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California Roots

Monterey, United States
DatesMay 28–30, 2027 · 3 days
LocationMonterey, United States
PriceTBA
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About

California Roots Music & Arts Festival, founded in 2010, takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in California. Billed as the largest reggae-rock festival in the world, it brings together reggae, reggae rock, folk and hip-hop artists over three days, drawing more than eleven thousand attendees daily. Known as Cali Roots, the festival has also been a pioneer in sustainability, becoming California's first certified green event.

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  • Wheelchair accessible

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Location

2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA 93940

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Archive

Past editions

2026May 22–24, 202639 artists
Ice CubeSOJABurning SpearBarrington LevyCollie BuddzRebelutionTash SultanaOriginal KoffeeSkip MarleyPepperBedouin SoundclashThe ExpendablesThe GreenCommon KingsSons of ZionThe MovementBallyhoo!The ElovatersDENMKash'd OutSensaMotionJ BoogFortunate YouthZion MarleyNNiko RubioKKoffeeCCydewaysEEstrellaKKyle SmithKKaleo WassmanKKanaka FyahLLikkle JordeeTThrough the RootsAAireq JonsinBBenny RanksCCali Roots All-StarsJJosh TatofiMMouse PowellRRastan
2025May 23–25, 202536 artists
T‐PainSOJAProtojeBuju BantonSteel PulseTarrus RileyCollie BuddzMatisyahuRebelutionAnthony BSlightly StoopidAtmosphereDirty HeadsIrationCommon KingsThe MovementaurorawaveThe ElovatersThe Hip AbductionLila IkéMike LoveBBumpin’ UgliesJ BoogSurfer GirlEEli-MacJoe SambaCCydewaysEEstrellaLLandon McNamaraRRik JamSShwayzeBBoostiveRRome RamirezCCapital DubDDubbestJJ.Lately
2024Oct 9, 202428 artists
Ice CubeZiggy MarleyBurning SpearLupe FiascoCollie BuddzRebelutionXavier RuddRawayanaStick FigureTribal SeedsKabaka PyramidPepperThe ExpendablesThe GreenThe ElovatersTropidelicCoyote IslandLittle StrangerJ BoogFortunate YouthLL.A.BSouls of MischiefAArise RootsCClaire WrightDDamian Marley feat. Stephen MarleyLLiving LegendsAArkital SoundEE-40 feat. Too $hort
2023May 25–28, 202348 artists
NatirutsWu‐Tang ClanSOJACypress HillShaggyDub IncAlborosieGentlemanSteel PulseCollie BuddzMatisyahuThievery CorporationRebelutionStick FigureAtmosphereThe InterruptersKatchafireDirty HeadsThe SkintsThee Sacred SoulsSublime with RomeIrationJesse RoyalDispatchCommon KingsChali 2naOzomatliThe MovementAnuheaHIRIEThe ElovatersThe Hip AbductionDENMLittle StrangerMihali SavoulidisLila IkéSurfer GirlJoe SambaCCydewaysLLong Beach Dub AllstarsKKyle SmithSShwayzeKKolohe KaiDDel the Funky Homosapien feat. HieroglyphicsTThe B FoundationTThriveMMichael Franti & SpearheadTTunnel Vision
2022May 26–29, 202246 artists
Damian “Jr. Gong” MarleyIce CubeDub IncStephen MarleyProtojeCollie BuddzRebelutionAnthony BStick FigureTribal SeedsSlightly StoopidDirty HeadsSublime with RomePepperJesse RoyalBrother AliThe ExpendablesThe GreenTrevor HallCommon KingsNattali RizeThe MovementSa-RocHIRIEThe ElovatersTropidelicArtikal Sound SystemKash'd OutSean PaulLila IkéMike LoveBBumpin’ UgliesJ BoogFortunate YouthEEli-MacJoe SambaIIya TerraAArise RootsNNatural VibrationsSSatsangVVana LiyaDDemarcoEEarthKryTThriveDDurand Jones & The IndicationsTTunnel Vision
2019May 24–26, 201933 artists
SOJACypress HillBen Harper & The Innocent CriminalsAlborosieProtojeSteel PulseCollie BuddzMatisyahuDon CarlosRebelutionTash SultanaStick FigureSlightly StoopidAtmosphereDirty HeadsKabaka PyramidThe SkintsCitizen CopePepperJesse RoyalThe ExpendablesThe GreenOcean AlleyCommon KingsThe MovementBallyhoo!The ElovatersNNahkoIIya TerraFFijiRRoots of a RebellionFFor Peace BandGG. Love & Special Sauce
2018May 25–27, 201833 artists
Alpha BlondyStephen MarleySteel PulseChronixxRebelutionTash SultanaXavier RuddTribal SeedsSlightly StoopidAtmosphereIrationBrother AliThe GreenDispatchOcean AlleyTrevor HallOzomatliThe MovementAnuheaHIRIETropidelicThe Hip AbductionRies BrothersMike LoveTThe Original WailersJ BoogFortunate YouthRRaging FyahNNew KingstonEE‐40DDarenotsTThe Holdup3311
2017May 26–28, 201736 artists
NasSOJAAlborosieProtojeCollie BuddzMatisyahuThievery CorporationRebelutionAnthony BJurassic 5Stick FigureYellowmanDirty HeadsIrationJesse RoyalJah9Rising AppalachiaCommon KingsBallyhoo!RDGLDGRNHIRIEKash'd OutNNahkoEasy Star All-StarsJohn Brown’s BodyPassafireMellow MoodIIya TerraLLandon McNamaraRRoots of CreationTThrough the RootsUUnified HighwayHHumble SoulMMike PintoTTribal TheoryWWestafa
2016May 27–29, 201632 artists
Damian “Jr. Gong” MarleyStephen MarleyProtojeBarrington LevyTarrus RileyRebelutionStick FigureTribal SeedsSticky FingersSlightly StoopidKatchafireThe SkintsPepperThe ExpendablesThe GreenNattali RizeWill and the PeopleHIRIEMike LoveJ BoogFortunate YouthRRaging FyahGGondwanaAAMP LiveKKatastroOOoklah the MocJJosh HeinrichsTThe ExpandersTThriveMMichael Franti & SpearheadTTomorrows Bad SeedsTTunnel Vision
2015May 22–30, 201536 artists
SOJACypress HillThe RootsSteel PulseCollie BuddzJohn Butler TrioChronixxDilated PeoplesTribal SeedsSlightly StoopidDirty HeadsThe SkintsIrationTrevor HallCommon KingsHigh ValleyBlue King BrownDallas SmithBlackjack BillyFishboneNNahkoMike LoveJohn Brown’s BodyFortunate YouthEEthan TuckerJJon Wayne and The PainAArise RootsBBeebs and Her Money MakersGGiant Panda Guerilla Dub SquadTThe SupervillainsAAnimoFFear Nuttin BandPPacific DubSSoul MajesticGG. Love & Special SauceMMichael Franti & Spearhead
2014May 23–25, 201432 artists
Damian “Jr. Gong” MarleySOJAZiggy MarleyAlborosieGroundationSteel PulseRebelutionStick FigureKatchafirePepperIrationThe GreenMaoliThe MovementZion IHIRIENNahkoBBumpin’ UgliesJ BoogPassafireNNew KingstonLLos RakasBB-Side PlayersCCisco AdlerKKatastroSSaritahKKimiéMMicah BrownPPapaFishSSkunk Records 25th Anniversary CelebrationTThe Expanders3311
2013May 24–26, 201327 artists
Collie BuddzMatisyahuDon CarlosRebelutionStick FigureTribal SeedsSlightly StoopidKatchafireDirty HeadsThe ExpendablesThe GreenBallyhoo!Fortunate YouthNNew KingstonNNatural VibrationsMMystic RootsNNaia KeteTThrough the RootsAArden Park RootsFFear Nuttin BandIIndubiousIInna VisionMMike PintoPPacific DubRRoots UndergroundWWhiskey AvengersTTomorrows Bad Seeds
2012May 26–27, 201217 artists
SOJAPepperIrationThe ExpendablesThe GreenAnuheaJ BoogPassafireFortunate YouthMMishkaKKatastroCClear ConscienceHHi RootsMMicah BrownSSono VeroTThriveWWhiskey Avengers
2011May 28–29, 201111 artists
RebelutionTribal SeedsIrationMMystic RootsOOoklah the MocCClear ConscienceHHigh TideTThe HoldupTThriveTTop ShelfTTomorrows Bad Seeds
2010May 29, 20104 artists
Tribal SeedsDirty HeadsPPacific DubTThrive

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