While the sun never fully emerged for day two of this year’s Cali Roots festival, low overcast skies and light rain could not dampen the spirits of the 13,000 fans in attendance. Lines still stretched down the block in the hours leading up to the gates’ opening, and thousands rushed into the fairgrounds as soon as they could to take in the second day of the festival’s 14th iteration.

After a year of anticipation, the 14th iteration of Cali Roots once again graced the historic stages of the Monterey Fairgrounds. Through the years, the annual Montereggae classic has proven time and time again to be so much more than a festival—an annual family reunion for a worldwide community. With lines extending blocks down the street, droves of fans began lining up outside the gates hours before the festival opened, anxiously awaiting the start of another year of this momentous gathering.

One of Monterey Bay’s most eccentric and stimulating local projects, eight-piece reggae fusion ensemble Sensory Tribe has been treating their creative process like a family affair since forming almost a decade ago. Their unique worldly sound onstage juxtaposed with a relentless commitment to their work and a level of determination to promote their movement in their personal lives culminates in an experience that few bands ever dream of.

Representing the islands of Orange County, as they so playfully put it, powerhouse reggae act Common Kings has grown from humble beginnings to the biggest stages in the world, becoming one of the most recognizable Polynesian acts in recent memory. Defined by their high energy and community values both on and off the stage, they have earned their good reputation across the globe.

Formerly of Sublime, Bay Area alt-reggae powerhouse Rome Ramirez has a unique ability to capture the attention of a room beyond the weight of his star power. With an electric charisma and an ability to take a calm and philosophical approach to navigating the world around him, he continues to inspire fans across the globe. Despite achieving more success than he ever expected when first starting his career at 19, he remains one of the most humble people one could ever expect to meet.

Few bands have become as synonymous with the American reggae scene as veteran California act Rebelution. From countless nationwide tours, to scores of album releases, to festival performances on the biggest stages from Coachella to Austin City Limits, the group has etched itself into the history of the scene in immeasurable ways.

Embodying the mantra of wearing one’s heart on their sleeve, the members of Bumpin Uglies have been setting poetry to an upbeat melody for close to two decades. As unfiltered and revealing in their personal lives as they are through their lyrics, they pull no punches in telling their life story of growing from a group in the Mid-Atlantic to becoming a nationally touring phenomenon with a devout fan base in every city they play.

Embodying the mentality of their home in Santa Barbara, alt reggae outfit Cydeways has always championed the ideals of celebrating all the small things around them, while living with a youthful sense of reckless abandon.

A shining example of building a community through music in an organic way, Massachusetts-born, San Diego-based reggae outfit Dubbest continues to build momentum at every opportunity.

The highly anticipated lineup for Cali Vibes Fest 2025 has officially arrived, and it’s guaranteed to keep the celebration at full throttle this summer! Presented by Goldenvoice, the festival returns to Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California, on June 7–8, 2025, bringing together an electrifying mix of established superstars and emerging talent for two unforgettable days of music, sunshine, and good vibes.

Among the stellar acts set to take the stage are Silverback artists: