Reggae Geel is Europe's oldest reggae festival and has been a cornerstone of the international reggae and sound system culture for more than four decades. Since its first edition in 1978, the festival has grown from a small local initiative in Geel, Belgium, into a meeting place for reggae lovers from around the world. With a strong focus on every facet of reggae—from roots and dub to dancehall and contemporary reggae—Reggae Geel is renowned for its authentic atmosphere, warm hospitality and deep respect for the culture that gave birth to the music.
Over the years, Reggae Geel has welcomed some of the biggest names in international reggae, including Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Black Uhuru, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Protoje, Chronixx and many more. Alongside its carefully curated line-up, the festival also embraces sound system culture, cultural activities and emerging artists, continuing to play an important role in the evolution of the European reggae scene.
Blending music, community and culture, Reggae Geel remains one of the world's most respected reggae festivals. Year after year, it brings together thousands of visitors for a weekend celebrating positive vibes, togetherness and the rich heritage of reggae music.
