With an apotheotic closure, the festival Rototom Sunsplash 2025 celebrated its thirtieth anniversary by bringing together 218.000 people of 111 countries, between 16 Y 23 of August en Benicassim, Spain, in an unforgettable week of lots of reggae music and events around it.
It's a festival, which has positioned itself as the most important of its kind in Europe, demonstrated once again its power to attract people and its deep commitment to the values ​​of reggae culture during the eight days of activities.
further, the different broadcasts through the official website, social networks and channel YouTube of the festival, allowed 3,7 millions of people around the world enjoy the main concerts and other events of this great music event.
Under the motto “Celebrating life” (celebrating life), the edition of the 30 years presented a luxury line-up that included legends and new figures of world reggae, as Burning Spear, Third World, Steel Pulse, Marcia Griffiths, Shaggy, Spice, Koffee, Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Tarrus Riley, among many other artists who walked through the various stages.
Ana Tijoux Y Original movement were introduced this year, demonstrating the global reach of music with a national seal, Chilean presence that also extended with Tiano Bless.
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Diversity and culture, a festival stamp
like every year, the festival offered a rich diversity in its seven stages. From the unmistakable energy of dancehall to the deep vibrations of the Dub Academy, Every corner of the venue was a space for the celebration of Jamaican culture.
Rototom's commitment to social awareness and peace was reflected in its Social Forum, where they debated crucial issues such as the war in Gaza and climate change, with the participation of renowned journalists and activists.
The various thematic areas, like the Reggae University and the Artisan Market, They offered attendees an immersive experience that goes beyond music.
The massive success of this anniversary edition consolidates Rototom Sunsplash not just as a music festival, but as a meeting point for a global community united by reggae.
With the memory of a week full of brotherhood and rhythm, the festival is already looking to the future and begins its countdown to the version 31 of 2026 which will take place in the same setting between the days 16 Y 22 of August.
