The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce the return of the One Nation Reggae Festival, with Volume 2 set for 25th–30th November 2026.

Building on the success of the inaugural festival and the outcomes of the 2025 Creative Clinic, the festival continues to serve as a premier platform for celebrating reggae music, cultural diversity, creativity, and national unity. It also supports Sierra Leone’s growing reputation as a cultural tourism destination while creating opportunities for artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and local communities.

Guided by recommendations contained in the recently launched One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report, the 2026 edition will feature performances, cultural showcases, educational forums, and community activities aimed at promoting cultural preservation, youth empowerment, diaspora engagement, and sustainable tourism.

The festival will be preceded by an Intergenerational Conversation on Global Tourism Resilience, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism of Jamaica. The dialogue will bring together policymakers, tourism practitioners, cultural leaders, academics, youth representatives, and members of the diaspora to explore innovative approaches to building resilient and sustainable tourism sectors in an evolving global landscape.

The Ministry invites the public, development partners, members of the diaspora, and reggae lovers worldwide to save the date and join this unique celebration of music, culture, and African heritage.

One Nation. One People. One Rhythm.