reggae lake festival amsterdam 2025
Here’s a glimpse of the vibe and atmosphere of Reggae Lake Festival Amsterdam 2025 — held at the beautiful lakeside setting of Gaasperpark.
Event Overview
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 16–17 August 2025, from 13:00 to 23:00 each day .
Location: Gaasperpark (Gaasperplas) in Amsterdam-Zuidoost — just a few minutes’ walk from Gaasperplas metro station .
Festival Setup & Atmosphere
Reggae Lake Festival is the largest outdoor reggae festival in the Netherlands, offering “pure reggae vibes” in a scenic park with lake views, tree-lined paths, and chill-out zones with hammocks .
Featuring six stages, each with its own flavor:
Main Stage — international headline artists
Dancehall Party Arena — dancehall beats
King Shiloh Soundsystem — deep dub sessions
Reggae Vibrations — soulful reggae
Afrobeach — fusion of reggae with Afro rhythms
Reggae Chill & Lounge — for laid-back relaxation .
The festival includes a Reggae market and food and drink vendors; the atmosphere embodies unity, positive energy, and a welcoming spirit .
Line-Up Highlights
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Burning Spear
Spice
Third World
T.O.K.
Culture (ft. Kenyatta Hill)
Skeng
Kumar Fyah
King Shiloh
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Shaggy
Tarrus Riley
Don Carlos
Queen Omega
Duane Stephenson
Mr. Vegas
King Shiloh
This lineup brings together a great mix of roots reggae, dancehall, Afro-fusion, and dub.
Tickets & Access
Tickets:
Day tickets start from around €55; a weekend pass is approximately €96 (including service charges) .
Special discounted tickets were available via Stadspas for Amsterdam residents, though those have now sold out .
Getting there: Located within walking distance of the Gaasperplas metro station. Driving is discouraged, but there is paid parking available nearby at around €22/day online or €26 at the door .
Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly routes, a dedicated entrance, and accessible restrooms are available. E-lockers, cashless payments (with debit cards) and a dedicated space for pumping milk are all provided .
Final Thoughts
Reggae Lake Festival is a highlight of the Dutch summer music calendar — offering two unforgettable days packed with diverse reggae sounds, cultural vibes, and a relaxed lakeside setting. Whether you’re a longtime reggae fan or just curious to experience the genre, it’s a spirited and inclusive event well worth attending.
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