Fanfare Ciocarlia

Fanfare Ciocărlia is one of the world’s greatest gypsy brass bands, a 10-legged Balkan brass beast whose eastern funk groove and Balkan brass sound has torn up halls and festivals across the planet. Their energetic performances and musical ingenuity have attracted fans from Bucharest to Brasilia, Melbourne to Memphis, and Guangzhou to GROUNDS. Anyone who… Continue reading Fanfare Ciocarlia

Roda da Holanda

| This concert is sold out, so no tickets will be sold at the door and there is no waiting list. Are you still looking for a ticket or would you like to sell your ticket? Then we recommend using Ticketswap. Roda da Holanda represents an evening that revolves around Brazilian samba, dancing and connecting… Continue reading Roda da Holanda

Dope Purple

Screaming guitars, haunting rhythms, smoking feedback, and futuristic synths: the dealers of Dope Purple take you on a psychedelic trip with their ritualistic and intense sound. This five-piece psychedelic noise rock/space-psychedelic band from Taipei, Taiwan, was formed around 2016. Since then, they channel influences from hard rock, noise and psychedelia with a particular emphasis on… Continue reading Dope Purple

Baile de Carnaval

| This event will take place at Lab Grounds (‘s-Gravendijkwal 58). Lab Grounds is located on the second floor and there is no lift in the building, sorry for the inconvenience. Like every year, we’re teaming up with the Stichting Cultureel Centrum Capoeiraschool to celebrate the colorful Baile de Carnaval Giramundo, which literally means “the… Continue reading Baile de Carnaval

Nana Benz Du Togo

Nana Benz Du Togo is a five-piece band from Togo that blends voodoo traditions with electro, soul, and afrobeat. The result is an infectious burst of energy that will drag you onto the dance floor without mercy and make you lose track of time. The band is named after a group of influential women from… Continue reading Nana Benz Du Togo

La Forastería

Somewhere in the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina, you can find a magnificent hidden gem. Far away from the hustle and bustle from everyday modern life. But oh so colourful, mystical and danceable. At GROUNDS, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of it when La Forastería comes to enchant you during their ecstatic… Continue reading La Forastería

Chordyard

What began as a spontaneous gathering in a backyard has grown into Chordyard, a platform rooted in house music culture. Built around community, creativity, and connection, Chordyard brings together both established names and emerging talent from across the house and tech house scene. At Chordyard, the music always comes first. From deep grooves to classic… Continue reading Chordyard

Vaudou Game

What happens if you mix the swinging rhythms of James Brown with the mesmerising tension of Togolese voodoo chants? You’ll get the highly danceable and eccentric sound of Vaudou Game! With unstoppable energy and rousing melodies, they will make GROUNDS shake and will send you back home très contente. Led by charismatic frontman Peter Solo,… Continue reading Vaudou Game

The Frequency Club & Friends

The Frequency Club is a Rotterdam-based global sound collective blending Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Pop, and Afro-Beat traditions with heavy basslines, live percussion, soulful vocals, and electronic influences from Afro-House to Afro-Tech. Their sound is deep, raw, and rhythmically hypnotic – designed to move both body and spirit. More than a band, The Frequency Club acts as a… Continue reading The Frequency Club & Friends