The Rio Loco festival returns to Toulouse in 2025 and will celebrate its 30th anniversary from Wednesday June 11 to Sunday June 15. And for the occasion, the organizers have just revealed the names of the first seven artists who will come to play at the Prairie des Filters.
It is always a highly anticipated event in Toulouse. The Rio Loco festival returns from Wednesday June 11 to Sunday June 15 and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. The opportunity for the event to see things big this year. Indeed, last year, more than 80,000 people came to the festival, and the organizers are expecting even more for the anniversary edition, which they have titled “Supernova”.
But there are still a few months to wait before the festival returns to Toulouse. We’ll have to wait a little longer. In the meantime, the organizers have revealed the names of the first seven artists who will perform for the 30th anniversary of Rio Loco in 2025, on the Prairie des Filters.
The first artists of Rio Loco 2025
Thus, the legendary group Kassav’pioneer of zouk, returns for a tribute concert in memory of Jacob Desvarieux, a French singer and musician. Their presence on stage will recall their unforgettable performance in 2013 and promises to make the Prairie des Filters vibrate with energizing Caribbean rhythms. Angelique Kidjoa major figure in contemporary African music, will also be present. This committed artist, already acclaimed in Toulouse in 2019 during the “La Voix des Femmes” edition, will present a new creation, the details of which will be revealed next March.
-Another African icon, Youssou N’Dournicknamed the “King of Mbalax”, will perform for the first time at Prairie des Filters with his legendary group, Le Super Étoile de Dakar. This return, after his participation in Rio Loco in 2006, promises a concert full of energy. Brazil will then be in the spotlight with Leninmulti-awarded artist and talented guitarist, who will share the stage with the prestigious SpokFrevo Orquestra. Together, they will offer an explosive and rhythmic performance, embodying the musical richness of Pernambuco.
The “Golden Voice of Africa”, Salif Keitawill also be part of this anniversary edition. He will offer a return to his roots with an acoustic performance highlighting his guitar and his unique tone. This concert will be a highlight for fans of Malian music. The festival, which highlighted Mediterranean rap in 2024, invites this year Alonzoemblematic figure of Marseille rap, and above all former member of the group Psy 4 de la Rime.
Finally, Jupiter & Okwessthe Congolese group known for its high-energy performances, will return to Rio Loco. With a new album expected for January, their powerful groove and intoxicating rhythms promise a moment of collective trance.
While waiting for the announcement of the full program next March, the ticket office is already open with a pre-sale in progress, offering a 5-day pass from 32 euross. More information on the event website.
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