Jamaica Celebrates Reggae Month, Honouring the Global Power of Its Musical Legacy

All India, 6 February 2026: February in Jamaica is more than a month on the calendar—it is a celebration of identity, resilience, and rhythm as the island comes alive to mark Reggae Month, a nationwide tribute to the music that shaped its soul and carried its voice to the world. This year, the island celebrates Reggae Month under the powerful theme "Rhythms of Resilience." Following closely after the island's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, this year's festivities are being hailed as "healing music" for the nation.

Today, February 6 marks the pinnacle of the festivities: the 81st Birthday of the legendary Bob Marley.

Rooted in the lived experiences of the Jamaican people, reggae has long served as both expression and resistance—telling stories of hope, struggle, love, and unity. Every February, Jamaica pauses to honour the genre not just as music, but as a cultural force that continues to influence global conversations around identity, justice, and belonging.

This year, acclaimed reggae artiste Etana has been officially named Reggae Month Ambassador for 2026. Etana was selected for her outstanding contributions to reggae music, her consistent commitment to positive messaging, and her strong representation of Jamaican culture on the international stage.

Reggae Month celebrations across the island bring together artists, cultural practitioners, communities, and institutions through a dynamic programme of live performances, tributes, educational forums, and immersive cultural experiences. Reggae Month also serves as a reminder of Jamaica’s enduring influence on global culture.

As the island celebrates Reggae Month, Jamaica is inviting the world, with a special focus on the growing Indian luxury and cultural travel market, to experience the soul of the Caribbean.

For more information about Reggae Month events, visit us at: https://www.visitjamaica.com/event/reggae-month/42/

ABOUT THE JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD  

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica's national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, New Delhi, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world's best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared 'World's Leading Cruise Destination' and 'World's Leading Family Destination' for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the 'Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board' for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for 'Best Travel Agent Academy Program' and silver for 'Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean' and 'Best Tourism Board – Caribbean'. The destination also received bronze recognition for 'Best Destination – Caribbean', 'Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean', and 'Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean'. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for 'International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support' for a record-setting 12th time.