Gogo Penguin
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. It’s a powerful driver for some of their boldest music to date, incorporating modular synths, Moog Grandmother, and electric bass into their sound more than ever before as they glide spectacularly from acoustic instrumentation into electronica with drums to the fore. Honest and powerful, Necessary Fictions is the band at their very best.
©Mark Gregson
Daudi Matsiko
Nottingham-based British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko's debut album, 'The King Of Misery,' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of depression, bipolar disorder, and finding hope in that experience. His fragile yet powerful vocals, evocative lyrics, and modern folk melodies have earned high praise from Gilles Peterson, Lauren Laverne, Jamz Supernova, Dean Jackson, Sian Eleri, Jamie Cullum, Tom Robinson, John Kennedy, Simon Phillips, and comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton.
After a standing ovation at The Great Escape Festival, and with support from POWER UP, PRS Foundation, and Albert's Favourites, Matsiko set up his own label, 'Really Good,’ to release his debut. Since its release, ‘The King Of Misery’ has received 4 stars in Mojo Magazine and Far Out Magazine, has been featured on several Spotify editorial playlists, and in December 2024 was celebrated as one of Bandcamp’s ESSENTIAL albums of 2024, continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.
Matsiko also delivered an unforgettable performance and insightful interview on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast and gave a mesmerising live session at BBC Maida Vale for Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music.
With live performances described as brave, deeply moving and life affirming in equal measure, Matsiko is not to be missed.
©Felix Mackenzie-Barrow
Where ?
Big Hall · Live
La Belle Électrique
12 Esplanade Andry-Farcy
38000 Grenoble
Useful info
Opening hours : Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 1am, and Saturday from 4pm, but also from 6pm if a concert is scheduled.
Doors open : 1 hour before the start of the concert.
Dressing room : €2
Get there
Tramway : Line A stop Berriat - Le Magasin
Bus : Line C5 Université Biologie / Palais de Justice stop "Berriat - Le Magasin".
Train : From Grenoble train station, take tramway A towards "Fontaine La Poya", stop at "Berriat- Le Magasin".
Bicycles : 300 parking spaces available.
Car : Vallier-Catane parking lot, Square des Fusillés or near Rue Ampère.
Our other events
May 2026
Plein des sens
Live
13.05.26 / 6pm
Big Hall · Live
Dressing Club w/ Amen Break Club • Vici 30th Birthday Bash
Dressing Club
Du 22.05.26 / 8pm au 23.05.26 / 1am
Drum & Bass
Bar
Dressing Club w/ Plaisir
Dressing Club
Du 23.05.26 / 8pm au 23.05.26 / 1am
Techno / Trance
Bar
SOLD OUT • Gaël Faye + Jesers
Live
28.05.26 / 8pm
Rap / Pop
Big Hall · Live
SOLD OUT • Gaël Faye + Arthur Dupont
Live
29.05.26 / 8pm
Rap / Pop
Big Hall · Live
June 2026
ELIX + JOLIE PERSPECTIVE + LR2R + MELAUDICA + PULKO (LIVE) + TCHOUKAR
Soirées Electro
Du 06.06.26 / 11pm au 07.06.26 / 5:30am
Techno
Big Hall · Nights
Ky-Mani Marley
Live
10.06.26 / 8pm
Reggae
Big Hall · Live
SOLD OUT • Xzibit + Linkrust
Live
11.06.26 / 8pm
Rap
Big Hall · Live
Dressing Club w/ Shango Light
Dressing Club
Du 12.06.26 / 8pm au 12.06.26 / 1am
Afrobeat / Cumbia
Bar
SOLD OUT • Le Truc #28 • XXL Version
Chorale
13.06.26 / 8pm
Big Hall · Live
La Draille x Sekhem
Free
20.06.26 / 6pm
Electro
La Guinguette Électrique
Yoni Yon + DJ Sebb
Free
21.06.26 / 6pm
House / Shatta
La Guinguette Électrique
Balla Bangoura + Nana Benz du Togo
Free
24.06.26 / 6pm
World / Soul
La Guinguette Électrique
Techno Rodéo + Super Jet Kinoko
Free
25.06.26 / 6pm
Rock / Trance
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Ukandanz + Sharouh + Turbo Boom Boom
Free
26.06.26 / 6pm
Rock / Musiques du monde
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Grenoble Reggae Orchestra + Jahlow
Free
27.06.26 / 6pm
Reggae
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July 2026
Floodlights + Pills For Tomorrow
Free
01.07.26 / 6pm
Rock
La Guinguette Électrique
Fred Wesley Trio + BoxSons
Free
02.07.26 / 6pm
Funk
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Chalart58 & Matah + Maxxo + Wise Up Hi-Fi
Free
03.07.26 / 6pm
Reggae / Dub
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Summer Pearl + Bei Tres
Free
04.07.26 / 6pm
Soul / Jazz / Hip-hop
La Guinguette Électrique
Lucas Santtana + Shango Light
Free
08.07.26 / 6pm
Afrobeat / World
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Public House + DJ set
Free
09.07.26 / 6pm
Rock / Punk
La Guinguette Électrique
Tracy De Sá+ Scorpio Qveen + Rizeum
Free
10.07.26 / 6pm
Afrobeat / Electro / Rap
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Gogo Mango + Calle Mambo + Domenico y sus Rolas
Free
11.07.26 / 6pm
World
La Guinguette Électrique