Reggae Dub Nation Festival #3

The third edition of Reggae Dub Nation Festival, organized by 3AG Production, will bring three days of Roots, Reggae and Dub music to Limoges, France. The event will feature an international lineup that combines legendary performers with some contemporary acts.

Among the artists scheduled to appear are Julian Marley, Twinkle Brothers, Channel One, Mad Professor, Jah Mason and Sika Rlion. Reggae Dub Nation Festival #3 will take place at the Centre Culturel John Lennon, located at 41 Rue de Feytiat. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with food, beverages and parking available on site.

Burning Spear and Steel Pulse to Perform in Lyon, France on July 7

Reggae legends Burning Spear and Steel Pulse will share the stage at FIDUCIAL Astéria in Décines-Charpieu, Lyon, France, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and marks a celebration of years of friendship between the two iconic acts.

Widely regarded as two of the foremost representatives of roots reggae, Burning Spear and Steel Pulse will come together for a historic evening that is expected to attract reggae fans from across Europe. Organizers describe the concert as a rare occasion that may not be repeated anytime soon.

Tickets, starting at €47.70, are available through the venue’s website.

AFRAM at 50: Baltimore Celebrates Five Decades of the East Coast’s Largest Free African-American Festival

Baltimore’s iconic AFRAM Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a three-day event at Druid Hill Park. Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment in partnership with Baltimore City Recreation & Parks, the free festival returns over Juneteenth weekend and continues its longstanding tradition as the largest free African-American festival on the East Coast.

Headlining the anniversary edition is legendary soul singer Charlie Wilson, joined by R&B favorites Dru Hill, SWV and Mario, as well as acclaimed hip-hop group The Lox. AFRAM will also have additional performances from Tamia, PJ Morton, Normani, Chlöe Bailey, Lil Mo, Ultra Naté, Brandon Woody, J Brown, and Paula Campbell.