Bournemouth Reggae Weekender

Day‑by‑Day Line‑Up Schedule:

Friday - Opening Day Vibes:

• Maxi Priest
• Hollie Cook
• Channel One Sound System
• Love Beat Sound System
• DJ Robbo Ranx
• DJ Wicked Roy Medallion
• Miss MLA

Friday sets the tone with feel‑good reggae classics, sound‑system culture and a relaxed start to the weekend.

Saturday - Full Festival Energy:

• The Dualers
• Apache Indian
• Rhythm Generation
• Akabu Queens
• Kiko Bun
• Da Fuchaman
• DJ Martin Jay

Saturday delivers a packed programme of live bands, Afro‑fusion and high‑energy performances across the day.

Sunday - Reggae Family Finale:

• Don Campbell
• Cari Soul Vibes
• Kaya Fyah
• Additional DJs and sound‑system performances

Sunday brings a laid‑back close to the weekend, with soulful reggae, upbeat DJ sets and a family‑friendly atmosphere.

Yes, Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is wheelchair accessible.

• There will be disabled access
• A 2-for-1 ticket scheme is offered for personal assistants

2-for-1 Ticket Scheme for Personal Assistants:

BRW are pleased to offer a 2-for-1 ticket scheme to ensure individuals who require the support of a personal assistant can attend our events.

How does it work?

• Simply purchase any of the 2-for-1 ticket deals. This covers both you and your personal assistant within the same purchase - no separate PA ticket application is required.

Personal assistant verification (access on site)

To support accessibility on the day, verification is only required on site. You do not need to email or send documentation in advance.

Please bring your event ticket(s) and one of the following (where applicable):

• Access Card with the +1 symbol
• DLA / PIP award letter (dated within the last 12 months)
• Letter from a medical professional
• Proof of deaf or blind registration
• Nimbus Access Card
• Blue Badge (both sides)
• Letter from your GP or specialist confirming your need for assistance
• Important

Personal assistant access is provided through the 2-for-1 scheme. No separate PA ticket is issued. Any PA ticket purchased separately (if applicable) cannot be refunded.

The Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is suitable for everyone aged 18 and over.

• Children aged between 13 and 17 can purchase a teen ticket but must be accompanied by at least one responsible adult.

Over 15 food traders on-site, all in keeping with African-Caribbean culture. Delectable delights to tempt everyone.  Stalls will feature Jamaican, African, Guyanese, Burger shop, Thai and Indian.

Please do not bring your own food and drinks onto the premises, as they will be confiscated. 

Baby food will be accepted subject to security checks. 

• Friday: 6.00pm – 11.00pm
• Saturday: 1.00pm – 11.00pm
• Sunday: 1.00pm – 9.30pm

• Aerosols over 250ml
• Air horns
• Alcohol
• Animals (except assistance dogs)
• Audio visual recording or transmitting equipment (Professional)
• BBQs or any cooking apparatus
• Balloons
• Bicycles, scooters, roller skates
• Blow torches
• Cans
• Shooting sticks
• Chinese lanterns
• Cool bags / boxes (large)
• Drones
• Fireworks / pyrotechnics
• Flags with poles
• Flares / distress flares / smoke flares
• Food
• Gazebos and parasols
• Gas cylinders/canisters
• Glass
• Liquids
• Illegal substances (drugs)
• Laser pens
• Legal highs (includes Nitrus Oxide and associated Equipment including balloons)
• Nitrous oxide / herbal highs
• Megaphones
• Penknives
• Smoke bombs / canisters
• Sound systems (including personal speakers)
• Spray cans
• Tabards/High Vis Jackets
• Tables
• Umbrellas (small/folding umbrellas permitted)
• Weapons

• Arrive early, allowing more time for security checks and measures.
• Be patient with security checks. It might seem inconvenient, but they are in place to help you.
• Keep it simple and minimise what you carry. Fewer bags to search will speed up entry.
• Stay alert and look out for each other. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, tell security. Don’t leave it to someone else. 
• Don’t leave bags unattended. Never agree to look after a stranger’s bag, no matter how genuine they seem.
• If there is an incident, listen to staff and any announcements.

Tickets provide access to a full programme of live music, DJs, sound systems and festival facilities. Depending on the ticket type, this includes:

• Entry to live reggae performances, sound systems and DJs
• Access to food traders, bars, artisan stalls and festival areas
• Weekend tickets allow entry from Friday to Sunday
• Day tickets are valid only for the selected day
• Re‑entry is permitted for valid ticket holders during their ticket period

Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is a community‑focused cultural festival with a clear social purpose. It aims to encourage civic pride, build positive perceptions and foster goodwill, involvement and cohesion within a diverse local community. The event also seeks to promote the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area as a destination for tourism, business, commerce and creativity, while helping to showcase a positive image of Boscombe, an area that has faced significant social and economic challenges.

In addition, the festival supports and promotes Afro*disiac Live Radio as a non‑profit organisation dedicated to delivering meaningful, community‑led projects. Through its programme, Bournemouth Reggae Weekender showcases high‑quality reggae and Afro‑fusion musicians, artists and DJs, while also providing an important platform for emerging local talent to perform and develop.