Roufaida returns to Rotterdam on 2 April 2026!
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
During MOMO Festival 2025, the Dutch-Moroccan artist performed two sold-out shows: one at Rotown, packed to the rafters, and another on the rooftop of Hofbogen at Luchtpark. Now she brings her boundary-pushing sound back to the city.
Drawing from her North-African heritage, Roufaida combines unconventional melodies with metaphorical songwriting shaped by Arabic poetry. Influenced by artists like Rosalía, Björk, and Arooj Aftab, she honors multiple traditions while creatively expanding upon them.
Her 2023 Roufaida EP brought international attention, with standout tracks like Don’t Bend, featuring the deep tones of the Moroccan guembri, and Kalimat, inspired by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani. The EP earned two Edison Award nominations and brought her to stages across Europe and Morocco, including Down The Rabbit Hole, Into The Great Wide Open, and Noorderslag. Critics praised her as “a true discovery” (De Volkskrant) and called “Don’t Bend” “the coolest groove of the year” (Humo).
An evening of poetic, activist songwriting where North-African influences meet alternative pop.
This concert is presented by BIRD and MOMO Concerts. Please note: this is a standing concert.