ReggaeFest - There’s only one day to Reggae
Calgary’s ReggaeFest isn’t just for Reggae fans. It’s a full day family event that transcends racial, cultural and musical boundaries. With live performances from international Reggae artistes, ReggaeFest features a beer garden, separate youth area, and plenty of arts & crafts. Or get a taste of Rasta culture from the many food vendors.
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (Gates close at 9:30 pm)
Location: Shaw Millennium Park – 1220 – 9 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta
Advance Tickets: Available at all Calgary Co-op Food Centres and online at Ticketweb.ca (service charges may apply)
Featuring: Beres Hammond, Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill, Culture Brown, Friendlyness and the Human Rights, Idlers, Korexion, Lenya Wilks, Mello Man, Shabuungo Ouda Ouda, Rastrillos, Tasha T.
Directions:
Shaw Millennium Park is located at 1220 - 9 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (beside the Telus World of Science). This 10 acre park is on the site of the old Mewata Stadium and immediately west of the historic Mewata Armory. Limited Parking is available. Please use public transportation.
Edmonton Fans! Ride the Reggae Bus
If you are interested in a bus / ticket package to ReggaeFest please contact Mertella at (780) 907-6105 or email us at edmontonbus@ReggaeFest.ca. Package for $70.00 will include a General Admission ticket to ReggaeFest, After Party admission and a same day bus trip from Edmonton to Calgary return. Book and pay NOW to secure your seat on the Reggae Bus!
Attention all festival goers:
- No video or recording devices allowed on site.
- No outside food or drink permitted on site. Food and drink vendors will be on site.
- No pets, bicycles or skateboards allowed on site.
- Photographers and videographers will be on site to record promotional footage.
- Parking is limited, please use public transportation.
- The site has a limited capacity of approximately 10,000 people.
- Don’t be disappointed - Purchase your tickets in advance and take advantage of advance ticket prices.
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
DJ Djewel • Elektra Dancers • Idlers • Friendlyness and the Human Rights • Mello Man
3:30 – 7:00 PM
Rastrillos • Shabuungo Ouda Ouda • Culture Brown • Korexion • Tasha T • Ultimate Crew
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Beres Hammond Moment in Time featuring Harmony House Singers • Lenya Wilks • Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill • DJ Inferno • Beres Hammond
Come out and support live Canadian Reggae music!
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 9:00 pm Start
Location: Ship and Anchor Pub, 534 – 17 Avenue SW | MapQuest Directions
Admission: FREE, 18+ Event
Performances By: Culture Brown, Mello Man, Shabuungo Ouda Ouda, The Soulicitors, Jon Bone with the Karuna Movement, Tasha T
Feel the Roar of the Western Lion in the middle of downtown.
This free noon hour performance showcases more Canadian talent!
Date: Friday, August 14
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Olympic Plaza, 228 – 8 Avenue SE | MapQuest Directions
Admission: FREE
Performances By: Greg Crowe and the Scarlet Union
Multi-Media Presentation by Roger Steffens - Experience Reggae music beyond Bob Marley.
Date: Friday, August 14
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Cantos Music Foundation, 134 - 11 Avenue SE | MapQuest Directions
Admission: $10.00 Advance - Ticketweb.ca, $15.00 Door
Presentation By: Roger Steffens, Reggae Historian
Performance By: Bambalamb! and the Vibrations of Jah
Advance Tickets: available online from TicketWeb and directly from Calgary Co-Op food centres.
Main Event Tickets
| Category | Advance |
Gate |
Adult (18 - 59) |
$30 |
$40 |
Youth (13 - 17) |
$15 |
$20 |
Senior (60+) |
$15 |
$20 |
Child (12 & under when accompanied by a paying Adult) |
n/a |
FREE |
CRFS Members (upon presentation of card) |
$20 |
$30 |
Note: all prices include GST, service fees may apply.
Non-refundable - Show goes RAIN or SHINE.
Cash ONLY on site. An ATM will be accessible on site festival day.
Group Rate available in advance upon request - crfinfo@ReggaeFest.ca | 403 355-5696
Charge-by-phone: 1-888-222-6608