Nomade Reggae Festival Returns to France for Its 11th Edition in 2026

The Nomade Reggae Festival is set to return for its 11th edition from July 30 to August 2, 2026, in Anglefort, France. Nestled between the lake and the mountains at the foot of the majestic Grand Colombier, the four-day event will once again celebrate reggae music while promoting the festival’s core values of solidarity, peace, and unity.

Recognized for its commitment to international solidarity, the Nomade Reggae Festival brings together internationally acclaimed performers alongside emerging local talent. This year’s edition will place a special spotlight on the vibrant reggae, dub, and sound system scene from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sharing the stage with some of reggae’s biggest international names.

The first wave of artists includes Alpha Blondy, Admiral T, Groundation, Anthony B, Skarra Mucci x Manudigital, Jah9, Big Red, Jah Mason, Zentone, Lyricson, Sinaï Sound System, I Woks, Dub Silence, Ensemble National Reggae, The Tighters, Meeting Sound System: Soul Stereo, The Archivists, and D47 Sound System, with additional acts expected to be announced.

Beyond the live performances, festivalgoers can enjoy four dedicated sound system stages, food vendors, cultural activities, market stalls, and complimentary camping, creating an immersive reggae experience in one of France’s most picturesque outdoor settings.

Hempress Sativa Kicks Off Extensive European Summer Tour

Reggae powerhouse Hempress Sativa is back on the road this summer with a packed run of European tour dates, offered in two formats: full band show or track show.

The tour follows the release of her lates album WOMAN on March 20, 2026, produced entirely by Paolo Baldini DubFiles. The record delivers a message of power, gender awareness, and resistance, weaving together spirituality, identity, and determination into a single narrative. Since its release, Hempress Sativa has taken the album on a club tour that reached audiences as far afield as India and Colombia, before now bringing the show back to European festival stages.

The summer run kicked off at the Hampafestivalen in Svedala on June 26, and was followed by Couleur Café in Bruxelles on the 27th. Fans across Europe can catch Hempress Sativa at the following confirmed dates and locations:

16 July – Summer Nite Festival, Mogliano, IT (Band Show)
24 July – Ostroda Festival, Ostroda, PL (Band Show)
25 July – Bababoom Festival, Marina di Fermo, IT (Band Show)
26 July – WOMAD Festival, Wiltshire, UK (Band Show)
31 July – Sunfest, Bergamo, IT (Track Show)
1 August – Era Ora Festival, Torbole, IT (Track Show)
4 August – Jamit Fest, Melpignano, IT (Track Show)
15 August – Afro C, Bruxelles, BE (Band Show)
29 August – Uprising Festival, Bratislava, SK (Band Show)
11 September – Sun Donato, Bologna, IT (Band Show)
18 September – Festival Boreal, Los Silos Tenerife, ES (Track Show)
19 September – Sonraiz, Carcabuey, ES (Track Show)