{"id":302,"date":"2026-04-14T13:51:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.virginiareggae.com\/?p=302"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:51:38","slug":"buju-banton-stephen-marley-bring-roots-rhymes-tour-to-virginia-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.virginiareggae.com\/?p=302","title":{"rendered":"Buju Banton &amp; Stephen Marley Bring Roots &amp; Rhymes Tour to Virginia This July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virginia reggae fans are in for a major summer moment as Buju Banton and Stephen Marley bring the <strong>Roots &amp; Rhymes Summer Tour 2026<\/strong> to the state with <strong>two stops, Bristow and Portsmouth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour pairs two of reggae\u2019s most influential voices for a full live band experience, blending roots reggae, dancehall energy, and timeless catalog hits. Additional performers are expected, with <strong>special guests varying by city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiareggae.com\/events\/bristow\/buju-banton-stephen-marley-live-in-bristow-va\">Bristow, VA \u2013 July 15, 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Northern Virginia and DMV fans will get the first opportunity to catch the tour when it lands in <strong>Bristow on July 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just outside Washington, DC, this stop is ideal for fans traveling from <strong>DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia<\/strong>. Known for hosting large-scale concerts, the Bristow venue will provide a full production experience, a big stage, live band, and a crowd ready for a night of reggae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiareggae.com\/events\/portsmouth\/buju-banton-stephen-marley-live-in-portsmouth-va\">Portsmouth, VA \u2013 July 22, 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A week later, the tour heads to <strong>Portsmouth on July 22<\/strong>, giving <strong>Hampton Roads<\/strong> its own major reggae event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the closest stop for fans in <strong>Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk<\/strong>, making it one of the most accessible reggae shows of the summer in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Tour Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not often that Virginia gets <strong>two stops from a major international reggae tour<\/strong>, especially featuring artists of this level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buju Banton remains one of the most impactful voices in reggae and dancehall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stephen Marley continues the Marley legacy with Grammy-winning work and powerful live shows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, this lineup delivers a <strong>complete reggae experience<\/strong> \u2014 from conscious lyrics to high-energy performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia reggae fans are in for a major summer moment as Buju Banton and Stephen Marley bring the Roots &amp; Rhymes Summer Tour 2026 to the state with two stops, Bristow and Portsmouth. 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