Cologne, 03.03.2026 – Following the confirmation of the first headliners and crowd favorites, the line-up for the 39th edition of the Summerjam Festival continues to grow. With the second artist announcement, numerous international reggae, dancehall, and urban acts have been added. Once again highlighting the musical diversity of the festival at Fühlinger See.
International Roots Reggae Legends, Dancehall Stars & Urban Heavyweights
With Gentleman, one of Germany’s most internationally successful reggae artists returns to the Fühlinger See. For more than two decades, he has represented authentic reggae and dancehall with Jamaican influences, social awareness, and global appeal. His close connection to the Jamaican scene and his energetic live performances make him one of Europe’s most exciting acts.
The “Queen of Dancehall,” Spice, brings maximum energy to the stage. With her explosive stage presence, international hits, and uncompromising performances, she represents modern, confident dancehall at a world-class level.
The festival also continues to expand its urban and hip-hop program: SSIO is known for his distinctive street rap, unmistakable humor, and cult status, while Disarstar is regarded as one of the most important political voices in German rap, combining lyrical depth with powerful beats.
GReeeN adds another unique dimension to the line-up, blending reggae, German rap, and laid-back urban vibes. With positive messages, melodic flow, and genre-crossing productions, he appeals to a younger generation of festivalgoers and represents a modern, accessible sound that balances consciousness with summer vibes.
With Julian Marley, the line-up now includes two sons of reggae legend Bob Marley, sending a strong signal for authentic roots reggae. Julian Marley stands for a classic, spiritually driven sound with modern production and continues his father’s musical legacy with dedication.
Luciano will also bring his unmistakable conscious reggae vibes to Cologne. Since the 1990s, he has been regarded as one of the most important voices in reggae, combining roots tradition with socially relevant messages.
They are supported by veterans such as The Congos, whose harmonious roots sound has enjoyed cult status since the 1970s, as well as Culture ft. Kenyatta Hill, who carry on the legacy of the legendary frontman Joseph Hill and stand for deeply rooted, classic reggae.
With Junior Kelly, another Jamaican artist joins the program, known for blending roots reggae with dancehall and for his conscious lyrics as well as dynamic live performances.
Portuguese superstar Richie Campbell brings European reggae and modern dancehall to Cologne. His productions bridge Caribbean influences with contemporary urban sound.
Biga*Ranx introduces French reggae-dub to the line-up. His style combines reggae, dub, dancehall, and digital productions into a laid-back, atmospheric signature sound.
Dutch DJ and producer Kybba represents global dancehall, Afrobeats, and bass-driven club energy, bringing an international soundsystem vibe to the Fühlinger See.
With WizTheMC, another internationally oriented artist joins the festival, blending Afrobeats with global pop influences and adding new stylistic dimensions to the event.
Fayan completes the line-up as a rising name in the German hip-hop scene. His sound blends rap and urban pop, combining catchy hooks with contemporary beats. His sense for summer vibes makes him a perfect fit for Summerjam and an exciting act for fans of modern, chart-friendly sounds.
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