Reggae Sun Ska (Bordeaux, France, August 5-7)
While Reggae on the River is happening up in California’s green country, Reggae Sun Ska will be unfolding in the famed French wine basket of Bordeaux. This year’s Sun Ska lineup consists largely of French acts, many we’re unfamiliar with, but there are a few big-name Jamaican acts mixed in, including Damian Marley, Inner Circle and Tarrus Riley, as well as Italy’s Alborosie. Reviews for this festival are always stellar, so if you’re planning a trip to France this summer, it’s definitely worth considering a detour to Bordeaux.