Rum & Reggae Chester 2026
A full day of reggae legends, Caribbean flavours, rum punch, family fun and sunshine vibes at Chester Racecourse. Featuring ASWAD, General Levy, Xodus plus Da Fuchaman and his Fire Blaze Band
Time & Location
29 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 21:00
Chester, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK
About This Event
A Full Day of Caribbean Music, Food & Summer Festival Vibes
Set against the iconic backdrop of Chester Racecourse, Rum & Reggae Chester brings a high-quality Caribbean festival experience to the heart of the city. Expect great vibes, sunshine energy and a warm, inclusive atmosphere for all ages.
THE MUSIC
The heartbeat of the festival. Enjoy a full day of live reggae bands, artists and DJs delivering authentic reggae rhythms and pure feel-good energy from start to finish.
This year’s lineup features ASWAD, General Levy, Xodus plus Da Fuchmans Fire Blaze Band and more — bringing an incredible mix of legendary hits, high-energy performances and classic vibes.
THE FOOD
A true taste of the Caribbean. Tuck into jerk chicken, plantain, curry goat, patties, roti and more — all served by authentic Caribbean street-food traders. We’ll also have a selection of festival favourites to suit every palate.
THE DRINK
Experience our famous Rum Punch, a curated selection of premium rums, handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean beers. Prefer the classics? Our full festival bar has all your favourites too.
Rum & Reggae Chester is the perfect mix of culture, community and unforgettable summer vibes — one of the biggest festival experiences the city has seen in years.
Tickets
Under 5s
Free admission for under 5s. This ticket must be booked alongside an adult ticket.
£0.00
Under 18s
Admission for guests aged 5–17. All under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£20.00
+£0.50 ticket service fee
Tier 1 – General Admission
Full access to Rum & Reggae Chester 2026 This is a limited Tier 1 ticket. Prices will increase as tiers sell out.
£40.00
+£1.00 ticket service fee
Tier 1 VIP – Limited number
VIP access to Rum & Reggae Chester 2026. Includes: • Welcome rum punch on entry • Fast-track VIP entry • VIP viewing area near the stage • Dedicated VIP bar with shorter queues • VIP wristband • Toilets with little queueing This is a limited allocation VIP ticket. Once VIP sells out, only General Admission will remain.n
£65.00
+£1.63 ticket service fee
Sold OutTier 2 VIP - Limited number
VIP access to Rum & Reggae Chester 2026. Includes: • Welcome rum punch on entry • Fast-track VIP entry • VIP viewing area near the stage • Dedicated VIP bar with shorter queues • VIP wristband • Toilets with little queueing This is a limited allocation VIP ticket. Once VIP sells out, only General Admission will remain.
£75.00
+£1.88 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00