{"id":179820,"date":"2026-09-17T11:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=179820&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:03:38","slug":"roots-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/roots-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ROOTS Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Culture Day at this open-air African reggae festival in Itoshima. Set in Jomon Hiroba near Keya Beach, the event brings together live music, food, art, market stalls, and a kids\u2019 area, creating a relaxed atmosphere where families, friends, and even pets can spend the day together.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the open seaside setting during the day before the festival atmosphere builds into the evening with live performances. With its laid-back beachside location and welcoming vibe, it\u2019s an easygoing way to spend a holiday by the sea.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A0973.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ROOTS Festival 2026\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A0973.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A0973.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A0973.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A0973.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nov. 3, 2026 (Tue, hol)<\/li>\n<li>12:00~20:00<\/li>\n<li>Advance \u00a54,000<\/li>\n<li>Iso no Ya Auto Campground Jomon Hiroba, Keya Beach<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iNWe7beUvcay6xkX8\" target=\"_blank\">2556 Shima Keya, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rootsfes2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Performing Artists<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 OGA JAH WORKS<br \/>\n\u2022 Masazaburro<br \/>\n\u2022 HIKARI ZION<br \/>\n\u2022 Sons of Jah<br \/>\n\u2022 Satta Jr<br \/>\n\u2022 Sista Lico<br \/>\n\u2022 OILWORKS \/ Olive Oil \u00d7 Popy Oil<br \/>\n\u2022 Chinza DOPENESS<br \/>\n\u2022 CHOUJI<br \/>\n\u2022 Yohei Miyake Trio<br \/>\n\u2022 Kofu<br \/>\n\u2022 S.T.B<br \/>\n\u2022 SKA&#x2b50;\ufe0eROCKETS<br \/>\n\u2022 Q-ILL&#x2716;&#xfe0f;DJNORIMIX<br \/>\n\u2022 Elias<br \/>\n\u2022 Bone-Tatsuya&#038;MJ&#8217;s<br \/>\n\u2022 Mahina Apple Band<br \/>\n\u2022 Wadaikojin Ichi<br \/>\n\u2022 Ka Hula O Kahuli<br \/>\n\u2022 Groove Sans border<br \/>\n\u2022 Itoshima Bon Odori Club<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A3784.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ROOTS Festival 2026\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-179819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A3784.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A3784.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A3784.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3S7A3784.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Culture Day at this open-air African reggae festival in Itoshima. 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