Reggae Rise Up Florida – Friday at Vinoy Park

Reggae Rise Up Florida - Friday Pass

Welp - you know what they say: when we’re in Florida and listening to Reggae, nothing can mess up our day! And if you haven’t heard about the biggest celebration for our favorite chilled out genre, well, have you been living under a rock?! Reggae Rise Up Florida is the legendary, sun-kissed, bayfront celebration of all things reggae, rock, roots cultura that makes us feel like we’re at the biggest chillfest in the middle of all the chaos that is typical of any rager we throw here when the weather even gets slightly warm.  Situated right in the heart of Downtown of the city and serving as one of the most picturesque festival grounds in the entire country,we’re here at Vinoy Park once again, opening our arms for a long weekend of music, community, and hella Reggae magic for you and the crew. And it is March after all - so maybe this is your first festival of the 2026 concert season! And if so - welcome! We’re so happy to have you! We’ve got all the best treats and people for you to meet that makes our festival oh so special every year we are having it. Grab your day passes for this Friday, March 13th - and maybe your foldable chair too - ‘cause trust us, this is the year you’ll want to be front and center when it all goes down right here. 

Reggae Rise Up Florida got its start nearly a decade ago after its first attempt in Tampa back in 2014 — rained out but not defeated — before relocating to St. Petersburg in 2015 and becoming the powerhouse event it is today. And that move changed everything. What began as a humble one-day gathering evolved into a four-day destination festival that now attracts 15,000–20,000 people per day, pulls in millions for the local community, and is widely regarded as the biggest and most important reggae-rock festival in the United States. Built on a mission to bring reggae, roots, rock, dancehall, and conscious music to the forefront — and to create a home for fans who live for sunshine, connection, and island energy — the festival has grown into a full lifestyle experience. We’re talking multiple stages, art installations, local vendors, beach breezes, and a community that shows up every single year like it’s a family reunion. Past lineups have been STACKED too — with alumni like Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, Dirty Heads, Damian Marley, Collie Buddz, Tribal Seeds, and even a mega-moment headliner combo from Sting & Shaggy. When you come to Rise Up, you’re stepping into reggae history.

And this year is… well yeah, you can read a bit below to see what we’re all hype for. 

2026 LINEUP: 

Slightly Stoopid • Rebelution • Sublime • Iration • Cypress Hill • SOJA 

The Elovaters, Hirie, The Movement, and dozens more still rolling out…

We can’t wait to see you! Under the Florida sun, bass in our chest, and another year of reggae dubbs! See you soon!