About
Rototom Sunsplash is Europe's largest reggae festival, a week-long celebration held each August in Benicàssim, Spain, attracting over 218,000 visitors from more than 111 countries. Founded in Italy in 1994 and relocated to Spain in 2010, it blends live music across seven stages with social activism, a Reggae University, an African Village, and a Dub Academy.
Highlights
- Europe's largest reggae festival — 218,000+ attendees from 111+ countries
- 7 stages including Dub Academy and Dancehall Arena
- Reggae University — afternoon talks, film screenings, and workshops
- African Village with drumming, dance, and capoeira classes
- Social Forum with panels on global justice and sustainability
- 8 full days including Welcome Party night
Details
- Location
- Benicàssim, Spain
- Venue
- Recinto Rototom Sunsplash
- Founded
- 1994
- Capacity
- 218,000
- Status
- active