Big Reggae Festival

Reggae on the Riviera since 1995

The Big Reggae Festival was born in 1995 in Juan-les-Pins, on the French Riviera, driven by the passion of Thierry Guidicelli and the collaboration between Mediacom, the largest reggae producer in France, and Pie des Arts, a local organizer. For nearly thirty years, the festival has established itself as the major reggae gathering in the south of France, presenting the best of the international reggae scene at each edition in the enchanting setting of the Pinède in Antibes Juan-les-Pins.

Pinède Gould: Reggae with your feet in the sand

The Big Reggae Festival takes place at the Pinède Gould, the same mythical venue that hosts Jazz à Juan. Under the century-old pine trees, a few meters from the Mediterranean, the festival offers a unique atmosphere combining roots music, Mediterranean sweetness, and a spirit of sharing. The gates open at 7 PM for an evening that lasts late into the night, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

2024 Edition: Ky-Mani Marley and Naâman

The 27th edition of the Big Reggae Festival was held on July 2, 2024, at the Pinède in Juan-les-Pins. The lineup brought together Ky-Mani Marley, son of Bob Marley, perpetuating the family legacy with his powerful voice and authentic reggae; Naâman, a French artist who has become one of the major figures of French reggae; Taïro, a veteran of French reggae; and Lidiop, a Franco-Senegalese singer with afro-reggae sounds. A rich evening blending legends and the new generation.

2025 Edition: Danakil, Groundation, and Third World

The 28th edition, on July 3, 2025, featured an exceptional lineup bringing together Danakil, a French roots reggae band that fills the biggest venues in France; Groundation, among the legends of world reggae with their unique roots sound; Third World, iconic Jamaican artists celebrating five decades of musical creations and authors of the global hit "Now That We've Found Love"; and Mortimer, a young Jamaican artist with refined and fresh soul reggae.

A Legacy Perpetuated by a New Generation

Following the passing of its founder Thierry Guidicelli, the festival was taken over in 2022 by his daughter Claire Guidicelli and Michel Jovanovic, ensuring this emblematic event continues to thrive. Under this new direction, the Big Reggae Festival retains its original identity—a popular, family-friendly, and authentic event dedicated to reggae in all its forms—while embracing new trends in the global roots, dub, and dancehall scene.