2026 promises to be another fantastic year for live music! Our programmers are excited to share their top picks.
This week: Part 1. Discover Irene’s coups de foudre, Joyce’s King of Afropop, and Kurt’s highlight event of the year. Happy New Year and see you soon!
Irene Rossi:
Sun 18 Jan: Godwin
“My coup de foudre of the year is without a doubt Godwin, a young Nigerian artist with an impressive background in film and, above all, a beautiful voice and stunning songs that strongly remind me of Gabriel. Perfect for a dark January evening in our cozy club!”
Wed 04 Feb: Dino D'Santiago
“Dino D’Santiago will definitely bring the Cape Verdean sun with his warm, danceable batuku and funana. His amazing show at Couleur Café last summer completely won me over, so you can count on this Portuguese hip-hop and R&B star to turn up the heat in our main hall.”
Joyce Jenny Loir:
Tue 31 Mar: Davido
'Born in Atlanta, raised in Lagos. He is rightfully regarded worldwide as the king of Afropop/Afrobeats and proved why he was the perfect choice to close Couleur Café this summer. This is your one and only chance to see him in an intimate setting like AB.'
2/3/4 Jun: HOLY
“HOLY is the love child of a pulsating concert and a hypnotic performance. It may sound intense, but I can assure you it’s an unforgettable experience. As a visitor, you’ll experience—and move through—the AB main hall in a way you’ve never done before.”
Kurt Overbergh:
BRDCST: 3–6 April 2026
“The annual high mass for musical adventurers! Featuring inspiring curators such as Ichiko Aoba, Keeley Forsyth, and Stephen ‘Sunn O)))’ O’Malley. A brand-new art venue (Vanhaerents Art Collection) as a new concert location, and Einstürzende Neubauten as an explosive finale.”
Sat 16 May: Steve Ignorant plays Crass – The Feeding of the 5000 + Taqbir + Club Brat
“Celebrate Punk 50 in style with the feminist anarcho-punk band Crass, whose biggest fans include Sleaford Mods, Bob Vylan and Björk. An extra ‘you really should come’ argument: the explosive Moroccan, female-fronted punk band Taqbir as the opener. Fight war, not wars! (from: Fight War, Not Wars).”
