Jamaica”s Reggae Sumfest Expands this year to 8 days of concerts
Jul 04, 2018
JAMAICA’S REGGAE SUMFEST EXPANDS TO EIGHT DAYS THIS YEAR
All-star Lineup to Perform : July 15 – 22
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – July 3, 2018 – Jamaica’s iconic music festival Reggae Sumfest has been expanded to eight days this year, according to Downsound Entertainment, festival owners since 2016. Thousands of reggae and dancehall fans from across the world will be descending on the island to attend the 26th staging of the “Greatest Reggae Show on Earth,” from July 15 – 22 in Montego Bay.
This year’s festival has attracted some of the genre’s biggest names, including Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Beres Hammond, Capleton, Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Spice and Raging Fyah. Patrons are in for an extra treat this year as for the first time, a Latin flavor has been added with Mexican reggae artist Jah Fabio set to perform on Friday night.
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Damian Marley |
Beres Hammond |
Jah Fabio |
“Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music, and this world class festival, Reggae Sumfest, affords music lovers an opportunity to enjoy some of their favorite artists in a great setting,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Summer is an exciting time to visit Jamaica and this event is one of the many activities visitors can enjoy as they immerse themselves in our culture, interact with our people and experience our scrumptious cuisine.”
Reggae Sumfest Activities
The week’s activities include:
· Sumfest Colorfest Beach Party on Sunday, July 15
· Sumfest Street Jam on Monday, July 16
· Sumfest All White Party on Tuesday, July 17
· Sumfest Blitz on Wednesday, July 18
· Sumfest Inspire Awards & Heavyweight Clash on Thursday, July 19
· Reggae Industry Symposium & Sumfest Dancehall Night on Friday, July 20
· Sumfest Reggae Night on Saturday, July 21
· Sumfest Morning Medz on Sunday, July 22
Reggae Sumfest Hotel Packages
With the festival dates fast approaching, hotels are filling up quickly with many already sold out.
Hotel partner and Platinum Sponsor Iberostar Hotels & Resort, the all-inclusive luxury five-star property is offering the following Reggae Sumfest packages for July 20 – 22:
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Hotel |
Single (per person/per night) |
Double (per person/per night) |
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Iberostar Beach |
US$210 |
US$170 |
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Iberostar Suites |
US$256 |
US$196 |
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Iberostar Grand |
US$329 |
US$249 |
Other partners offering special Reggae Sumfest packages include: Deja All-Inclusive Resort, Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton Resorts & Spa, Holiday Inn Resort, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Sandals Resorts, Sea Gardens Beach Resort and The Wexford Hotel.
For more information about Jamaica or planning your trip to Reggae Sumfest, check outwww.visitjamaica.com.
About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Mumbai.
TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #1 Caribbean Destination and #14 Best Destination in the World in 2018. Also this year, the International Council of the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) named Jamaica the Best Destination for Adventure Tourism and TravAlliance Media named the JTB the Best Tourism Board Overall. Additionally, the JTB has been declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for eleven consecutive years between 2006 and 2017. In 2017, Jamaica also earned the WTA’s award for the Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination and the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination. Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that have won several awards throughout the years.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Web site at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.
