Zion Station Festival

The Zion Station Festival

Zion Station Festival is one of the leading events in Italy for fans of reggae, dub music, and sound system culture. Established in 2011, the festival takes place every summer at the Agriturismo Ai Due Laghi del Verginese, on Via Bargellesi in Gambulaga, a hamlet of the Municipality of Portomaggiore, in the lowlands of the province of Ferrara, in Emilia-Romagna. Four days of live music, vinyl selections, and immersion in nature between two lakes, a swimming pool, and a countryside oasis.

Two spaces, day and night

The festival's unique feature is its division into two complementary areas. The Lake Yard is dedicated to daytime hours: relaxation by the lake, afternoon sets, swimming pool sessions, and outdoor activities. The Night Yard, on the other hand, is the event's nocturnal heart, where international sound systems liven up the evenings until late at night with dub, roots reggae, and steppers. This dual nature makes Zion Station an experience that goes far beyond a concert, approaching a true gathering of the European dub community.

An international showcase of dub

Over the years, Zion Station has hosted some of the most important names in the global sound system scene, welcoming selectors, operators, and artists from the United Kingdom, Jamaica, and all over Europe. The festival is appreciated for the quality of its sound systems, the careful programming, and the welcoming, family-like atmosphere, faithful to the values of peace, sharing, and Rasta culture that characterize the reggae scene.

Not just music

Alongside the musical program, Zion Station Festival offers numerous collateral activities designed for families and those seeking a complete experience:

• Themed workshops dedicated to sound system culture and the arts;
• Craft markets featuring independent creations;
• Wellness areas and moments of relaxation amidst greenery;
• Gastronomy with food trucks and typical products from the Ferrara region;
• the opportunity to camp and stay at the agriturismo, experiencing the festival non-stop.

A festival in the Ferrara territory

The setting at Due Laghi del Verginese, a few kilometers from Portomaggiore and the famous Delizia Estense del Verginese, provides Zion Station with a rural and tranquil backdrop, far from the city but easily accessible. For the Municipality of Portomaggiore and the entire province of Ferrara, the festival represents a now-established event that attracts an affectionate and international audience each year, contributing to the valorization of the lowlands of Emilia.