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Zarda Festival returns for two vibrant days of live music, cultural exchange, and community spirit in the heart of Munich. Join us at Import Export for a unique summer celebration featuring live concerts, DJs, street food stands, creative workshops, and a colorful open-air bazaar.
This year’s lineup brings together boundary-pushing artists from Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Germany — spanning genres from folk revival and electronic fusion to rap, techno, and soul-infused songcraft.
DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JULY 4
Doors open: 18:00
Live concerts · DJs · Street food · Bazaar · Afterparty
EMPIRE – A rising voice in Tunisia’s modern scene, known for melodic, emotionally rich songwriting that blends traditional roots with contemporary flair.
SI LEMHAF – A multimedia duo combining synth-pop, hip-hop, and punk energy with stunning visuals and sharp social commentary.
DHALMA – A fearless rapper, singer, and lyricist from Sfax, Tunisia, who fuses genres to create raw, emotional, and boundary-defying performances.
BENJEMY (Live Set) – A deep, hypnotic live set that fuses Sufi percussion, traditional Tunisian instruments, and cutting-edge electronic sound design.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JULY 5
Doors open: 16:00
Live concerts · DJs · Street food · Bazaar · Workshops
SABRY MOSBAH – One of Tunisia’s most compelling contemporary voices, combining Arabic musical heritage with rock, acoustic soul, and spiritual intensity.
MOSAIC BAND w/ Amine Zghidi (Tabla) – A Munich-based ensemble rooted in SWANA folk, now joined by Amine Zghidi, whose dabke rhythms on tabla bring irresistible energy and communal spirit to the stage.
SINOUJ PROJECT (Live Set) – A genre-fusing collective led by Benjemy that brings together North African instruments, powerful vocals, and trance-like electronic textures.
SHARAKE (Live Set) – A unique Berlin-based duo blending clarinet and oud into immersive melodic techno, exploring the space between tradition and innovation.
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Workshops, food, and bazaar open throughout both days!
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