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Rotterdam collective Lo Poloko celebrates Día de Muertos with a vibrant mix of mariachi, Latin grooves, rock, ska, cumbia, reggae and percussion at GROUNDS.
Turkish singer-songwriter Kalben performs her album 'Land of Lost Poets' in Rotterdam with intimate, poetic pop and folk.
South Korean indie band Leenalchi returns to GROUNDS with their innovative fusion of ancient Pansori tradition and psychedelic rhythms, featuring four vocalists and dual bass guitars.
Bombino, pioneer of modern Tuareg music, blends traditional Berber rhythms with rock into a distinctive sound. With a brand new album in the works, he performs at Grounds.
Three griot musicians from Mali's Mande culture perform at Grounds: a supergroup of hereditary storytellers blending traditional instruments with jazz and classical influences.
Mothersfonk, an eight-piece Rotterdam funk and hip-hop band, performs with trumpeter Arthur Flink's group FLiNK + RiDE & FLY at Grounds.
DJ Denden plays Turkish pop classics from the 90s and 2000s at Grounds Rotterdam - a nostalgic night of hits and memories.
De Baron delivers an eclectic live show blending polder punk, Balkan brass and Sahara sounds. With anarchist spirit and raw energy, they perform tracks from Benbiri, Bejjebang and their new album BaalBek.
TÄRA brings her unique Arab'n'B sound to Grounds: a live show where Arabic tradition and contemporary R&B come together.
A multilingual festival celebrating the Persian poet Rumi through music, poetry and storytelling, featuring artists performing in Persian, Arabic, Dutch and Turkish traditions.
Brazilian electronic trio Zuco 103 returns to Rotterdam with their signature blend of samba, bossa nova, jazz and experimental electronics.
Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki creates music from found materials, blending punk, electronic sounds, and industrial soukous with striking handmade visuals. A powerful statement on recycling and artistic freedom.
Rim Akandoh Jnr. & Amamere bring Ghanaian guitar highlife from the 1970s with a modern Afro-funky twist. The drummer and composer performs his father's songs and original work full of rhythm and lyrical depth.
London ska-punk band The Skints bring their raw blend of reggae, dub and grime to Grounds Rotterdam, launching their new album Sour Tooth.
Daraa Tribes brings the music and stories of their people from Daraa, Morocco. The five band members blend Gnawa, Sahrawi, Amazigh and other traditions into a unique eclectic sound.
Australian hip-hop artist Brazen Barbie brings sharp lyricism and uncompromising style to Grounds Rotterdam.
Brazen Barbie performs at Grounds in Rotterdam on 30 October 2026.
Turkish band BaBa ZuLa marks 30 years with a theatrical live performance blending rock, folk and dub, featuring improvisation, costumes and belly dancers.
A Brazilian samba evening where musicians and audience dance, sing and clap together in a circle, blending traditional and contemporary rhythms.
The legendary Balkan brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia brings their lightning-fast funk and powerful sound to Rotterdam. A must-see for world music fans.
Samba Touré pays tribute to his mentor Ali Farka Touré with traditional West African music in Rotterdam.
Songhoy Blues, a desert blues band from Mali, brings their album Héritage to Grounds. Traditional Songhoy music meets rock rhythms and contemporary grooves.
Min Taka brings indie, synth-pop and hyperpop with Turkish influences. Her EP "I Think We Should Just Move In Together" hit a million streams last year; the title track Boston won the Rotterdam Music Award. Supported by KAGAMI and Hana Fatur.
Tai Allen and Reg Wyns celebrate Miles Davis and John Coltrane with ICONS 100, a programme blending classic jazz with contemporary samples.
A ten-piece salsa band led by pianist Marc Bischoff performs New York classics at this World Sessions concert, with a jam session to follow for musicians wanting to network.
Cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson performs an evening of classical music at Grounds Rotterdam.