Calling all Rudeboys & Rudegirls, Skins, Skankers & Reggae Rockers.
Melton Ska Fest is back!
Following a fantastic inaugural event in 2025, our second festival returns bigger and better.
Widely praised as one of the strongest debut events of its kind, Melton Ska Fest has firmly planted its flag in the ground of the ska and reggae festival scene — and we’re only just getting started.
This is one full day of music, food, drink, & festival vibes under open skies. Sun on your face, grass under your feet.
Our Roots & Our Values
Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and 2-Tone were born from Jamaican creativity and grew through working-class culture in the UK and beyond. At its heart, this music has always been about connection, expression, and bringing people together through rhythm, dance, and shared experience.
The line-up for this year’s MSF has been meticulously handpicked from the best of the UK’s Ska & Reggae scene, guaranteed to keep you Skanking and smiling all day & evening.
Boot Boy Radio Crew meets Trojan Sound International.
Once again we welcome Boot Boy Radio, who’s DJs will be located in the beer & chill out marquee playing original Jamaican vinyl revive 45’s and essential 2Tone anthems all day & evening. For 2026 the BBR crew is joined by Trojan Sound International, an authentic Jamaican sound system who will provide the power for the BBR DJ’s.
Boot Boy Radio will again broadcast the main stage, live around the world.
So, are you ready to Rocksteady & Skank to the Ska. Ready to Move your feet to the beat, and wine your waistline to the Bassline…..
Melton Ska Fest 2026: One Vibe. One Love, One Family.
Let’s get together and feel alright !
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Find out all about the bands and acts appearing at Melton SKA Fest 2026 here. Our stellar line-up features bands and performers from all over the country, masters of Reggae, SKA, 2Tone, Rocksteady and Mod music, paying tribute to the greats.

Melton Mowbray is a historic market town in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, surrounded by green spaces and filled with parks. Melton SKA Fest is being held in Play Close Park in town, well within walking distance of plenty of shops, pubs and accommodation and Melton Mowbray train station.

Don't delay! Make sure you get your tickets soon and enjoy a generous discount on the ticket price at the gate. At £28 a ticket for adults and only £12 for under-16s (under 5s and carers go free) this is a festival for everyone to enjoy!








