Summerjam is again, and the 2025 version is trying severe. From July 4 to six, Cologne’s Fühlinger See as soon as once more transforms into a worldwide assembly floor for reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, and past. It’s the thirty eighth version of Europe’s longest-running reggae pageant, and so they’re not holding again.
The road-up? Burna Boy returns after leaving fairly an impression final 12 months at Summerjam in 2024. Shenseea, one among dancehall’s most assured present voices, joins the invoice together with her mixture of Caribbean power and pop edge. However the greatest shocker for a lot of? Vybz Kartel is again on a European stage for the primary time in over twenty years, a uncommon, headline-making second for dancehall tradition.
Additionally on board: heavyweight roots and tradition artists like Alborosie, Jah9, Junior Kelly, Third World, Mortimer, and Morgan Heritage, performing for the primary time because the passing of Peter Morgan.
From Germany, names like Ok.I.Z, Max Herre & Pleasure Denalane, GReeeN, Paula Hartmann, and Curse carry their very own twist to the line-up. And after an extended break, Irie Révoltés reunites to carry again their explosive mix of reggae, ska, and hip-hop.
And it wouldn’t be Summerjam with out surprises. Soundclash tradition is in full impact on Saturday with Warrior Sound (Germany), Code Purple Sound (Jamaica), and Heavy Hammer (Italy) going through off on the Feelgood Stage.
Need to dance? On Sunday, Damion BG hosts a dancehall workshop open to all. On Saturday, there’s a new Seaside Splash Celebration that includes ZJ Chrome (Vybz Kartel’s official DJ) and the Jugglerz, happening proper at Blackfoot Seaside (18+).
Tenting & Tickets
New this 12 months: tenting is simply doable with each a 3-day pageant ticket and a legitimate tenting ticket. For a straightforward setup, examine Mein Zelt steht schon to order a pre-built tent.
Free Children Tickets (0–9 years) and Teenager Tickets (10–15 years, incl. tenting) can be found — however solely when accompanied by a authorized guardian.
Need to go all in? The VIP Skydeck improve will get you drinks, fast-lane entry, and one of the best view on the Purple Stage (18+ solely).
Accessibility additionally improves this 12 months with wheelchair platforms at each the Purple and Inexperienced levels.
Tickets, day schedule, tenting data, and full line-up at: www.summerjam.de