El Besta: Old School Raï

6 December '25 at 7:30 pm - 7 December '25 at 10:30 pm

Join CULTURAMA for their UK Premiere! For the first time ever in the UK, experience the unstoppable energy of El Besta, the band redefining Algerian Raï for a new generation.

Live, raw, and acoustic, the band channels the soul of Oran’s legendary nights, where emotion, rhythm, and poetry collide. Their music revives the great Raï anthems with a modern edge, blending nostalgia with electric stage presence. From sold-out shows in Algeria to buzzing international festivals, the band became a true phenomenon, praised for their powerful performances that turn every concert into a celebration. If you love global grooves, desert blues, or Mediterranean beats, don’t miss this rare London appearance.

Come for the rhythm, stay for the soulful chaos — a night of pure Raï euphoria.

Tickets sold for £35 for December 7 @10:30pm

Raï Music
Raï is a popular folk music genre from Algeria that blends traditional Algerian music with Western styles. Originating in the city of Oran in the 1920s, it is known for its expressive, percussive, and often danceable sound, and for addressing social and popular themes like love, freedom, and hardship.

Venue

Rich Mix

35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA

Organiser

CULTURAMA

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