Reggae Land Festival takes place at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August. Below is some key information if your attending the event:
LOCATION
The Milton Keynes National Bowl, Chaffron Way, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA
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Clear signage and stewards will guide you throughout your arrival.
Arriving On Foot
Use the North Gate on Chaffron Way.
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Arriving By Taxi
Taxi pick-up/drop-off zone: Chesney Wold
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Vehicle Drop-Off / Pick-Up (Friends, Family, Private Hire)
Use Kelvin Drive
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Stopping on main roads or residential streets is not permitted.
Guestlist, Media & Press
Head to the Box Office at the North Gate
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Accessible Entrance
Located on Watling Street
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Accessible parking is available next to this entrance. These will be colour coordinated to assist you.
OPENING TIMES
Date: Friday 31st July 2026
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Doors open: 16:00
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Last Entry: 20:00
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Event ends: 23:00
Date: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August 2026
- Gates Open: 12:00
- Music Starts: 12:00
- Last Entry: 18:00
- Event Ends: 22:30
Reggae Land is for all ages, but under-18s must attend with a legal guardian.
WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T BRING
PERMITTED ITEMS
✔ Camping Chairs
Chairs are allowed. You will be moved if placed in standing areas for space and safety.
✔ Sealed small snacks
✔ Sealed Water (500ml max)
Must be fully sealed on arrival.
Empty reusable bottles allowed (max 500ml).
(No metal bottles allowed)
✔ Bags
Quicker Entry: A4 size: 30cm x 21cm x 15cm.
Anything larger = Slower queuing lane
✔ Blankets
✔ Sun cream (non-aerosol)
✔ Vape liquid/eye drops (10ml max)
✔ Power bank/portable phone charger
✔ Medication
Must match ID and be supported by a prescription or doctor’s note.
ESSENTIALS TO BRING
✔ Valid ID (Challenge 25 applies at bars)
✔ Phone + portable charger
✔ Festival ticket downloaded in advance
✔ Bank card / contactless payment
✔ Weather-appropriate clothing
✔ Earplugs
✔ Reusable bottle (empty, not metal)
✔ Hat, sunglasses, poncho
✔ Woov App Downloaded: http://woov.to/reggaeland26
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs / Nitrous Oxide / “legal highs”
- Liquids (except sealed water)
- Metal bottles
- Glass bottles / jars
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Aerosols over 100ml
- Umbrellas with pointed ends
- Perfume / aftershave
- Pyros / flares / fireworks / smoke bombs
- Laser pens
- Professional cameras (detachable lenses, tripods, rigs)
- Audio recording equipment
- Drones
- Personal vehicles (bikes, scooters, hoverboards, skateboards)
- Marketing materials
- High-visibility clothing (non-staff)
- Camping equipment (No tents/gazebos)
- Animals (registered assistance dogs only – email in advance)
- Homemade food or meals
- Food in unsealed containers, including Tupperware or lunch boxes
- Large quantities of food intended as meals
Important Information:
Sealed items are quicker and safer for security teams to check, helping reduce queue times. Unsealed or homemade food takes longer to inspect and cannot be safely verified, which slows entry for everyone.
If you have a medical, dietary, or accessibility requirement that means you need to bring specific food items, please contact hello@jbmmusic.com in advance so this can be agreed on a case-by-case basis.
TRAVEL
Reggae Land uses a colour-coded car park system.
Parking: Available to pre-book:
Friday 31/07/26: https://bit.ly/RLFRICARPARK26
Saturday 01/08/26: https://bit.ly/RLSATCARPARK26
Sunday 02/08/26: https://bit.ly/RLSUNCARPARK26
Important:
• No overnight parking for day parking tickets
• Cars left after hours may be towed
• Parking is on grass + hard standing
• Vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk
• Accessible parking available at the Watling Street entrance (Orange Car Park)
Walking:
Use the North Gate (Chaffron Way).
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By Coach:
• Big Green Coach: Return coach travel is available from various locations, including Bedford, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, London (Kings Cross), Luton, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stevenage.
• Booking: Book your coach travel in advance through Big Green Coach to ensure a hassle-free journey. Visit their website for more details: https://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/events/reggae-land-coach-travel-to-MK-Bowl
TRAVEL BY TRAIN – IMPORTANT UPDATE
Friday rail travel update: London Northwestern Railway services will finish early due to industrial action. Avanti services will be running as normal, please check your journey before travelling. Limited Big Green Coach tickets are still available if you need an alternative.
Follow here for updates on the industrial action with London Northwestern Railways – https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/live-travel-updates
Nearest Station: Milton Keynes Central
Served by Avanti West Coast & London Northwestern Railway.
Walking:
A safe pedestrian route (Leisure Route 51) takes approx 20–25 mins from MK Central to the Bowl.
Allow extra time on departure due to crowds.
Tickets:
Book your Train Transport here:
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk
