Canada's largest celebration of Rastafari heritage
Rastafest is Canada’s largest celebration of Rastafari heritage and culture. The festival is a multi-disciplined, family fun event highlighting different aspects of the Rastafari and Reggae culture. The festival draws from the rich and diverse Rastafari lifestyle, culture, and history.Â
Feel the bass reverberate through your veins as you join thousands of fellow festival-goers in celebrating the universal language of music.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Friday
December 17 2023, 7pm
ABOUT RASTAFEST
Rastafest is a continuation of international and national Rastafari initiatives in Canada and Jamaica, namely: Rastafari Cultural Workshop in Toronto 1977; the First International Rastafari Conference in Toronto – 1982; the Second International Rastafari Conference in Jamaica – 1983; Voice of Thunder: Dialogue with Nyah Binghi Elders in Toronto – 1984; Kulchajam in Toronto – 1985; Rastafest in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal – 1993; Rastafest in Ottawa – 1994/1995; Rastafest in Jamaica – 1996/1998/2012. Other dates are as follows:
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Celebrating Rastafari history, heritage, and culture while contributing to Canada's multicultural society.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of community and togetherness as you connect with like-minded music enthusiasts from around the world. Forge new friendships, engage in impromptu jam sessions, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
