Saturday 29 August, 20:00

Festival de la Bâtie – Acid Coco

Acid Coco blends Caribbean rhythms and tropical Andean currents into a vibrant live set that crosses cumbia, champeta, reggaeton and electronic music. The group layers propulsive percussion, warm melodic lines and shimmering electronic textures to summon a festive yet nuanced sound world. The performance favours danceable grooves, call-and-response vocals and sudden dynamic shifts, moving between intimate, rhythmic passages and exuberant collective bursts that invite movement and shared celebration.

Avenue de la Paix 10,
1202 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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