Reggae Dub Nation

2026 Edition — Third edition, the festival extends to three days

For its third edition, the Reggae Dub Nation Festival reaches a symbolic milestone by extending to three consecutive evenings, from Thursday, June 18th to Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Still organized by 3AG Prod at the Centre Culturel Municipal John Lennon in Limoges, the festival confirms its identity as an unmissable event dedicated to reggae, dub, and sound system cultures, blending roots heritage with modern vibrations.

A major international lineup

The festival opens its doors each evening at 7:30 PM with a lineup bringing together legends of the genre and rising stars: Julian Marley (heir to the Marley dynasty), The Twinkle Brothers (Jamaican roots reggae veterans), Channel One (legendary London sound system), Mad Professor (British dub pioneer), Jah Mason (Jamaican singer), Irie Ites (French collective), Sika Rlion, as well as local and guest artists Bouba K, Mada Queen, and Selecta by Sagar.

The CCM John Lennon, the festival's setting

As with the two previous editions, the festival takes up residence at the Centre Culturel Municipal John Lennon, a Limoges venue renowned for its acoustics and its ability to host both live concerts and powerful sound system sessions. The friendly atmosphere, food stalls, and bar are an integral part of the experience offered by 3AG Prod.

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 — Opening Night

• 7:30 PM — Doors open
• Julian Marley — Son of Bob Marley, the artist perpetuates the roots heritage of the dynasty while bringing his own musical signature imbued with Rasta spirituality.

Friday, June 19th, 2026 — Roots & Sound System Night

• 7:30 PM — Doors open
• The Twinkle Brothers — Veterans of Jamaican roots reggae, active since the 1960s, essential figures of Rasta culture.
• Channel One — Legendary London sound system founded in 1979 by brothers Mikey Dread and Jah T, an absolute reference in UK dub.

Saturday, June 20th, 2026 — Dub & Guests Night

• 7:30 PM — Doors open
• Mad Professor & guest — British dub pioneer, founder of the Ariwa Sounds label, iconic producer who has collaborated with Massive Attack, Lee Scratch Perry, and Sly & Robbie.
• Jah Mason — Jamaican reggae singer with a unique voice, a figure of the contemporary Nyabinghi and roots scene.
• Irie Ites — French sound system and label renowned for its roots productions and its work with Jamaican voices.
• Sika Rlion — Reggae-dub artist.

Throughout the three evenings, the atmosphere is also enlivened by Bouba K, Mada Queen, and Selecta by Sagar.

• First edition over three days (compared to two in previous years)
• Julian Marley headlining the opening night
• Channel One and The Twinkle Brothers, two legends of British sound system and Jamaican roots
• Mad Professor, world pioneer of dub, closing the festival
• Indoor venue at CCM John Lennon — sound quality and proximity to artists

Practical Information

Access

By car: The CCM John Lennon is located at 41ter rue de Feytiat, 87000 Limoges. Parking is available on site.

By public transport: STCL bus network, stop near the cultural center.

Ticketing

1-day pass: approximately €25. 2-day pass: approximately €43 (excluding booking fees). Tickets on sale on Weezevent, Shotgun platforms, and usual points of sale.

On Site

Food stalls and bar. Doors open at 7 PM, concerts start at 9 PM. Evenings continue until 1 AM on Friday and 3 AM on Saturday.