Gainesville Reggae Festival 2025 – Free event August 29 at Heartwood Soundstage

August 25, 2025

Press release from the Gainesville Reggae Festival

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The pulse of reggae returns to North Florida with the highly anticipated Gainesville Reggae Festival 2025, happening Friday, August 29, at the iconic Heartwood Soundstage. This FREE community celebration kicks off at 6:00 p.m. and brings together powerful reggae sounds, cultural energy, and vibrant local vendors for a night of unity and rhythm.

Lineup Highlights:

Opening the night: local Gainesville artist TASANA
Ocala’s own reggae powerhouse: PROPAGANJAH
Brazilian reggae-samba fusion pioneers: MACA REGGAE SAMBA
Headliners: South Florida’s authentic Jamaican roots band, JAH MOVEMENT

Attendees will enjoy a vendor market, food trucks, and plenty of good vibes in the heart of Gainesville.

This is a family-friendly event designed to unite the community through music and culture.

WHERE: Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, FL

WHEN: August 29, 2025 | Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Admission: Free Entry | Vendors | Food | Family-Friendly Atmosphere