The annual Rock, Reggae & Relief concert returns on Saturday, August 8th! The all-ages festival is going back to its original location, which will take place on Forbes Avenue and Market Square. It’s going to be the ultimate urban oasis and festival experience!
Music Lineup
For the past nine years, the Rock, Reggae & Relief concert has become a great part of summer. The previous two years were held at Stage AE.
This year, the festival returns to its roots. There will be plenty of amazing national acts, performing on two stages (Forbes and Market Square).
The lineup includes:
- UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
- The Elovaters
- Tribal Seeds
- The Hip Abduction
- G. Love & Special Sauce
- The Expendables
- Surfer Girl
- FUBAR
- Emily Brimlow
Immersive Art, Handcrafted Cocktails, Local Food!
This year, the festival has so many awesome things to do. Aside from the music, stop by the immersive art, try some handcrafted cocktails, and enjoy local food.
Cody Sabol will create live art throughout the day! Make sure to plan ahead with the festival map. It’s all there!
Chill Ville: The Ultimate Urban Oasis
Another cool thing about the event is Chill Ville. It’s all in the name. This relaxing space features local artists, wellness experiences, interactive vendors, and colorful activations that capture reggae culture, from Henna tattoo artists to face freckles and body gem artists.
There’s also a personalized airbrush hat artist, Moon Love Malas handcrafted Reiki-infused jewelry, Broadhill travel experiences, festival hair stylists, and fortune tellers. Also, try the delicious Tocayo Taqueria Food Truck!
Summer Sips
Taste some summer brews from Beam Suntory and Pittsburgh Brewing Company. They’ll have their classic favorites—Iron City Beer, IC Light, IC Mango, IC Berry!
Trulieve returns as the official sponsor of the event. They help to keep the “feel-good vibes flowing all day long through an elevated lifestyle activation focused on wellness, education, relaxation, and positive community connection.”
All for a Good Cause!
Proceeds from the festival benefit the Piatt Family Foundation, supporting Cafe Momentum. “Empowering justice-involved youth through education, workplace development, and paid internships.”
This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.
