Reggae is part of everyday life in Negril. You’ll hear it and feel it everywhere you go. The sound drifts down the beach, rolls through open-air bars, and carries late into the night. Reggae started with ska, rocksteady, and Jamaica’s local rhythms. It’s music made for people to connect. In Negril, the live shows let you feel the beat with the crowd around you.
If you’re staying at Rondel Village, you’re already close to some of the best spots to catch live music by the sea. Grab a drink, find a seat, and let the rhythm do the rest.
Set on Seven Mile Beach, Bourbon Beach is all about good vibes and big sound. Bands play several nights a week, and there’s always a crowd ready to dance barefoot in the sand. The music kicks off late, usually after the sun goes down, and keeps going deep into the night. Cold drinks, sea air, and steady reggae beats. It’s as simple as that.
Alfred’s has been a local mainstay for years. The setup is casual: tables on the sand, live reggae a few nights a week, and the waves rolling in just a few feet away. It’s easy to relax here, order a plate of grilled fish, and let the music set the pace for the evening. The crowd’s a mix of regulars and first-timers who end up coming back again.
Rick’s Café is located high on the cliffs with the ocean below. The music starts after sunset, and the bands play everything from reggae classics to crowd favorites. People come for the view, but most stay for the energy once the lights come on.
Woodstock is laid-back, friendly, and easy to find on Norman Manley Boulevard. Saturday nights host a big crowd. The food’s good, the drinks come quick, and the sound carries down the beach. It’s a great stop if you just want to sit back and soak up the vibes.
At Drifters, the musicians show up ready to play. Half the fun is seeing who’ll show up to play and how the night unfolds. The jam sessions bring out regulars and visitors who’ve been coming to Negril for years. It feels like a neighborhood bar with a live soundtrack.
Rondel Village is fully open and ready to welcome you back to Negril. Our team and community are rebuilding with strength and hope after the recent hurricane, and every visit makes a difference. If you’d like to support local recovery efforts, you can do so through our official GoFundMe link. Together, we’re helping Negril shine brighter than ever.
Mary’s Boat Bar plays live reggae three nights a week, usually starting after nine. It’s open to the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves. The vibe is easygoing, and the music always feels close, like it’s meant for the small crowd that shows up to listen.
There’s always something playing in Negril. Staying at Rondel Village puts you right in the middle of the region’s most iconic music scenes. Guests are close enough to wander out when you hear the beat of the island’s best reggae music. Each spot has its own rhythm, its own story, and its own reason to stay a little longer once the music starts. When you stay at Rondel Village, the soundtrack of Negril is never far away.