A free bike valet service will be another zero-emission option for guests attending the Reggae and Riddim Festival this month.  

There will be free on-site safe bike parking and free bike health checks provided by the Momentwm Bike Valet Service.  

The festival at Tredegar House on July 26 to 28 aims to be Jamaica's most authentic Reggae culture festival in Europe.

What transport options are available? 

Bus 

Newport Bus has also offered free rides to and from the venue to those with valid festival tickets across the three days.  

Parking 

Disabled parking is available on site but is limited and first come first serve – email events@ucnewport.co.uk with the subject ‘Access Parking’ and a copy of proof of your disability.  

Car drop-offs 

Those intending to be dropped off by car should apply for an accessible car park pass 

Taxi 

Taxis will be able to drive to the accessible car park where stewards will be available to help with bags. 

What is the line up? 

The Reggae and Riddim Festival takes place in Newport between July 26 and 28 (Image: Newsquest)

Friday Brunch - 4pm till 10pm 

  • Music, gourmet meals and brunch-style bookable tables with service included 

Saturday - 12 till 10pm 

  • Bitty Mclean 

  • Queen Omega 

  • Da Fuchaman & The Fire Blaze Band  

  • Omega Nebula 

  • Morgan Elwy & the 'Bach O Hwne' band 

Sunday 

  • Dance exchange showcase ft. 6x & Jukebox Collectiv 

  • Tarrus Riley ft. Dean Fraser & the Blacksoil Band 

  • Johnny Osbourne & The Uppercut Band 

  • Aleighcia Scott with a full live band 

  • Empire Flipz 

  • Gemini Don Surround Sound 

There will also be a series of events prior to and during the festival that engage with local young people, schools, and community groups.  

Young people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds will have the opportunity to engage in life skills training and gain qualifications in dance coaching, youth work, first aid etc.  

Tickets of certain types are still available here. 

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What is the history of the festival? 

The festival has been organised by Award-winning youth arts and advocacy charity, Urban Circle Newport in partnership with the Rastafari Indigenous Village from Montego Bay. 

In 2018, the UN added reggae music to the list of international treasures which deemed it worthy of protection and promotion. 

The Reggae Riddim festival’s mission is for descendants of Jamaica based in Wales to protect Reggae music and build authentic reciprocity with the motherland.  

The festival became the first officially endorsed event for the 60th Jubilee commemorating Jamaica’s independence.