Grand Reggae Ball with Messenger Sound System
Scotland's Essential Celebration of Root's Reggae Muzik Returns...
Saturday 25th April 2026
5pm - 11pm
Kids Allowed Until 8pmEdinburgh Dub Club and Messenger join forces again for the second Grand Reggae Ball in the historic Portobello Town Hall, an event which is now an essential fixture in the Edinburgh music calendar for all nice and decent people.
Providing the musikal hot-shots from 5pm - 11pm is the original MESSENGER SOUNDSYSTEM - with more than 30 years in the game shining a light on great roots reggae music and providing conscious vibes in the dance at the famous Bongo Club, they string up their 2 mighty stacks of sound for the second time in Portie. On the mic, we welcome some new faces to the dance with Prince Livijah - the long-time cultural MC outta the Jah Youth family alongside Miss Kim, a sweet vocalist outta Manchester HQ, real Omega Energy to balance the ocassion...Conscious Everytime!
The Decades of Dub bar and authentic Knight's African Kitchen will keep you hydrated and fed in a friendly and quality style.
Those who attended our previous events will know this is an unmissable night of hot reggae music, warm bass vibrations and big dancefloor action promoting unity, community and positivity for the local man woman and child.
Children under the age of 18 are allowed at the event until 8pm under our license conditions.
Tickets cost £12 - £18 + BF in advance (more on the door) for adults and £7 for under 18s (Free for under 5s). This event features loud music and your discretion is advised.
Capacity is limited - it sold out quickly last time - book in advance to guarantee your spot.
See you in the dance!
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