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Less than 150 Tier 2 Tickets Remaining
There are now less than 150 Tier 2 Tickets for Wilkswood Reggae Festival 2024 remaining. Tier 2 tickets went on sale just two weeks ago and are selling fast so they’re definitely worth grabbing while they are still available.
Tier 1 Tickets Sold Out
Tier 2 Tickets Now On Sale
Tier 1 Tickets for Wilkswood Reggae 2024 sold out in just nine days. But fear not: Tier 2 Weekend Tickets are now on sale. Priced at just £100 for adults and £50 for under 18s (under 3s are free), treat yourself to four days of sweet, sweet reggae and four night’s camping.
Tier 1 Tickets for Wilkswood Reggae 2024 Now On Sale
Bless up The Wilkswood Family. Fancy doing it all again next year? Wilkswood Reggae 2024 will take place from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 21 July. And for a limited time only you can grab yourself tickets for next year’s festival at a vastly reduced rate.
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All you need to know about Wilkswood Reggae Festival 2023.
Final Lineup Confirmed
The final line-up has been confirmed for Wilkswood Reggae 2023 and it’s looking unmissable. With over 50 acts performing across three stages over the course of the weekend, it’ll be Reggae Heaven.
Horace Andy Headlining at Wilkswood Reggae 2023
Fresh from the success of last year’s Midnight Rocker album, the evergreen Horace Andy, widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s greatest vocalists and songwriters, will be headlining this year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival on Saturday 22 July.
Day Tickets Now On Sale!
It’s what so many of you have been waiting for: Day Tickets for this year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival are now on sale. So for all reggae lovers that can’t make it for the whole weekend, you can purchase individual tickets for the Friday, Saturday or Sunday so you won’t miss out on some sweet, sweet reggae in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
The Countdown Begins – Just One Month To Go!
Where does the time go? One minute you’re wrapping Christmas presents, the next you’re packing your tent and sleeping bag and making your annual pilgrimage to the Wilkswood Reggae Festival in Dorset. With just one month to go to the 2023 festival, if you haven’t already bagged your tickets, you’re gonna be cutting it fine.
All Signed Up!
Volunteer Applications Are Now Closed for Wilkswood Reggae Festival 2023. Thanks to everyone who signed up to work at the festival in return for free entry.
Young Warrior
From the ashes rises the phoenix… Young Warrior, son of the mighty Jah Shaka who passed away in April this year, will be performing at this year’s Sound System arena at the Wilkswood Reggae Festival.
Volunteers Needed
Signing up to volunteer at Wilkswood Reggae 2023 is a great way to attend the festival for free. If you are interested in working in events, meeting new people or you just want to enjoy the festival by committing to completing just three four-hour shifts, volunteering is a brilliant way to do it.
Ticket Instalment Payment Plan Now Available
Worried that your favourite reggae festival in the whole world will sell out before you’ve scraped together enough for your ticket? Well, fret no longer as you can now spread the cost (as well as the love) with our Adult and Youth Weekend Ticket Instalment Payment Plan. You can now purchase your tickets today and spread the cost over three monthly, more easily digestible payments and you will pay no more than the standard full weekend ticket price.
Early Bird Weekend Tickets Now 75% Sold
As the weather slowly warms and people start to plan for the summer, Weekend Tickets for Wilkswood Reggae Festival are being snapped up. We have now sold 75% of the Early Bird Weekend Tickets and once these have gone only the standard-priced tickets will be available. Get yours today and save 25% off standard ticket prices.
Rest in Peace the Forever Mighty Jah Shaka
Like all reggae devotees, we are absolutely devastated by the news of Jah Shaka’s passing and we were all looking forward to the great man hosting Sunday’s Sound System stage at this year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival. A real roots and culture defender, our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
The Roots Daughters
The main stage at this year’s festival will feature a special showcase from Mad Professor’s Ariwa label with The Roots Daughters featuring Sista Aisha, Awa Fall and Redhead QI backed by the Robotiks for some solid live roots.
Cooking with Class
Wilkswood Reggae Festival is delighted to present the amazing Hollie Cook, bringing her own brand of ‘tropical pop’ live and direct to the main stage at this year’s festival.
Take a Chance on Aba Shanti-i
Wilkswood Reggae Festival is chuffed to announce that the pioneering Aba Shanti-I will be performing with hs own custom-built set-up in the Jah Spirit Sound System Arena at this year’s event.
Bun in the Sun
Kiko Bun presents his own cosmopolitan blend of contemporary roots and dub with a live performance on the main stage at Wilkswood Reggae 2023.
One Steppa Head
The mighty Iration Steppas has been confirmed to perform a DJ set at Wilkswood Reggae 2023 on Thursday night. So if you have opted for the extra Thursday ticket for this year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival, you’re in for a real reggae treat.
Don’t Change The Channel!
The majestic Channel One Sound System are the first act confirmed for this year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival, July 21-23 2023. Prominent producer and selector Mikey Dread will be performing for an entire day with the custom-built Channel One rig.
It’s a Family Affair
Take advantage of a Wilkswood Reggae Family Weekend Ticket and save £60 on current standard ticket prices. Two adults and two youths can enjoy a weekend of full festival access including three nights camping from Friday July 21st to Sunday 22nd July 2023 for just £300.
Calling all Artists
We have launched a new online facility specifically for artists to contact us about the chance to perform at an upcoming Wilkswood Reggae Festival. So whether you are a 10-piece band, producer, DJ, singer-songwriter or sound system, visit the page and sign-up now.
Tier One Super Early Bird Weekend Tickets – 75% Now Sold
75% of Tier One Super Early Bird Weekend Tickets for next year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival taking place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd July 2023 are now sold. These tickets are very limited and offer a 33% saving on standard ticket prices so book yours today.
Wilkswood Reggae 2023 – Super Early Bird Weekend Tickets Now On Sale
Super Early Bird Weekend Tickets are on now sale for next year’s Wilkswood Reggae Festival taking place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd July 2023. Priced at just £100 for Adults and £50 for Youths, these tickets are very limited and offer a 33% saving on standard ticket prices.
