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Welcome to the Reggae Geel Festival 2027 in Geel
Reggae Geel is Europe’s oldest reggae festival and has been held since 1978 in the Belse Bossen woods in Geel, Belgium. The 2027 edition will run from 30 July to 1 August. The site is at Malosewaver, 2440 Geel.
Highlights & Attractions at Reggae Geel Festival in Geel
- Roots, dub, dancehall, sound systems and live acts across several stages
- Gold Stage, Bounce Dancehall, Dub Forest, Yagga Yagga, Side Dish and Out & About
- On-site camping in the woods plus optional Comfort Camping
- Reggae Market, food court and reusable cups
- Under-16s free in 2026; youth tickets for ages 16–18
- Tens of thousands of visitors and a large local volunteer network
- Official sales only via reggaegeel.com and the linked ticket shop
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
In 2026 the site opened Thursday at 18:00 (until 02:00), Friday at 12:30 (until 03:00) and Saturday at 12:30 (until 04:00). Camping opened around 18:00 on Thursday. The 2026 bill included Beenie Man, L’Entourloop, Queen Omega, Anthony B and Patoranking. The 2027 line-up and exact stage times can be checked on reggaegeel.com.
The festival stays roots-led: dub sessions under the trees, sound-system culture and a woodland site rather than a stadium layout. Food and drinks use the festival payment system; Reggae Market vendors set their own payment methods.
Tickets & Admission for Reggae Geel Festival Geel
2027 prices are not published yet. 2026 orientation (early bird / later rate): weekend pass about 95–120 euros, Thursday day ticket about 40–53 euros, Friday or Saturday about 65–79 euros. Comfort tickets were about 110–155 euros (day) and 265 euros (weekend). Camping was about 25–35 euros extra. Under-16s entered free. price_min 0 and price_max 265 reflect that last known range. Buy only via reggaegeel.com (Eventim/Paylogic); street tickets are invalid. Unused tickets are not refunded under the terms.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Geel
- Train to Geel; previous editions ran shuttles from the station to Malosewaver
- Summer festival in woodland: sun and rain cover, solid shoes, ear protection
- Book camping early or a bed in Geel, Meerhout or Herentals
- Comfort tickets add fast lane, Comfort Zone and closer parking on Meerhoutseweg
- Confirm dates, line-up and the shop on reggaegeel.com before you travel
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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