Grounds

**EN:** Turkish Pop Night Dj Denden will serve some tasty Turkish pop music in Rotterdam. Let's join us to dance all night long! **TR:** Dj Denden’le Türkçe Pop Gecesi 21 Kasım Cumartesi Grounds Rotterdam sahnesinde! Sokaklarda kumdan baraj yapanlar, tetriste en uzun çubugu sona bırakanlar, soba üstünde kestane yiyenler ve top kek sevenler.. Çocukluk anılarınız,…

Een feestelijke mix van punk, blazers en klezmer die uitnodigt tot een moshpit. De band presenteert zijn derde album BaalBek. Verwacht veel energie en dansen. Tickets en informatieBron: www.grounds.nu

Braziliaanse samba rond een tafel, met het publiek er dicht omheen dansend, zingend en klappend. Het is een gezamenlijke avond waarin je midden in de muziek staat. Na afloop volgt een afterparty met DJ Caliente. Tickets en informatieBron: www.grounds.nu

Make sure to add TÄRA to your list of ones to watch for 2027. With her unique sound – which she herself calls ‘Arab’n’B’ – she builds a remarkable bridge between Arab tradition and contemporary R&B, catapulting her rapidly to the top. Not convinced yet? Then she’ll be delighted to dot the a’s for you…

Studenten Global Musics van Codarts spelen tangomuziek in het WMDC. Een avond met ritme en dans uit Argentinie. Tickets en informatieBron: www.codarts.nl

After seven years, the wait is finally over: Zuco 103 is returning to Grounds! Ever since their debut in 1999, this trio have been renowned for their unique ‘Brazilectro’ sound: an irresistible blend of Brazilian samba, bossa nova and jazz, infused with experimental electronica and funky grooves. So get ready for a sultry Brazilian summer’s…

Fulu Miziki is shaking up the music scene with their wild, Afrofuturism-inspired sound – all created with self-made instruments made from trash. Rooted in the bustling Kinshasa, they blend punk, electronic sounds, and industrial soukous into an unmistakable sound that immediately grabs you. The name Fulu Miziki roughly translates as ‘music from rubbish’ and perfectly…

The Greek band Koyaman transforms traditional sounds into an explosive mix of music full of groove, energy and imagination: it sounds hypnotic, danceable and surprisingly playful. Following their fantastic show in 2025, we can’t wait for the moment when their Eastern Mediterranean sounds and psychedelic and electronic rhythms will once again have Grounds completely in…

The London-based four-piece The Skints brings you the eclectic sound of their hometown’s suburbs. With a raw mix of ska, punk, dub, reggae, hip-hop and grime, they’re sure to put a smile on your face. A dose of their East London reggae or tropical punk at Grounds is therefore the perfect remedy for braving the…

Sometimes a band’s name speaks for itself: through their music, Daraa Tribes share the story of their people and culture from Daraa, the world’s largest palm tree valley. So, at Grounds, this Moroccan desert blues band will take you on a magical journey to their musical paradise. Each of the five members belongs to a…

With electrified saz, voice and machines, the “Shaman of Modern Times” Cem Yıldız pushes the boundaries of Anatolian folk music and transports audiences into the universe of Istanbul’s urban sounds. At Grounds, he will be presenting his latest album, Alemane (2026). Nicknamed “Acid-Dede” or “Electro-Ashik” in reference to the troubadours and poets of Anatolia, Cem…

Wooden boards, tin cans, empty beer crates and a few plastic bottles: that’s all Kin’Gongolo Kiniata need to magically bring the exhilarating street sounds of the metropolis of Kinshasa to the stage. Having put on fantastic shows in 2024 and 2026, they’re set to throw another huge party at Grounds. Kin'Gongolo Kiniata stands out as…

Bombino is coming back to Grounds, this time with a brand new album! As pioneer of the next generation of Tuareg and new voice of the Sahel and Sahara, he puts an eternal sentiment to music and gives it a life of its own. His songs about peace and hope in trademark style fusing traditional…