United by sounds: Rototom Sunsplash Drops Full Lineup for Its 30th Anniversary Bash, “Celebrating Life”
The international Rototom Sunsplash festival closes the line-up for its 30th anniversary , set to light up this summer in Benicàssim (Castelló, Spain), from 16 to 23 August, with almost 200 performances on its seven stages, with the inspiring theme of “Celebrating Life”. Because if there is one thing that is clear to the music festival is that the 2025 edition will be an edition to celebrate, collectively, and the line-up captures that essence to the fullest.
The 2025 line-up highlights the festival’s ongoing commitment to the many sounds that connect with Jamaican music. A mix that is echoed in the audience: global, vibrant, and as diverse as the artists on stage, with acts from Jamaica, the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Australia, China, UK, France, Italy, Spain and Germany.
The three female artists featured in this latest announcement embody the open and inclusive vision that guides Rototom Sunsplash.
Koffee, Grammy Winner, the young phenomenon with her contemporary reggae that blends elements of dancehall, hip hop and R&B, giving shape to a very fresh and personal style; dancehall queen Spice, with her lyrics filled with feminine power; and Marcia Griffiths, a living legend in reggae. These three women represent the soul of three Jamaican generations, each one bringing her own fire and legacy to the stage
On stage tributes to Bob Marley for his 80th birthday
The 30th edition of the Rototom Sunsplash marks the 80th birthday of the reggae legend, Bob Marley. His spirit will light up the Benicàssim stage stronger than ever. The line-up celebrates this anniversary, bringing Bob Marley’s legacy to the stage through his sons, Julian Marley and Ky-Mani Marley with Alborosie as a special guest for an exclusive show.
With this final drop, Rototom Sunsplash locks in a solid line-up, led by heavyweight names like like Shaggy, Burning Spear, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Tarrus Riley, Steel Pulse, Misty in Roots, Morgan Heritage or Third World, the perfect soundtrack for this year’s ‘Celebrating Life’ journey.
