Liverpool’s long-running African and Caribbean music festival locks in 2027 dates after its first ticketed edition drew more than 25,000 people.
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Liverpool’s long-running African and Caribbean music festival locks in 2027 dates after its first ticketed edition drew more than 25,000 people.
Founder Alain Mongeau stayed in Canada for family reasons. That decision turned a European-inspired electronic idea into a six-night Montreal institution.
A live set was cut short after a drummer collapsed mid-performance and died at the scene.
Organizers have published the complete schedule for Aftershock 2026, removing the guesswork around daily stage assignments and set conflicts.
The festival’s week-long programme pairs established live acts with experimental and club-facing artists, alongside commissioned works and a politics-focused talks series.
The benefit festival’s two stages alternate all day, letting attendees catch every set from Bikini Kill, Mitski, Doechii, and more without missing a minute.
After heavy rain delayed entry, some attendees turned the sodden Grant Park grounds into a site of spontaneous, unsanctioned competition.
Charli xcx’s pop-focused headline set and a surprise appearance by Olivia Rodrigo with Smashing Pumpkins defined the festival’s second night in Chicago.
The festival will again take over the historic prison grounds for a weekend of heavy music and distinct atmosphere.
Noah Kahan’s annual festival in Riviera Cancún returns with a lineup featuring Hayley Williams, Mt. Joy, and The Head and the Heart, alongside the sold-out tour’s hard-to-access live experience.
