ArtsQuest invites the community to experience the fifth annual One Earth Reggae Festival, presented in partnership with Movement Moves Media, on Saturday, July 11, as the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks continues its month-long SoccerFest celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Throughout the day, guests can enjoy one of the nation’s largest reggae festivals featuring internationally acclaimed artists, more than 20 live performances across three stages, international cuisine, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities, while also gathering to watch the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals as the world’s top teams continue their pursuit of the championship.
Headlined by Grammy-nominated contemporary reggae singer-songwriter Jesse Royal, One Earth Reggae Festival also features national acts Fayuca and The Big Takeover, alongside dozens of regional artists. Combined with SoccerFest’s World Cup watch parties, the event offers a unique celebration of global music, sport and culture leading into the tournament’s final week.
This week’s activities feature:
Large-scale FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties for all matches include:
- France vs. Morocco, Thurs., 7/9, 4:00 p.m.
- Spain vs. Belgium, Fri., 7/10, 3:00 p.m.
- Norway vs. England, Sat., 7/11, 5:00 p.m.
- Argentina vs. Switzerland, Sat., 7/11, 9:00 p.m.
One Earth Reggae Festival activities include:
- More than 20 live performances across all ArtsQuest SteelStacks Campus stages, starting at 12:45 p.m. and ending at 1:30 a.m.
- Free screening of The Harder They Come starring Jimmy Cliff, 12-2 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
- All-levels yoga led by Sophie Hami of Henna Chakra, 12-12:45 p.m., Levitt Lawn
- International food vendors featuring Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Thai, African, and Cuban cuisines
- Headlining performance by Jesse Royal, a Grammy-nominated reggae performer from Jamaica.
Free musical performances and movie screenings include:
- Boys Go To Jupiter, Thurs., 7/9, 7:30 p.m., Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
- Whiskey Therapy Band, Thurs., 7/9, 9:00 p.m., Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage
- Slap Dragon, Fri., 7/10, 7:30 p.m., Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
- Ceviche Duo, Fri., 7/10, 9:00 p.m., Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage
- Dirty Dancing, Wed., 7/9, 7:15 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
- 48-Hour Film Challenge: Sci-Fi Edition, Thurs., 7/10, 8:00 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
- The Harder They Come, Sat., 7/11, 12:00 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
- The Fly (40th Anniversary), Sat., 7/11, 9:45 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
- 42, Sun., 7/12, 6:15 p.m., Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 2 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, and generated a regional economic impact of close to $193 million in 2025. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.
Information provided to TVL by:
Bryn Keeney
