AL.FESTIVAL is an annual music festival that celebrates South West Asian & North African Contemporary Pop & Alternative Music in Berlin, with the city’s extensive and unique SWANA Region Diaspora. AL.FESTIVAL is blessed with a strong core of politically progressive SWANA Region Diaspora community, highly dense with artists and art lovers and acclaimed progressive community influential activist figures in culture, art, and politics.
More than just an event series—it’s a cultural phenomenon that has been redefining the Berlin music landscape since 2017. Blending the rich traditions of Arabic, Caribbean, and Latin worlds, LatinArab creates a dynamic fusion that resonates with the diverse communities of the city. Each event is an immersive journey that transcends genres and boundaries, blending deep basslines with heavy rhythms to create a pulsating energy on the dance floor. Under Edna Martinez’s visionary curation, LatinArab highlights sonic bridges of inclusivity and innovation. True to its mission, it offers a musical experience deeply rooted in legacy while boldly embracing the future.