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The Compound, Kingston
Peter Tosh
Jamaica’s Ganja Hero
Earthstrong Celebration
October 13 to 19, 2026
Kingston and Negril, Jamaica. Main celebration Saturday, Oct 17 at Woodstock, Negril.
Earthstrong week
A week for Peter
Peter would have turned 82 on October 19. Celebrate his Earthstrong with a week of events from Kingston to Negril, ending on National Heroes Day at his final resting place.
Touch of Tosh
Peter Tosh Museum, Kingston
- Cocktail-style evening
- Tosh interviews
- Meet and greet
- Museum tour
Tosh Talks
Kingston
- Panel discussions
Earthstrong Celebration
Woodstock, Negril
- Andrew Tosh, Anthony B, Mutabaruka, RoryStoneLove
- Nyabinghi drummers and dancers
- Free 7 to 9 PM, then J$4,000 / US$25
Earthstrong Ceremony
Memorial Garden, Belmont, Westmoreland
- National Heroes Day
- Blessing of the mausoleum
- Drumming and dancing
Legalize It 50 giveaway
Join us in Jamaica and win the shirt
Get your ticket for the Earthstrong Celebration in Negril, Jamaica on Saturday, October 17, and enter to win a free Legalize It 50th anniversary t-shirt.
Earthstrong CelebrationSat, Oct 17 at Woodstock, Negril, Jamaica. Free 7 to 9 PM, then J$4,000 / US$25.
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Legalize It 50
Jamaica’s Ganja Hero
Peter Tosh became known as Jamaica’s Ganja Hero for making cannabis legalization part of his lifelong fight for freedom, justice and Rastafari culture. Through songs like Legalize It, he challenged laws that criminalized ganja decades before reform became mainstream.
That spirit fits National Heroes Day, which honors those who stood against oppression and fought for Jamaican freedom and identity. Tosh is not an official National Hero, but his fearless activism places his legacy in that same spirit of resistance and cultural pride.
What to expect
Music, culture and community
☀Live reggae performances
✶Nyabinghi drumming circle
❋Authentic Jamaican food
✿Cultural and craft vendors
♥Family-friendly activities
✎Spoken word and guest speakers
Why Negril
Woodstock, Negril
Known for its deep roots in reggae culture, laid-back spirit and connection to Jamaica’s creative history, Negril brings together the music, community and natural beauty that reflect the world Tosh came from and helped shape.
On Jamaica’s west coast, the celebration becomes more than a tribute. It is a gathering where the culture behind the music is still alive.
The 50th anniversary drop
Wear the celebration
Legalize It 50th merch and Peter Tosh the Ganja Hero tees, in the official store.
Hosted by
The Peter Tosh Foundation
A non-profit preserving Peter Tosh’s legacy by empowering communities, supporting youth, promoting education and advancing social and environmental justice.
- Opportunities for youth
- Economic development
- Environmental sustainability
- Music and culture
- Community partnerships
- A future for generations
