Shine Reggae Festival Herne Bay 2025

Get ready for some summer Reggae vibes!
Join us on Saturday, 23rd August 2025 at the stunning Strode Park Foundation grounds in Herne for a fantastic Reggae Festival, featuring a fantastic lineup of reggae greats!

Headlining the event will be the iconic Aswad, three-time Grammy Award nominees and No.1 original artists! Supporting acts include one of the UK's top UB40 tribute bands, HomeGrown, along with the amazing 9-piece Marley Experience!

Expect a variety of delicious food outlets serving authentic Caribbean cuisine, traditional hot food, and a licensed bar offering wines, beers, spirits, and of course, rum punch! It’s the perfect opportunity to round up your friends and family for a fantastic day out next August.

Important Information:

• Tickets are limited, and this event is expected to sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
• No parking at the venue. Please use on-street parking nearby or the pay-and-display car park on School Lane (approx. 450 metres away).
• The venue is well serviced by Stagecoach buses, with a stop immediately outside, and Herne Bay train station is a 20/25-minute walk away.
• No food alcoholic or soft drinks to be brought to site. Security checks will be conducted upon entry. One 500ml sealed bottle of water permitted per person.
• The venue operates a zero-tolerance drugs policy. Anyone found using or attempting to sell illegal substances will be removed, and the police will be called.

Event Schedule:

• Gates open: 4:00 PM
• First performance: 5:00 PM
• Event ends: Approximately 9:30 PM

Make sure to secure your tickets early, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of Reggae music and good vibes!