Catch A Fire Reggae FESTIVAL 2026 Set to Ignite Soweto

This Prestigious event will take place at Ubuntu Kraal to be presented to the public by the Lioness Productions SA, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg as part of the well known Arts Alive Joburg Programme. A vibrant gathering where music, culture and history come together in one of South Africa’s most iconic townships, is what the audience can look forward to.

More than simply a music festival, Catch A Fire has evolved into a cultural movement rooted in identity, heritage and lived realities. Orlando West, long associated with the country’s liberation story, provides a fitting backdrop for a celebration that honours both the past and the future of African expression. Here, Reggae becomes more than sound it becomes a voice for community, resilience and shared experiences.

This year’s festival, a Pan-African and Global Reggae Celebration, boasts an impressive and carefully curated line-up, bringing together Legendary Reggae voices from South Africa, alongside influential artists from across the continent and beyond. The festival also welcomes a dynamic group of continental and international performers, including Reemah from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jahworks Soundsystem from Japan, Ras Ricky from Seychelles and Dynamq from South Sudan. They will be joined by Crucial Vybz Sound from Zimbabwe, King Lagazee from Ghana and DJ Kobie Ashanti HiFi from Trinidad, highlighting Reggae’s global reach and influence.

Representing the South African Reggae royalty, will be none other than the iconic performers like Boom Shaka, Ras Nkhushu, Bongo Riot, Ntunja, Black Dillinger, Skeleton Blazer and Luwe Da Lion artists who continue to shape the country’s Reggae legacy, also introducing fresh energy to the stage are rising voices Bhubesi Simba, Itesman and KingBlack Yellow, representing a new generation carrying the spirit of Reggae forward.

From South Arica to the Caribbean, and from West Africa to East Asia, Catch A Fire brings together a powerful blend of Roots, Reggae, Dub, Dancehall, Afro-Reggae and conscious music, promising a full day of captivating performances and immersive cultural experiences.

As part of the Arts Alive Joburg Programme, the festival reinforces Johannesburg’s commitment to arts, heritage and cultural expression, while also contributing to the growth of the creative economy. Catch A Fire is proudly supported by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, with the Gauteng Tourism Authority serving as a strategic partner. Though the festival’s significance extends beyond entertainment, Reggae has long been the soundtrack of resistance and resilience from South Africa’s townships to the streets of Kingston. Catch A Fire honours that legacy by creating a space where music becomes a bridge between generations, cultures and continents it is indeed a festival with purpose.

Tickets and Event Details:

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Catch A Fire Reggae Festival