Stephen Marley and The Marley Family Present Kaya Fest Toronto 2026

This summer, reggae royalty and music fans from across the globe will gather just outside Toronto as Stephen Marley and The Marley Family present Kaya Fest Toronto 2026, a landmark edition of the internationally celebrated music, cannabis and social awareness festival taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Markham Fairgrounds. The star-studded lineup includes members of the Marley family alongside reggae and dancehall icons Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, YG Marley, and more.

Produced by Stephen Marley’s Fruit of Life Productions in collaboration with Wynn Records, Scorpion Media Group, Summer of Sound Festivals Inc., Silverback Music, and Ghetto Youths Foundation, Kaya Fest Toronto 2026 marks the festival’s long-awaited return and promises a powerful one-day celebration of music, culture, unity, conscious living and cannabis lifestyle.

Founded by 9x Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley—singer, songwriter, producer, and son of the legendary Bob Marley—Kaya Fest is named for Bob Marley’s iconic 1978 album, Kaya, and is built around the guiding principle of “Education Before Recreation,” using music as a platform to inspire connection, awareness, and positive social impact.

Following sold-out festivals in 2017, a two-day expansion in 2018, and a star-studded 2019 edition in Florida. Kaya Fest Toronto 2026 represents a historic moment in Canadian music culture as the globally recognized festival officially returns for the first time post-pandemic, and debuts in Canada for the first time ever.

Taking place at the Markham Fairgrounds the festival will feature an extraordinary multi-generational lineup led by members of the Marley family alongside internationally celebrated reggae and dancehall artists.
Kaya Fest Toronto 2026 Lineup

Stephen Marley

Damian Marley

Julian Marley

Ky-Mani Marley

Shabba Ranks

Lila Iké

Jesse Royal

YG Marley

Yohan Marley

Shacia Päyne Marley

Mystic Marley

Hymn Marley

Zion Marley

Cuh Dee Jah

KC Clarke

Co-Host: Spexdaboss

More artists to be announced!

Known around the world for bringing together legendary performers and culturally significant moments, previous editions of Kaya Fest have featured artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Cypress Hill, Sean Paul, Pitbull, Chronixx, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, and more.

More than a music festival, Kaya Fest has become a global gathering rooted in the spirit of “One Love,” creating space for fans of all backgrounds to celebrate together through music, storytelling, community engagement, and shared values.

With its highly anticipated Canadian arrival, Kaya Fest Toronto 2026 is set to deliver one of the summer’s most unforgettable live music experiences.

For festival information, tickets, artist updates, and schedule details, visit:
www.kayafest.live