This Is Ska Festival

The This Is Ska Festival is coming soon- June 22nd to 24th, 2023! Come and experience the best of Ska, Skapunk, and Reggae in Roßlau near Dessau (Germany)! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind music event with friends - you won't want to miss it.

The This Is Ska Festival is thrilled to announce Boss & Patsy, Derrick Morgan, and Skarface as the headline acts! Oxo86 and a host of other talented performers will join the fun- the stage can't wait!

The This Is Ska, the renowned Roßlau ska festival, is back and better than ever. It has cemented itself as one of the largest festivals in Europe. It continues to push boundaries with its unique blend of music that sets it apart from other events, making it one of three leading European ska festivals.

Reggae's most prominent names, like Derrick Morgan, The Bad Manners, Desmond Dekker, and The Skatalites, have graced this stage with their performances in the last decade. Here the festival has seen comeback albums released from bands that had been inactive for years, as well as making it possible to introduce new international acts to Europe. But what stands out most is the recent emergence of a vibrant ska music culture!

Gatherings come as enthralling as the This Is Ska Festival. The event's clear organization, its organizers' ska scene roots, ever-increasing crowds of spectators, and the idyllic backdrop of Roßlau moated castle join forces with a selection of international artists to create an atmosphere unlike any other! It didn't take long for this Open Air festival to become one of the trendiest shows.

The This Is Ska Festival stands out for its harmonious combination of musical acts and genres (from traditional Ska to 2-tone to 3rd wave, there's undoubtedly something that will catch everyone's attention), the tranquil vibe plus a perfect mix of organized professionalism and non-commercial charm.

For those wishing to experience the majesty of Rosslau Castle in Dessau-Rosslau, traveling by car along B187 is your journey's most convenient and direct route. Take Coswig / Wittenberg / Rosslau exit for a quick course there. You may also take public transportation via Berlin, Magdeburg, or Dessau train station, which takes around twenty minutes walking distance from the castle grounds.

The Is Ska Festival, nestled inside a majestic castle and blessed with the tranquil surroundings of its adjacent campsite, provides an unforgettable experience. Despite being situated in the biosphere reserve - which prevents cars from parking here and bans any open fires - this location continues to enrapture all who attend!