every set across two stages. The Rise Up Stage hosts headliners with full-scale production, while the Vibe Stage spotlights high-energy performances from emerging and scene-defining acts.
Beyond the music, festivalgoers can expect diverse food vendors, craft and artisan markets, beer and liquor bars, shaded chill zones, lounge areas, art installations, and official festival merchandise. Tempe Beach Park’s open layout also offers easy access to restaurants, nightlife, and Valley Metro public transit.
Tickets & Travel:
Arizona passes start at $65+, with official ticket and hotel packages available through Jampack, offering nearby accommodations, flexible payment plans, and simplified travel planning.
With two massive lineups, iconic waterfront venues, and a commitment to community-driven experiences, Reggae Rise Up’s 2026 Florida and Arizona festivals once again set the standard for reggae-rooted celebrations in the United States.
